Forget navigating through multiple screens and manually entering payment details. One-click checkout has become a way for shoppers to streamline their buying process.
As more than five million Australian households shop online each month, recent data estimates that individuals spent more than $63 billion in e-commerce purchases in 2022 alone.1 Learn more about one-click checkout and the potential benefits.
One-click checkout, also known as one-click pay or one-click buy, is an online purchasing process that allows shoppers to make a purchase with a couple clicks, eliminating the need to repeatedly enter personal and payment information.
One-click payments generally utilise stored customer details — such as name, payment information, billing information, email address, and shipping location — within the payment processor. This can enable shoppers to complete transactions quickly and potentially provide a convenient shopping experience.
One-click checkout can offer people a fast and potentially hassle-free way to shop. Processes may vary depending on the website or payment processor. Here is an example of how the setup process may work:
Depending on the payment provider and website being shopped, future purchases may still require the buyer to confirm or select their details on the payment processor’s website after clicking the processor’s button at checkout. Some websites or processors may automatically input the buyer’s information after clicking the button, and some may require a code or authentication for information to auto-fill.
While one-click checkout means the purchasing process may be more streamlined, it may technically require several clicks as opposed to “one click”, depending on the website being shopped and the payment processor.
One-click checkout is designed to help accelerate the online shopping experience. It can offer potential benefits to buyers. Examples include:
With one-click checkout, buyers can enjoy fast checkout with a few quick clicks. It may eliminate the need to fill in multiple forms or repeatedly enter personal information. The process may also reduce time spent during checkout and reduce the potential for errors, such as entering an incorrect billing or shipping address.
One-click checkout can be beneficial for repeat purchases. After buyers have completed the initial checkout process, their information may be securely stored for future transactions.
Finally, always safeguard your account by considering the following tips:
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