Few of us can say we aren’t attached to our phones, they are an indispensable part of our daily lives. There are apps for everything from smart diaries to smart banking. Now with SnapScan, you can have access to your wallet Its the new and convenient way to pay for your purchase with your smartphone.
It’s an app that offers a convenient, safe and secure way for South Africans to transact.
The app is available to any smartphone user, and all transactions on the app are free. You don’t even need to be a Standard Bank customer to use the application. Through a combination of using a QR (Quick Response) code and customer selected secure PIN number, you can transact safely and securely.
Registering for SnapScan is simple; download the app, register your details and your nominated Visa or MasterCard card and then select a unique PIN which will be used whenever you transact. Once the app is downloaded and you have registered your details, you can start using it by following these three easy steps:
1. Scan the merchants’ unique barcode
2. Enter the amount due
3. Confirm the payment with your unique PIN number
The merchant will then receive their payment with a confirmation SMS. Its as easy as snap, pay and go.
Presently, SnapScan is available at around 10 000 merchants across South Africa. You can even check if your favourite outlet offers the service via the “Merchant Finder” within the app. SnapScan is currently available to iOS, Android and Blackberry users.
For more information on SnapScan, visit
www.getsnapscan.com\.Join in on the conversation using #snappy:
www.twitter.com/standardbankgrp.
