Why QR Payments Are Essential for Hawkers

The use and scanning of QR Payments have increased in popularity over the years, more so when the pandemic happened and cashless transactions were preferred by the public.

Be it payments for products or services, it has now integrated itself to become a norm in our daily lives.

You might think that, “I’m just a small hawker stall so I don’t need to have any QR Payment.” But that’s where you’re wrong.

The QR Payment system has been adapted by all types of businesses from restaurant in malls to a small hawker at a kopitiam because the convenience and versatility of the QR Payment system is endless.

No longer can we rely solely on the traditional ways of selling in-person.

Here’s how your hawker stall can benefit from using QR Payment:

1. No Need to Provide Change

One thing many small businesses are familiar with is the challenge they face when they do not have enough change to provide their customers.

While larger businesses may have the privilege of having a credit card payment option set up, many smaller businesses are not afforded this luxury.

By using QR Payments, they are able to bridge that gap and make the process easier and less time consuming than cash payments for both customers and hawkers.

The additional payment option also reduces the stress for customers as many people have now developed the habit of not carrying cash out as frequently.

2. Security with Payments

QR Payments are one of the more secure forms of transactions as the codes are layered with multiple security features to prevent fraudulent or unauthorised payments.

They cannot be hacked as each QR Payment has its own unique pattern and on top of that, the user would need to input their pin number before authorising the payment.

Checking the name or phone number of the hawker or seller is also another step in making sure the payment goes to the right person or business.

3. Reliable

This kind of payment method is convenient for customers and hawkers as it is highly reliable for both parties.

It is affordable to set up QR Payments and with different codes generated for each payment, it is less likely to have errors during transactions.

For example, customers do not require to type in lengthy information such as their bank account number or details that would usually be required for bank transfer payment.

Having a reliable payment method for customers is important as making the whole dining experience as enjoyable and stress-free for them could potentially make them return and have repeat business.

It is also important for businesses to make it convenient for customers to pay as soon as possible as it reduces the amount of things the seller has to pay attention to.