Bill Me Later: Making Purchases Online or Over the Phone Without Using a Credit Card
Bill Me Later is a convenient and secure new payment method designed for purchasing on the web or over the phone. As a credit account, Bill Me Later provides a user with the flexibility to make a purchase without using a credit card.
Using the Bill Me Later payment option, business travelers can easily and securely book flights and hotels online without providing credit card information over the Web. By taking credit cards out of the equation completely, travelers can enjoy the convenience of booking online without the concerns of security. This is ideal for those who may not have a credit card handy or those who prefer not to give out their credit card numbers.
Travel sites such as US Airways, Continental Airlines, AirTran Airways, Hotels.com and Hotwire.com are already offering Bill Me Later to their customers. Many of these sites also often offer special deals to Bill Me Later users, such as no payment for 90 days. Other retailers participating in the Bill Me Later account include Walmart, Walgreens, OfficeMax, and more.
There is no a lengthy application required to request a Bill Me Later account prior to making a purchase. Simply select Bill Me Later at checkout from a participating retailer in order to make the purchase. There are no account numbers to enter, just top-of-mind information such as date of birth and the last four digits of a user’s social security number. This information is easy to provide and helps Bill Me Later protect members against fraud.
With no card number for making purchases and no physical card, Bill Me Later gives members an extra level of security. Plus, Bill Me Later offers "zero fraud liability" protection, which means members are not responsible for unauthorized charges
All the tools needed to manage the account are available online. Members can view or pay their Billing Statement online or update their account profile anytime.
Bill Me Later is offered through CIT Bank, Salt Lake City, Utah and managed by I4 Commerce Inc. For more information and to see retailers that are offering this option, please visit http://www.bill-me-later.com
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