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Portland, OR, but I never saw anyone use it in Brooklyn, either. Though NYC is incredibly backwards as far as payment technology goes, and most places strongly
by notJim 7y ago
Portland, OR, but I never saw anyone use it in Brooklyn, either. Though NYC is incredibly backwards as far as payment technology goes, and most places strongly prefer cash.
I still get your reaction sometimes, or that look that says "I'm tolerating this, but you're annoying me."
- notyourday 7y agoI'm starting to see QR codes on food trucks downtown that used to be cash only. Not gourmet ones but your average Chinese, Halal, breakfast/lunch etc.
- reaperducer 7y agoI think the QR codes are usually an indication of AliPay or some other Chinese app. I'm sure someone here can elaborate or correct me.
- pests 7y agoYes and also has the benefit of moving the infrastructure from the establishment to the customer. Anyone can print out a QR code and accept mobile payments vs a dedicated hardware solution.
- reaperducer 7y agoThough NYC is incredibly backwards as far as payment technology goes Stores in NYC are reluctant to make upgrades because the profit margins are much narrower in NYC than in lesser cities.
- toasterlovin 7y agoCash allows small businesses to understate their revenue to the IRS, since cash can’t be tracked.