How does eCharge Phone Work?
At a merchant's website, you select a digital good or service for purchase and authorize eCharge Phone as your payment method. Your computer automatically connects to a special purchase number that charges the purchase amount to your telephone bill. You receive the good or service immediately after completing your transaction. It's that simple.

Why should I use eCharge Phone for my online purchases?
eCharge Phone offers security, privacy, and convenience. eCharge Phone eliminates the need to enter and exchange financial information over the Internet, creating a secure purchasing environment. eCharge Phone does not require you to enter personal information, so your privacy is protected. eCharge Phone is also convenient. No applications, no credit checks, no forms. Simply click-and-buy.

How does eCharge Phone know who I am?
eCharge Phone uses proprietary security technology similar to Caller I.D. to identify your telephone number via a Public Switched Network. This is all the information that's needed to charge your online purchase to your telephone bill.

Is eCharge Phone secure?
Yes. eCharge Phone eliminates the need to enter and exchange financial information - such as credit card numbers - over the Internet, creating a secure purchasing environment.

Is eCharge Phone Private?
eCharge Phone does not require you to fill out any forms or enter any personal information. Your telephone number is identified through a service called Automatic Number Identification, which is all the information that's needed to charge your online purchase to your telephone bill.

Is there a dollar limit on my eCharge Phone purchases?
As long as your telephone account is in good standing, you can purchase products with eCharge Phone.

What will show up on my telephone bill?
Your eCharge Phone purchase total will show up as a Pay Per Call charge on your telephone bill and include information on the online merchant provider and the date and time of the transaction.

Do I need to fill out a credit application?
No. eCharge Phone does not require you to enter any personal or financial information. All you need is a current telephone account.

Do I need special software to use eCharge Phone?
If you are a first time eCharge Phone user, your computer will automatically download the eCharge Phone client software. This takes approximately 90 seconds on a 28.8 Kpbs modem. This free download is good for all future eCharge Phone purchases.