QR Code Press

QR code transactions grew by 400 percent this year, says MobiKwik

10/02/201709/30/2017 Sam Lambert

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The quick response code usage growth rate is credited to the ease of barcode deployment and scanning. MobiKwik, a large mobile wallet provider in India, has announced that QR code transactions have grown by 400 percent throughout 2017, so far. The company credits the simplicity of quick response code deployment and use for the rapid growth rate. The mobile wallet company has launched its services throughout India based on QR codes. “QR codes will drive digital payments in India and major use cases such as milk, grocery and small mom…

QR code fitness course takes off in Waco city park

09/28/201709/27/2017 Jesse Collins

The quick response code signage has now been posted in 11 parks to help people with their daily exercises. In most situations, using a mobile device means you’re being inactive, but new QR code fitness course signs are helping to change that. Signage across 11 Waco city parks was posted as a part of a new workout program. The QR FIT Trail provides park users with a course created to offer fitness routines to people of all ages. The QR code fitness course is made up of a number of…

Youtap QR codes roll out in new mobile payments system

08/25/201708/23/2017 L. Green

These quick response codes are meant to make it easier for consumers to scan to complete transactions. In an effort to carve out a bigger mobile payments presence in Asia and Africa, Youtap QR codes are rolling out in those regions. The idea is to make it possible for payment transactions to be accelerated by way of quick response code scans. The New Zealand based company is already offering mobile payments platforms and apps in Asia and Africa. The new Youtap QR codes are designed to expand on the existing…

E-toilet QR codes help to improve public bathroom cleanliness and maintenance

08/17/201708/16/2017 Jesse Collins

A company in India is using quick response codes to let people scan and report their feedback. A new form of e-toilet QR codes in Chennai, India, make it possible for people to scan a barcode with their smartphones so they can provide remarks and suggestions. The goal of the QR codes is to help to improve the cleanliness and overall maintenance of the public toilets. When the e-toilet QR codes are scanned from where they are displayed outside the washrooms, the user is automatically directed to a feedback portal.…

Venmo QR codes launch to make it easier for users to share their profiles

08/11/201708/09/2017 Jennifer Goula

The new quick response codes are supposed to help users connect with their friends more quickly. New Venmo QR codes recently rolled out for users of the mobile payments app. The idea is to use the quick response codes simplify the process of finding their friends within the application. The QR codes are available in both the Android and Apple iOS versions of the Venmo mobile app. All users need to do to use the Venmo QR codes is tap the new “Scan Code” menu option. This feature launches a…