Munich Airport debuts integrated PayPal QR code payments
May 7, 2021
The airport’s retail subsidiary Eurotrade has become the first in-airport retailer in Europe to use the technology
Munich Airport has become the first in
Europe to roll out integrated
PayPal QR code payments for shoppers.
The airport’s retail subsidiary
Eurotrade has installed the technology at all 41 of its stores, ranging from news outlets and fashion boutiques to full duty-free shops.
The new technology allows shoppers to pay via PayPal using a QR code to avoid any contact at all, including Pin numbers.
To use the system, shoppers show they QR code on their PayPal app at the till. Shop staff then scan the code and the amount to be paid is shown on the customer’s app, they can then approve the purchase.