- A new cashless payment system allows instant payments via QR code scanning
- Payment details are sent directly to the cash register system
- The system aims to modernize payments, cut costs, and curb tax evasion
- No commercial third parties are involved
- A cooperation agreement was signed on June 4, 2025, between the financial administration and a technical university in Bratislava
- The Instant Payments Notifier system is being developed
- The partnership connects public administration with academia
- Merchants benefit from reduced fees and need only a standard cash register
- Customers scan a QR code and confirm payment via mobile banking
- The system serves as an alternative to card-based cashless payments
- The collaboration aligns with an action plan to combat tax evasion
- The project is developed solely by the university
- During a purchase, the cash register generates a QR code with payment details
- Customers pay directly to the merchant’s account via internet banking
- Use of QR codes is voluntary for customers, but merchants must offer this option
- The system enhances transparency and records each transaction for better oversight
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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