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Massachusetts town of Orange launches festive QR code tour

11/30/202011/26/2020 John Montgallo

The town’s merchants group organized the experience in lieu of its traditional “Santa Comes to Town”. Orange Merchants Group members in the town of Orange, Massachusetts are using a holiday QR code tour to keep residents safe but festive at the same time. The goal was to keep up the Yuletide cheer while keeping up COVID-19 spread-prevention safety protocols by altering the traditional annual “Santa Comes to Orange” event. Residents are invited to wear their masks and drive a 12-stop barcoded route throughout the town. Along the QR code tour,…

Venmo payment app diversifies with credit card QR code launch

10/08/202010/07/2020 Stephanie Beck

The mobile payments company has taken its first steps into the plastic card business with mobile features. Payment app Venmo, owned by PayPal Holdings Inc., has launched its first physical payment option with a credit card QR code prominently displayed on the front. The option to apply for this payment method is being rolled out in a gradual way. The cards themselves, featuring the credit card QR code, are issued by Synchrony Financial. The first wave of availability is to US consumers, according to the company. Cardholders can opt for…

Pomegranate QR codes at INI Farms to help keep consumers informed

08/24/202008/22/2020 John Montgallo

The quick response barcodes will also help to make it easier to trace the history of the fruit. Indian grower and marketer INI Farms has added pomegranate QR codes to its fruit in order to boost traceability while keeping consumer more informed. INI Farms is adding the barcodes to all its fruits while increasing the capacity to trace each scanned fruit. In addition to the pomegranate QR codes, INI will also be using upgraded traceability tools and techniques. All the company’s pomegranates sold under its Kimaye brand will now feature…

Korea rolls out nationwide QR code system

07/15/202007/14/2020 Jesse Collins

Nationwide QR code system - South Korea Flag - QR Codes

Across the country, the quick response barcode is being deployed to help battle the pandemic. South Korea has rolled out a new nationwide QR code system to help the country to further combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The quick response barcodes are already mandatory for gaining access to 80,000 facilities. The nationwide QR code system works to provide individuals with entry to about 80,000 facilities across the country. These are also being used for gaining entry to arenas and baseball stadiums. This system has already undergone extensive testing…

A new WhatsApp business QR code will soon connect consumers and companies

07/13/202007/10/2020 John Montgallo

The quick response codes are meant to make it easier for app users to connect with businesses. A new WhatsApp business QR code feature has started rolling out for customers using the app as an easier way to be able to connect with the companies they need to reach. The quick response code can be displayed on receipts and other areas consumers are likely to consult. By using the business QR code, companies let their customers reach them through WhatsApp to provide feedback, to ask questions or to seek support…