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Wait-Free Payment Services

The Barclaycard Payment Service Lets Diners Eat and Then Leave

— February 28, 2018 — Business
A new Barclaycard payment service is being tested and could be the end of waiting for a bill at a restaurant. The new service is called 'Dine & Dash,' but this does not mean skipping out on a tab—instead users will register when they sit down at a table and will be automatically billed when they leave.

Users looking to take advantage of this service will find it quite easy, as everything can be done through the Dine & Dash app. Once users have the app, all they have to do is tap their phone on the Dine & Dash device at their table when they arrive. Users would then order and eat as usual, and once finished, they are free to get up and leave. The Dine & Dash app would register that the diner has left the restaurant and will close the bill based on the payment option loaded into the app.

The new Barclaycard payment service also makes splitting the bill a breeze and even allows users to tip and apply a discount code. The Dine & Dash Barclaycard payment service is currently undergoing a trial run at the St. Martins Lane Prezzo restaurant in Central London.
Trend Themes
1. Contactless Payment Solutions - The 'Dine & Dash' app from Barclaycard is a prime example of a contactless payment solution that eliminates waiting for a bill at restaurants.
2. Seamless Dining Experience - The 'Dine & Dash' service demonstrates a trend towards a seamless dining experience, where customers can simply eat and leave without the hassle of traditional payment processes.
3. Automated Billing System - Barclaycard's 'Dine & Dash' app showcases the growing interest in automated billing systems that streamline payments and enhance customer convenience.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can incorporate contactless payment solutions like 'Dine & Dash' to revolutionize the dining experience for customers and increase operational efficiency.
2. Mobile Payment - The mobile payment industry can explore opportunities to develop and enhance contactless payment apps like 'Dine & Dash' that offer a seamless and convenient payment experience.
3. Restaurant Technology - The restaurant technology industry can leverage automated billing systems similar to Barclaycard's 'Dine & Dash' to improve customer satisfaction, optimize operations, and reduce waiting times.
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