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Bizum arrives in Barcelona physical shops with mobile payments
Barcelona businesses will add Bizum as a payment method from May. The change will allow customers to pay directly by mobile phone in physical shops, without a card or cash.
The system will operate using NFC technology, similar to other contactless payments. It will be enough to hold the phone up to the terminal to complete the transaction in a few seconds, integrating Bizum into the daily shopping routine.
For businesses, the change has a direct impact on management. The money will be paid instantly into the merchant's account, eliminating the usual several-day waiting periods associated with card payments.
The measure responds to changing consumer habits. Having become established in transfers between individuals, Bizum is moving into physical retail with a proposal that seeks speed, simplicity and security.
The incorporation of this system reinforces the digitalisation of payments and positions Bizum as a local alternative to international platforms.
Paying in shops will be faster and more flexible, with an additional option that many users already use in their day-to-day lives. For businesses, it means receiving the money instantly, which can improve liquidity and daily management. Overall, the change speeds up the adoption of digital payments in the local environment and reduces the use of cash.