What is a QR code payment?

QR code payment is a form of digital transaction that uses a QR (Quick Response) code to make payments quickly and securely. These codes are a type of two-dimensional barcode that can be scanned with the camera of a mobile device, allowing you to access information or perform an action, such as making a payment.

In Latin America, this modality is growing, offering a convenient alternative to cash or card payments, particularly useful in areas where banking infrastructure is limited. Rebill enables merchants to accept QR code payments in Argentina, giving customers the option to pay with digital wallets such as Mercado Pago, Ualá, Brubank, or banking apps through MODO. In addition, Rebill also enables QR payments in Colombia via Nequi.

How do QR code payments work?

The process to make a payment with a QR code is simple:

1. QR code generation: The merchant generates a unique QR code for the transaction, which can be automatically generated by a mobile payment application or point-of-sale system.
2. QR code scanning: The customer scans the code using their phone's camera and a compatible payment application, such as Mercado Pago in Argentina or Nequi in Colombia.
3. Transaction processing: Once the code is scanned, the application transfers the funds from the buyer's account to the seller's account, finalizing the transaction in seconds.

Benefits of QR code payments

• Convenience: No need to carry cash or cards. Payment is made by simply scanning the QR code, which speeds up transactions.
• Speed: The transaction is almost instantaneous, which is ideal in environments with high customer flow, such as stores or restaurants.
• Security: Transaction data is encrypted in the QR code, reducing the risk of fraud. In addition, many mobile payment apps add two-factor authentication to protect transactions.

Acceptance of QR payments in Argentina and Colombia with Rebill

Rebill enables companies in Argentina and Colombia to accept QR payments efficiently. In Argentina, users can pay with digital wallets such as Mercado Pago, Ualá, Brubank and through MODO, which integrates different banks in the country. In Colombia, QR payments are possible through the platform Nequione of the most popular digital wallets in the country.

By adopting this technology, companies can expand their payment methods, simplifying the user experience and fostering financial inclusion by enabling people without access to traditional banking services to make secure transactions.

Challenges and opportunities

Despite its many benefits, the use of QR codes requires both merchants and consumers to have smartphones and internet access, which could be a challenge in areas with low technology penetration. However, as digital infrastructure improves, QR payments are likely to expand further throughout Latin America.

Transform your business with QR payments through Rebill. Rebill offers an advanced platform for accepting QR code payments in over 10 countries in Latin America. With Rebill, your business can offer multiple payment methods, providing a seamless experience for your customers and expanding your reach without the need for complex infrastructure. Contact us to implement QR payments and take your operations to the next level.