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Slovakia Unveils Free State QR Payment System, Mandates Cashless Options for Businesses by 2026

  • Slovakia has launched a free, state-operated QR payment system for businesses, developed with the Slovak University of Technology.
  • The system enables instant, secure smartphone payments without traditional card terminals, using encrypted QR codes and an Instant Payment Notifier.
  • The solution is provided free to cash register manufacturers and aims to improve business cash flow and reduce paperwork.
  • Key dates: closed pilot starts November 1, 2025; public pilot January 15, 2026; mandatory cashless payment option for purchases over €1 from March 1, 2026.
  • Businesses must offer a cashless payment method (card, private, or state QR system) for purchases over €1 starting March 2026.

Source: fiscal-requirements.com

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