
All you have to do then is wait for your food and drinks. You select what you want and then pay via your smart phone. It might sound complicated, but it just means that you scan a QR code and are then forwarded to a kind of web shop where the menu can be found. Some hospitality establishments use a QR ordering and payment system. It’s a good idea to have the app from your specific bank otherwise you have to log in to your bank account via your phone, which can be a bit of a hassle. The reason for this is really pretty simple - you no longer need a wallet and your phone does not necessarily have to be linked to an e-wallet. This type of payment is becoming increasingly common, especially at events, small festivals, or fairs. But please note: Tikkie can currently only be used in combination with a Dutch bank account.įor example, in some places you scan a QR code, which will automatically take you to Tikkie and you can then easily pay for your order via, for example, iDeal. It was initially conceived to make mutual payments easy but has now grown into a fully-fledged payment method. It works closely with messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. ABN AMRO developed 'Tikkie' as a way to easily transfer small amounts of cash, for example if someone has paid for a round. For example, your bank account could have this biometric information linked to it, allowing an ATM to confirm it when you pull up.At festivals you often see a very modern way of making payments.

Face ID and fingerprint verification are both examples of this. This means using your body to verify your identity.

If you use the tap-to-pay feature with your credit card, Android Pay, or Apple Pay, you are familiar with this method. ATMs that are cardless use other means of technology to link your account to the ATM. NFC: (Near-Field Communication) This means you hold your mobile device close to the ATM so it can transmit the information.ATMs that are cardless use other means of technology to link your account to the ATM.

Cardless ATM access allows you to use your preferred ATM without your physical ATM card.
