# Touchless Mobile Payments PayPal Launched QR Code Payments in Canada via Its App By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-06-25 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-code-payments References: [newswire](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/paypal-rolls-out-qr-code-touch-free-payments-in-canada-816148588.html) & [paypal](http://www.paypal.com/ca/webapps/mpp/qrcode) Even though many retailers were exploring contactless payment solutions pre-pandemic, options like QR code payments are taking on new significance as people look for touch-free ways to complete everyday purchases. [PayPal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashfree-payments) recently introduced QR code payments in Canada to support in-person selling experiences that are safe and secure. Knowing that people are eager to return to salons, farmer's markets and their favorite local stores, PayPal introduced this new feature to its official app so that vendors can be supported without the need for any new equipment purchases to be made. As consumers have virtually stopped using cash and coins for months now, more consumers are becoming open to defaulting to [mobile payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sams-club-4) as part of their regular shopping routines. Image Credit: PayPal Canada ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **QR Code Payments:** QR code payments are gaining significance as people seek touch-free ways to complete purchases. - **Mobile Payments:** As consumers stop using cash and coins, more are defaulting to mobile payments in their shopping routines. - **Contactless Payments:** Retailers exploring contactless payment solutions pre-pandemic are now looking to adopt touchless payment methods. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Finance:** Companies in the finance industry can explore QR code payments and mobile payments as a solution to support safe and secure in-person transactions. - **Retail:** With consumers desiring touch-free ways to pay, retailers can adopt QR code and mobile payments to keep the shopping experience safe and seamless. - **Hospitality:** Touchless payments can enhance the safety and convenience of transactions for customers in the hospitality industry, boosting consumer confidence in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contactless Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartshop-pick-and-go.md) - [Contactless Payment Accepting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-to-pay.md) - [Australian Mobile Payment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eftpos-eqr-payments.md) - [Subscription-Based ROI Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashfree-payments.md) - [Enhanced Digital Payment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-commerce.md) - [Tap-to-Pay Smartphone Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tap-to-pay.md) - [QR Code-Based Payment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-codebased-payment.md) - [UK Contactless Pay Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-to-pay-1.md) - [Contactless Mobile Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intesa-sanpaolo.md)