QR Codes FAQ
QR Codes FAQ

Publication Date: October 2022

Using QR Codes to process payments is more prevalent than ever before. This ten question FAQ will dive into common questions such as: how secure QR codes are, the difference between ‘merchant-presented’ versus ‘consumer-presented’ and will outline questions merchants should consider when deciding if a QR code is right for them.  This resource is aimed to assist merchants, providers and consumers within the payments landscape.

About the U.S. Payments Forum Mobile and Touchless Payments Working Committee

The goal of the Mobile and Touchless Payments Working Committee is for all interested parties to work collaboratively to explore the opportunities and challenges associated with implementation of mobile and touchless payments in the U.S. market, identify possible solutions to challenges, and facilitate the sharing of best practices with all industry stakeholders.


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