Boots Ireland Launches Contactless Payment Across All Stores
Boots Ireland has introduced a contactless payment option at all its stores across the Republic of Ireland.
The option, delivered through a partnership with Streamline and Visa Europe, allows customers to pay for items totaling less than €15 by touching the point-of-sale terminal with their contactless Visa card. Using this method, customers do not have to enter their personal identification number (PIN).
“Our aim is to offer customers a great shopping experience with quick, easy ways to pay, and we believe that contactless payment is one way to deliver this,” said Boots Ireland managing director Debbie Smith. “The new technology should help to reduce transaction and queuing times.”
“Contactless payments make in-store payments faster and easier for both consumers and retailers, and today’s announcement is another step towards making this new technology a high street reality,” said Conor Langford, vice president of Ireland, Visa Europe.
Boots Ireland is a leading health and beauty retailer and pharmacy chain in the Republic of Ireland. As part of the international conglomerate Walgreens Boots Alliance, the company has a significant footprint in the country, with over 80 stores nationwide as of my last knowledge update in September 2021. Established in 1996, Boots Ireland has consistently offered a wide range of products and services in healthcare, beauty, and pharmacy, becoming a trusted and familiar brand nationwide.
In addition to offering an array of products from internationally renowned brands, Boots Ireland is also known for its customer-focused services, such as its ‘Let’s Feel Good’ initiative and the Boots Advantage Card, Ireland’s most generous loyalty program. The company is committed to improving the health and well-being of its customers, offering comprehensive pharmaceutical services, including prescription management and health consultations. Boots Ireland continues to innovate and adapt, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of its customers while retaining its strong market position.
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