PayPal Digs Deeper into Mobile World with GlobalPlatform Membership

Electronic payment behemoth, PayPal, has recently announced membership with GlobalPlatform, an alliance geared towards standardizing smartcard payments worldwide. A big part of this organization is mobile technology, and considering PayPal’s involvement in the upcoming BlackBerry App World, I think we’ll see them getting cozy with other manufacturers as well. About a year ago, PayPal first dipped their toes in the mobile pool,and since then they’ve helped power eBay Mobile.

“Membership in GlobalPlatform is a logical step for PayPal,” said Eric Duprat, general manager of PayPal’s mobile unit, in a statement. “We recognize the value of sharing knowledge in a way that will benefit the industry as a whole through robust technical standards, greater interoperability, and ultimately the wider adoption of online and mobile payments around the world.”

Head over here to learn more about GlobalPlatform’s Mobile taskforce.

[via InformationWeek]