Woolworths unveils big check-out change

From today, Woolworths and Big W shoppers can now experience a “fast, more convenient and secure way to pay” at the check-out.

From today Woolworths and Big W shoppers can now experience a “fast, more convenient and secure way to pay” by using a single QR code scan on their smartphone.

The new feature, called Everyday Pay, is one of the first digital wallets in Australia to support QR code payments.

“The digital wallet will offer customers a seamless way to pay and earn rewards points with just one scan at the start of transaction,” Woolies said in a statement.

The new payment method has been rolled out from today.

“This compares to the current process which involves scanning the Everyday Rewards card and then selecting a payment method at the end of the transaction.”

Everyday Rewards members will have to add their credit, debit or gift card details along with their payment preferences in the app. The digital wallet takes care of the rest when the customer scans the QR code available on the payment terminals at check-outs.

Everyday, Managing Director, Hannah Ross said the move was about making life easier.

“We know speed, ease and contactless payment at the checkout is important to our customers as they lead increasingly busy lives. Everyday Pay from Everyday Rewards has been designed with this need top of mind,” she said.

Customers can now pay via QR code.

“By integrating the ease of QR code payments, with our Everyday Rewards app, we can save customers time at the checkout and help ensure they never miss a rewards point again.”

Everyday Pay from Everyday Rewards is available in all Woolworths Supermarkets, Woolworths Metro and BIG W nationwide.