Google Wallet Likely to Hurt Subscription Retention, Skype Avoids Pre-Paid Problems With Its Own Cards
Google seemed to have jumped the gun this week when it announced Google Wallet supports all major credit and debit cards. American Express was quick to announce there was no formal deal, according to CardNotPresent.com. But even with a formal deal, subscription sites should be hesitant to use the new cloud-based service. Amex’s biggest concern is the fact that purchases show up on a cardholder’s statement as “Google” instead of with normal merchant-related information. That means…
