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Lotte Department Store to support mobile payments from 38 countries with UnionPay QR
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Lotte Department Store to support mobile payments from 38 countries with UnionPay QR

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Lotte Department Store will implement UnionPay QR payment across all its stores starting September.
  • This integration will enable payments from 38 countries and regions globally through UnionPay-linked apps.
  • The system allows users to pay using their familiar domestic banking or simple payment applications.

Lotte Department Store is expanding its payment options to cater to a global clientele by introducing UnionPay QR payment. The initiative, set to launch in September across all Lotte Department Store locations, aims to simplify transactions for international shoppers.

Through this partnership with UnionPay, customers from 38 countries and regions will be able to make purchases using their existing mobile payment applications. This means travelers will not need to download new apps or set up separate accounts; they can utilize the familiar banking or simple payment services they use in their home countries.

UnionPay's extensive network supports over 200 payment applications worldwide. This broad compatibility ensures that a wide range of international visitors can seamlessly complete their transactions at Lotte Department Store, enhancing the shopping experience for tourists and foreign residents alike.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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