Vonage announced that RECEIPTROLLER, a Japan-based startup which aims to reduce paper receipts by providing an electronic receipt service, is leveraging Vonage Communications APIs to reduce waste as part of the Vonage for Startups program. RECEIPTROLL ER is on a mission to help environmentally-conscious businesses around the world reduce their amount of paper waste through electronic receipts. Powered by the Vonage SMS API and Messages API, RECEIPTROLLer enables businesses to issue electronic receipts from a linked POS (cash register) directly to the consumers through designated channels, including SMS, WhatsApp, Viber and Facebook Messenger.

RECEIPTROllER also allows users to link the issued electronic receipts to their accounting system to automate their expense reimbursement. Vonage is committed to supporting global startup communities and the dedicated Vonage for Startups program provides resources that enable founders to build faster, reach more customers and focus their time on what matters most - their customers. Leveraging Vonage Communication APIs can help these businesses save time, money and worry, as out of the box APIs empower startups to quickly and cost-effectively scale certain aspects of their business, while building customizable, memorable customer engagements.

Chosen startups like RECEIPTROLLERS receive access to Vonage technical resources and curated startup content, the ability to utilize Vonage APIs through a credits package and tailored technical sessions, support provided by the Vonage team and the opportunity to engage with other founders, developers and advocates.