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Mobile Wallet Uses Beacons for Payments

The rollout of the Beam Wallet contactless experience begins in the UAE, with more than 1,100 retail outlets now operating Beam Beacons at checkout.  Fitted with the latest BLE technology, iBeeks Beacons supplied by BluVision offer immediate engagement with the more than 100,000 customers already registered with Beam Wallet, by sending a passive alert to the retailer’s point of sale (POS) system notifying of the customer’s presence in store. The consumer receives a personalised notification through their Beam Wallet app, welcoming them and highlighting dedicated offers and immediate rewards available. Payment transactions are simple and streamlined, and contactless for both parties. Cashier input is limited to entering the amount due into their POS system, while the customer uses their 3G phone to enter their personal security number and confirm payment by Beam Wallet. Customer and retailer both receive notifications of transaction status and a digital receipt is automatically generated.

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