Want a faster, safer and more convenient way to shop online? You got it.

Stop creating multiple accounts and passwords.
With Google Checkout™ you can quickly and easily buy from stores across the web and track all your orders and shipping in one place.

Shop with confidence.
Google fraud protection policy covers you against unauthorized purchases made through Google Checkout, and Google don't share your purchase history or full credit card number with sellers.

Control commercial spam.
You can keep your email address confidential, and easily turn off unwanted emails from stores where you use Google Checkout.

How do I sign up for Google Checkout?

If you'd like to use Google Checkout to make purchases on the web, follow these steps to create an account:

1. Go to checkout.google.com, and click the link that says Create one now and start shopping, right under Don't have an account?.
2. Fill out the required fields, and click I agree to the terms. Time to shop!
3. Check your email account for a verification message from Google.
In order to verify that the email address associated with your account is correct, Google will send an email message to the address you use to create your account. To activate your Google account, open the message and click on the link provided.
4. Start shopping!

To find stores that accept Google Checkout, search Google for items you'd like to buy, and look for sponsored links displaying a Google Checkout badge. When you see one, you'll know the store accepts Google Checkout.

You can also use Google Checkout at sites that display the Google Checkout logo or have a Google Checkout button on the shopping cart page.

Can I use Google Checkout outside the United States?

Google Checkout is available to shoppers with billing addresses in a number of locations -- check the list to see if Google Checkout is available in your location.

Keep in mind that all orders are billed in US dollars or pounds sterling. Google Checkout support services are only available in English.

Many sellers offer international shipping -- if it's available from the seller, they allow packages to be shipped to a number of different locations.

Google Checkout is available to buyers with billing addresses in...

Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, The Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, British Indian Ocean Territory, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, The Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mali, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Taiwan, Togo, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, The United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican, Venezuela, Viet Nam, Virgin Islands (British), Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

You can use any of the following credit or debit cards to make purchases with Google Checkout:

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

How much does it cost to use Google Checkout?

You're only responsible for paying for your purchases, including taxes and delivery fees (if applicable). You won't be charged any additional costs for making a purchase through Google Checkout.

A $1.00 pending authorization may appear on your credit card after you sign up for an account -- this will be removed from your statement after a few days, and you won't be charged the extra $1.00.

Does Google share my email address, telephone number, or address with sellers?

Google takes the privacy of your information seriously. Google will not disclose your full credit card number to the stores where you shop and sellers can only view your email address with your permission. Also, sellers may have access to your address and/or telephone number if it's necessary to complete your transaction.

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