{"id":225042,"date":"2026-05-19T04:59:41","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/its-official-you-can-now-pay-with-bizum-in-stores-heres-how-it-works\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T04:59:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:59:43","slug":"its-official-you-can-now-pay-with-bizum-in-stores-heres-how-it-works","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/its-official-you-can-now-pay-with-bizum-in-stores-heres-how-it-works\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s Official: You Can Now Pay with Bizum in Stores – Here’s How It Works"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How Bizum Payments Work in Physical Stores<\/strong>. This long-awaited feature allows the Spanish application to compete directly with giants like Visa, Mastercard, and Apple Pay, positioning itself prominently in the mobile payment landscape.<\/p>\n

Understanding the Feature Deployment<\/h2>\n

The rollout of this feature will be gradual<\/strong>, with each banking institution determining when they will enable the functionality. The technology is operational as of now, but the exact timing for enabling touch payments will depend on your specific bank. Since Bizum is integrated directly into your bank’s app, users will be directed to activate the touch payment feature once it’s available.<\/p>\n

How the Payment Process Works<\/h2>\n

With this new feature, users can pay using Bizum at merchants’ dataphones<\/strong>. The best part is that businesses won\u2019t need to upgrade their POS terminals; financial institutions will facilitate the activation of this capability on existing terminals to ensure swift and seamless implementation.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, when paying with a mobile phone in a store, users open their wallet application, select the desired card, and tap their phone against the POS terminal. This connection is established through the NFC chip embedded in the mobile device. Now, you can carry out the same payment process directly via your bank’s app<\/strong>, eliminating the need to configure a separate mobile wallet.<\/p>\n

Additionally, A dedicated app called Bizum Pay will be introduced<\/strong>. This app functions as a Bizum wallet, streamlining the payment process similar to how Google Pay or Apple Pay operate, without the necessity to enter your bank\u2019s application.<\/p>\n

Security Measures in Place<\/h3>\n

The Bizum system offers the same security assurances as other mobile payment methods. Users must unlock their devices to complete a transaction, making it inherently safer than using a card that others can access. Currently, Bizum boasts 39 participating banking entities<\/strong>, which include major banks in Spain as well as several neobanks.<\/p>\n

For consumers looking to pay with their mobile devices, opting for this Spanish alternative can streamline the process and reduce reliance on American payment platforms. The operational framework will mirror those systems, making adaptation easy for users.<\/p>\n

When Can You Pay with Bizum in Stores?<\/h2>\n

The simple answer: when your bank is ready<\/strong>. Implementation will vary by institution, as each bank will determine its own pace for rolling out this technology within their mobile applications and in-store POS systems. This phased approach means some users may gain access sooner than others.<\/p>\n

In the meantime, it\u2019s essential to keep an eye on notifications from your bank’s app<\/strong>, the same one you use for sending money via Bizum. These notifications will provide updates on when you can begin utilizing this new payment feature.<\/p>\n

With the evolution of payment technology, Bizum is expected to play a significant role in transforming how we handle transactions in the coming years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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