Google Checkout offers Black Friday discounts

Google is offering Black Friday savings on online purchases made through its payment system called Google Checkout. 

Save between $5 and $30 at participating e-retailers, such as: Buy.com, BlueNile and ShoeBuy.com.

PayPal, Google Checkout’s competitor, is also offering savings with 15% off purchases at online retailers like Barnes & Noble.com and 1-800-Flowers.com.

Both payment systems are likely to garner more attention as a greater number of consumers buy gifts online rather than at brick-and-mortar stores.

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