Santa Clara, Calif. - PlaySpan, a Santa Clara, Calif.-based developer of in-game search, commerce and micropayment technologies, said on Wednesday that it has acquired PayByCash, a Virginia-based developer of an alternative payment system for online games, virtual worlds and social networks.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

PayByCash provides clients with 70 different payment options, including a pre-paid card.

"PayByCash handles payments from consumers... and PlaySpan gives publishers a place for gamers to spend it," said Kevin Higgins, the president of PayByCash.

PayByCash will continue to operate as an independent brand, maintaining its offices in Charlottesville, Va. and Cincinnati.

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