PayPal connects to HbbTV

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Online payment provider PayPal has introduced an In-Device-Payment solution for connected TVs using the HbbTV standard, developed with Munich-based developer Gofresh.

The solution allows viewers with an HbbTV television to make payments via their remote control using a four to eight-digit PIN code. Users have to create the PIN code online using their desktop, laptop, smart phone or tablet, after which they will be able to make payment using PayPal.

Viewers can use this method to pay for premium content offered on HbbTV services. The first application will be for the Gofresh games portal itsmy.TV. In the future, such payments can also be used to order physical goods via the TV set on HbbTV powered shopping portals.

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