Verizon Wireless customers will soon have another option when they shop other than just cash or credit - they will be able to pay using their wireless phones. Obopay today announced with Verizon Wireless, they plan to make Obopay's services available to Verizon Wireless customers in the coming weeks. Obopay is the first mobile payment offering for any major U.S. carrier, and it will allow Verizon Wireless customers to make purchases easily and directly from their mobile phones.

The Obopay service allows users to receive, send and spend money instantly and effortlessly via their mobile phones - whether shopping at their favorite store, going to the movies or dining with friends. Users can immediately access their mobile money using an Obopay prepaid MasterCardR, which can be used at any ATM or retail outlet that accepts credit cards.

With Obopay's user-friendly features, users can also check their account balances, collect money owed from other mobile users, view transaction histories, and invite friends to use the service.

"After a series of industry-firsts, Obopay has once again shown unrivaled leadership by working toward making its services available on the Verizon Wireless network," said Obopay chief executive officer, Carol L. Realini. "We look forward to working with Verizon Wireless to deliver our mobile payments services to its customers."

Obopay will initially run on Verizon Wireless mobile phones as a BREWR application that can be downloaded from the Verizon Wireless Get It NowR online catalog. After downloading the application, users will be able to sign up for the service directly from their Verizon Wireless mobile devices or at www.obopay.com. Signing up friends will be easy - users simply send cash to prompt others to sign up or issue mobile alert invites. The service will also be made available as part of Verizon Wireless' Mobile Web 2.0 service. Download charges for Get It Now applications vary and airtime charges apply when browsing, downloading and using certain applications.