• Gumus@lemmy.world
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    19 days ago

    They basically skipped cards and moved from cash to app transfers. QR code is a natural extension of the app to make contactless payments accessible.

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      18 days ago

      You also don’t need a payment terminal. Even adoption of card payment in the West has never been fully ubiquitous (though it’s pretty close now) because of the need for a payment terminal.