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Customers at 7-Eleven can now pay for purchases using banking apps, following the convenience store chain’s announcement that its stores have now begun accepting payments via QR code scans.
The new payment option, which allows customers to scan and pay through popular banking apps such as Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), was first highlighted in a post on the Facebook page “Phu Boriphok” (Consumer). The post, which expressed excitement about the development, confirmed that the feature had been successfully tested and is in the process of rolling out nationwide.
“This is a dream come true—7-Eleven now accepts scan payments!” one shopper wrote, sparking enthusiasm among others online.
While the new service is available, it is currently limited to certain branches.
According to information obtained from 7-Eleven, 232 of its 4,000 stores nationwide currently support payments through banking app scans. The majority of these branches are located in Bangkok.
Signage for the service has yet to be introduced in stores, but customers are encouraged to check with staff before attempting to pay via the scan-to-pay method.
In addition to general banking apps, 480 7-Eleven branches also support payments through PromptPay.
This service allows customers to complete transactions without using the 7-Eleven app. To pay using PromptPay, customers can follow these steps:
- Open the banking app and select the “My QR” menu.
- Choose “My Prompt QR.”
- Enter the amount to be paid.
- Present the QR code to staff for scanning.
- Complete the payment.
As this new payment option expands to more branches across Thailand, 7-Eleven is expected to announce further updates.