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QR codes can now be used for faster land checkpoint clearance in Singapore

03/20/202403/19/2024 John Montgallo

The goal is to use the quick response barcodes to make immigration clearance more convenient. Starting yesterday, travelers heading through Singapore’s checkpoints in Woodlands and Tuas are able to use QR codes instead of their passports in order to make their way through more quickly and conveniently. The idea is to simply scan the barcode to speed up immigration clearance All people need to do is have a single QR code scanned – one that is generated ahead of arriving at the checkpoint – to gain clearance for everyone traveling…

OneService program uses QR codes for municipal issue feedback

03/06/202003/05/2020 L. Green

OneService program - Feeback - Suggestion Box

Singapore has launched an initiative to make it easier for residents to report various problems. The Municipal Services Office (M.S.O.) in Singapore has launched an initiative using the OneService program and QR codes for residents to scan to report issues. The program has posted quick response codes in many places frequented by residents. Residents can now find QR codes in many places they frequently visit, such as H.D.B. lift landings. From there, they can use their phones to scan the barcode even without having downloaded the official app of the…

OCBC Bank introduces QR code cash withdrawals to customers

08/01/201909/28/2020 L. Green

Customers of Singapore’s OCBC Bank can now withdraw money using QR Codes. OCBC Bank customers can now make QR code cash withdrawals at OCBC ATM machines. By simply scanning a code with their phone, they can withdraw cash without having to use an ATM card or PIN. This new system offers better security to bank customers. In order to make QR code cash withdrawals, customer will need OCBC’s Pay Anyone app. Using the app, they can scan a quick response code displayed on the screen of the ATM. After scanning…

Singapore Life QR codes allow customers to pay premiums and renew policies instantly

07/17/201907/17/2019 L. Green

Singapore Life QR codes - Scanning QR code with phone

Singapore Life has partnered with DBS to launch a first-of-its kind QR code in Singapore. Singapore Life QR codes are Singapore’s first-in market dynamically embedded quick response codes that enable customers of the city-state’s leading fintech company and life insurer to pay their premiums as well as have their policies issued or renewed immediately. More than just a simple QR code. The Singapore Life QR codes are a remittance gateway. The company’s native technology team developed an Inward Credit Confirmation (ICC) Application Programming Interface (API) implemented with the PayNowQR code.…

DBS Bank launches world’s first QR Ang Bao

01/28/201901/25/2019 Amanda Giasson

QR codes makes it easy to give money gifts this Chinese New Year. Those who wish to give electronic money gifts this Chinese New Year in traditional red packets can easily do so with DBS Bank’s new QR Ang Bao. Instead of having to procure new cash for the envelopes, Singaporeans can simply scan, load and gift with DBS PayLah! The unique QR code money gift system combines the best of both the physical and digital worlds. In 2018, eAng Baos (electronic Ang Baos) reached a record number of transactions,…