Germany’s drugstore chain ROSSMANN has launched cashless and contactless mobile payment solution Bluecode.
The mobile payment solution Bluecode can be used at Rossmann via numerous banking apps but also directly via the Bluecode app (iOS and Android) and is gaining increasing acceptance in Germany. The payment process at the checkout is quick, easy and secure: the customer opens an app that supports Bluecode and, after entering a security PIN or Touch or Face ID, is shown a blue barcode that is valid once. The cashier scans this Bluecode from the customer’s smartphone and the amount due is debited from the customer’s bank account. A new barcode that does not contain any personal data is generated for each payment process.
Peter Dreher, Managing Director of Finance and Administration at ROSSMANN, said:
“Cashless shopping is recommended for hygienic reasons. We want to offer this to our customers as well as our local staff. With the proven mobile payment solution from Bluecode, payments can now be made easily, quickly and securely at ROSSMANN throughout Germany. The simple integration into our merchandise management and cash register system enables not only cashless payment, but also the seamless connection of added value in the future and greatly enhances the shopping experience. ”
Christian Pirkner, CEO of Bluecode adds:
“Retailers particularly appreciate the completely contactless payment by smartphone, but they also benefit from the payment guarantee and more attractive conditions in connection with end-customer-relevant added value. With a European solution, banks can increase their future income from cashless payment transactions and secure their valuable customer base including sensitive payment information.”
Niklaus Santschi, CEO of PAYONE, adds:
“We are very pleased that we can now expand our long-term partnership with ROSSMANN for the processing of cashless payments to include the European mobile payment method Bluecode in all German branches: Bluecode is simple, fast, safe and hygienic and thus an ideal extension of the current ROSSMANN payment mix. “
