: The service struggled after Deutsche Telekom banned high-risk industries like adult entertainment, which had previously driven a significant portion of its anonymous "wallet" transactions. The Shutdown Experience
: The corporate entity, ClickandBuy International Limited , was officially dissolved on February 24, 2026, according to records from Companies House . Why it Closed
: At its peak, ClickandBuy served over 14,000 merchants and 6 million users globally. click and buy closing
Click&Buy Will Expand Online Payment Options to Phone Bills April 1
: Operations officially ceased for consumers on May 1, 2016. : The service struggled after Deutsche Telekom banned
The closing of on April 30, 2016, marked the quiet end of a pioneer that once stood as the European rival to PayPal. Founded in 1999, the service specialized in micropayments and digital content, famously serving as a key payment method for Apple’s iTunes and Skype . The Rise and Stall
: Acquired by Deutsche Telekom in 2010, the service was intended to bolster mobile payments through its "Buxter" platform for Facebook micro-transactions. Click&Buy Will Expand Online Payment Options to Phone
: Many Payment Service Providers (PSPs) noted that because ClickandBuy required a separate, dedicated account and did not handle "collecting" roles for all partners, its usage remained minimal compared to competitors.