BMW's heated seats subscription is the latest sign of micropayments taking over our lives - The Globe and Mail

Micropayments have provided companies a steady source of revenues, but they are making it harder for consumers to keep costs in check

BMW headquarters in Munich, Germany.Matthias Schrader/The Associated Press Shopping used to be mostly about one-time transactions: a replacement ink cartridge, say, for $20, a pair of jeans for $65,… [+9142 chars]

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