Imagine this: You're at the grocery store, and you have a choice—wait in line for a cashier or breeze through self-checkout. It’s a no-brainer, right? What once was a novelty at gas stations and ATMs is now a standard feature in drugstores, supermarkets, restaurants, even laundromats!
But while self-service kiosks offer speed and convenience, they come with a hidden downside: touchscreens are a common source of germ transfer. In shopping centers, airports, and even hospitals, it’s simply not feasible to disinfect screens after every use, making them an easy hotspot for bacteria to spread.
The push for safer, contactless transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic only accelerated the shift to self-service. But as labor shortages persisted, businesses doubled down on automation, leading to an explosion of self-checkout kiosks—also known as automated payment solutions—that are here to stay..
According to a recent PYMNTS Intelligence report*, 84% of U.S. consumers now prefer self-service kiosks, with 66% actively choosing them over traditional staffed checkouts. And the trend isn’t slowing down. The same report found that 70% of restaurant managers believe unattended payment solutions could replace drive-thru operators, while 59% predict a similar shift for cashiers.
But here’s the catch: while self-checkouts put customers in control, they also require more physical interaction with screens and keypads. And despite the rise of tap-to-pay and mobile wallets, transactions are rarely 100% contactless. So how can you keep the convenience while minimizing touch?
Meet the Pipit Ring™—Your Go-To for Stylish, Contactless Transactions
Enter the Pipit Ring™, the sleek, fashion-forward solution for touch-free interactions. Designed for those who value both style and hygiene, this innovative ring puts a stylus at your fingertips, allowing you to navigate menus, keypads, and touchscreens with ease—all while keeping contact to a minimum.
Whether you’re at an ATM, grocery store, gas station, or even an elevator, the Pipit Ring ensures a smooth, stylish, and sanitary experience. No more fumbling for a pen or using your knuckle on a grimy screen—just effortless, contact-free convenience.
Ready to step up your checkout game with confidence? Order your Pipit Ring™ today and experience peace of mind wherever you go.
* “Unattended: The Payments Technology Shifting the Future of Commerce,”
Link to Source Article: https://www.pymnts.com/unattended-retail/2024/66-percent-of-us-consumers-prefer-self-service-kiosks-over-staffed-checkouts/