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Impulsify teams with KioWare on contactless grab-and-go kiosk

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September 27, 2021

Impulsify, a self-service technology provider, has teamed with KioWare to introduce a contactless grab-and-go kiosk for lobby retail transactions, according to a press release. The ShopPoP countertop kiosk now provides a QR code to give users the option of going "touchless" when purchasing items at self-service pay stations used by the hospitality and multifamily industries.

Impulsify added a scannable QR code to the touchscreen kiosk that converts the guest's phone screen into a track pad, eliminating the need to physically touch the kiosk to scroll and tap. There is no app download necessary, so the solution is immediately available to those who prefer it.

ShopPoP grew in popularity throughout COVID when lobby markets became the sole source of food and beverage for many hotels.

Cross-contamination concerns of touching a screen used by others in a public space grew as COVIDd cases grew.

The Ingenico PCI-certified unattended credit card terminal that ShopPoP relies on for credit card payments already allowed for a contactless experience in the credit card portion of the transaction when NFC payment options are enabled.

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