I don't think so, other than the massive security issues of having an Internet-connected device be authorised to spend your money at the push of a button. Every bank I've been with required me to employ a handheld security device to verify a one-time code before authorising direct online payments, but the alarm clock could just use the credit card system instead.
We're getting late with these ...
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