Twitter could soon make strides into the e-commerce sector through a partnership with payments company Stripe, according to a report.
Recode cites inside sources claiming that the social network is planning to introduce in-tweet credit card payments, allowing users to buy and sell goods through the social network.
The move would also allow brands, retailers and manufacturers to trade on Twitter, opening up a potentially lucrative revenue stream for the company.
Twitter is said to have developed e-commerce features in the past, including 'tweet to send money' and 'tweet to buy' options, only to shelve the ideas.
Rival social network Facebook has already dabbled in e-commerce, allowing users to send gifts to one another via its website and mobile apps.
Twitter is yet to officially confirm plans to introduce in-tweet payments.
Recode cites inside sources claiming that the social network is planning to introduce in-tweet credit card payments, allowing users to buy and sell goods through the social network.
The move would also allow brands, retailers and manufacturers to trade on Twitter, opening up a potentially lucrative revenue stream for the company.
Twitter is said to have developed e-commerce features in the past, including 'tweet to send money' and 'tweet to buy' options, only to shelve the ideas.
Rival social network Facebook has already dabbled in e-commerce, allowing users to send gifts to one another via its website and mobile apps.
Twitter is yet to officially confirm plans to introduce in-tweet payments.
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