Aldi adds convenience with app-free entry to contactless store
Aldi is making it even easier for customers to shop at its checkout-free concept store in London by introducing contactless payment at the entrance. Previously, customers had to use the supermarket’s Shop&Go app on their phones to enter the store. Now, they can simply tap their contactless payment card or mobile phone at a barrier to enter. Aldi Shop&Go store
This change will make it more convenient for customers who may not have smartphones or who prefer not to use apps. It will also make it faster for customers to enter the store, as they will no longer need to go through the process of downloading and registering for the Shop&Go app.
Aldi is the first major supermarket chain in the UK to introduce contactless payment at the entrance of a checkout-free store. This move is likely to be seen as a positive development by consumers, who are increasingly looking for convenient and hassle-free shopping experiences.
Aldi’s experimental Shop&Go store opened in Greenwich in January 2022 and uses specially positioned cameras to detect which products have been picked up. Once customers have finished shopping, they are charged automatically via their contactless payment card or Aldi Shop&Go account and can receive their receipt via the app or website.
Here are some of the benefits of contactless payment at Aldi’s checkout-free store:
- More convenient for customers: Customers will no longer need to use the Shop&Go app to enter the store, which makes it more convenient for those who don’t have smartphones or who prefer not to use apps.
- Faster entry: Customers can simply tap their contactless payment card or mobile phone at a barrier to enter the store, which is faster than the previous process of downloading and registering for the Shop&Go app.
- More secure: Contactless payments are secure and encrypted, so customers can shop with confidence.
Overall, the introduction of contactless payment at Aldi’s checkout-free store is a positive development for customers. It makes shopping more convenient, faster, and more secure. Aldi Shop&Go store
