Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has partnered with Tech Hunter Global Sdn Bhd to launch Dynamic QR and Static QR Soundbox at twenty-four Ramadan bazaar locations around Kuala Lumpur.
As the name suggests, it can provide notification in the form of a clear sound to provide prompt payment alerts when a transaction is made.
It was introduced to promote the digital economy and foster a cashless payment culture. At the same time increasing the level of security more efficiently to overcome the risks related to financial fraud.
According to BSN, this smart audio device supports both Dynamic QR and Static QR types with different targets. Whereas, Static QR is more suitable for small and medium micro companies. Meanwhile, Dynamic QR focuses more on larger business sizes.
A keyboard is available to enter the payment amount.
Both QR code and NFC based payment methods are available for a pleasant shopping experience. It can then be seamlessly connected to the dealer's existing system using the internet or a Wi-Fi network. Also included is a lithium-ion battery with the ability to last up to more than 3,000 transactions in a day.
Looking at the demo that was shown just now, the process of using it is simple and more or less the same as paying using a regular QR code. Where the merchant has to enter the payment amount using the available keyboard.
Followed by customers who only need to scan the merchant's DuitNow QR code via their respective smartphones. Then the smart audio device will notify and display the payment amount on the built-in LED screen to merchants and customers regarding successful transactions.
Here are twenty-four selected Ramadan bazaar locations that provide this DNQR Soundbox:
PKNS Bazaar Jalan Kuching
TTDI Bazaar Jalan Fuad 2
Taman Sri Sinar Ramadan Bazaar
Batu Muda PPR Bazaar
Selayang Provincial Park Ramadan Bazaar
Taman Dato Senu Ramadan Bazaar
Mega Mendung Street Ramadan Bazaar
Taman Bukit Cheras Ramadan Bazaar
Bandar Tun Razak Ramadan Bazaar
Taman Desa Ramadan Bazaar
Bukit Jalil PPR Ramadan Bazaar
Telawi Bangsar Ramadan Bazaar
Petaling Village Ramadan Bazaar
Ramadan Bazaar PPR Seri Alam II
Jamek Mosque Ramadan Bazaar
Taman Melati Ramadan Bazaar, Setapak
Sri Jati Ramadan Bazaar 3
Ramadan Bazaar, Jalan Jujur Bandar Tun Razak
Ramadan Bazaar Metro Prima Kepong
Taman Tenaga Ramadan Bazaar
Ramadan Bazaar Jalan Radin Anum Sri Petaling
Advanced Dynasty Ramadan Bazaar
Setapak Indah Ramadan Bazaar
UTC Sentul Ramadan Bazaar