QR-code payments

Russian media report on the drawbacks of paying for purchases via QR-code, a method widely promoted for its cashback benefits. The coverage highlights risks and disadvantages for consumers when using QR payments in shops. The topic is drawing attention as QR payments become more common in Russian retail, with shoppers weighing convenience and cashback rewards against the newly flagged downsides.

Japanese mobile media outlet ITmedia is detailing where the new code-based payment service teppay can be used, covering ekinaka shops inside train stations, convenience stores, family restaurants and online shopping. The coverage comes as Japan's contactless payment market grows crowded, with Suica and rival QR-code services already dominant among commuters and shoppers.