PayPal Holdings, Inc. today introduced the ability to use QR Codes to buy and sell goods in 28 markets around the world. From popular shopping to selling second-hand products - the launch of the QR code feature in the PayPal app allows users to buy and sell face to face, with complete security and protection, and without any physical contact.
"Έχοντας επίγνωση της τρέχουσας κατάστασης, είναι γεγονός ότι η αγορά και η πώληση αγαθών με συγκεκριμένες προδιαγραφές υγιεινής, για τη μέγιστη προστασία της ασφάλειας, απασχολεί ιδιαίτερα μεγάλη μερίδα του κόσμου σε διεθνές επίπεδο. Εν μέσω της εξέλιξης της πανδημίας του κορωνοϊού, παρατηρούμε μια αύξηση στη ζήτηση των ψηφιακών πληρωμών και της ανάλογης μετάβασης προκειμένου να ενσωματωθούν καινούργια δεδομένα και νέες συνθήκες ή προϋποθέσεις στις συναλλαγές που πραγματοποιούνται αυτοπροσώπως", δήλωσε ο John Kunze, Senior Vice President of Branded Experiences της PayPal.
"The launch of QR codes for buyers and sellers not only includes the feeling of safety and security, along with the convenience of using in-person of PayPal, but equally takes into account the current and ever-evolving requirements of social distancing, even as we now begin to see the partial lifting or gradual easing of restrictive measures in many countries around the world."
Additionally, as part of PayPal's ongoing effort to assist its customers during duration of this difficult and demanding period, for a certain period of time the usual existing transaction fees are temporarily waived for all sales made using a QR code.
Buying and selling safely and without any contact - from the public market to the sale of used goods
Using the built-in QR code feature in the PayPal app is a quick and secure way to complete a transaction in person, leveraging your PayPal digital wallet while eliminating the need to dispose of and use cash. For example, users who sell items in person at a public market are now able to print a QR code, place it on their counter, and simply ask consumers to scan the code, enter their market value, and send that amount immediately.
This process allows the retailer to minimize physical interaction with the customer, while also limiting the customer's interaction with the checkout process. No contact-requiring tech is involved to purchase - just point and focus your smartphone camera at the QR code in print or on another screen.
For a buyer wishing to pay a transaction, customers can go to the PayPal app, tap 'Send' and tap symbol QR code reader in the upper right corner. The camera will open and consumers can then scan the seller's QR code and follow the prompts to complete the transaction. Merchants have the ability to create a PayPal-generated QR code by following the steps outlined here.
PayPal is launching this function in 28 markets around the world, specifically in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Greece, Estonia, United Kingdom, Japan, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Canada, Cyprus , Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Hungary, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Czech Republic, Finland and Hong Kong.
