QR Box SMS vs In-App: Which One Fits Your Shop?
Both QR Box options announce incoming payment amounts π, but they differ in notification source, speed, bank SMS fees, and Android phone requirements. Here is a simple comparison to help you see which setup fits your shop.
Quick Comparison π© SMS vs π± App
π© Where do notifications come from?
SMS: Bank SMS notifications/ | App: Merchant banking app notifications
β‘ How fast?
SMS: 5β10 seconds on average | App: 1β3 seconds on average
πΈ Bank SMS notification fee?
SMS: Approximately THB 20β35/month | App: THB 0/month
π± Android phone required?
SMS: No | App: Yes
π Does the QR Box announce the amount?
SMS: Yes | App: Yes
πͺ Which type of shop is it for?
SMS: Shops with fewer or less frequent incoming payments | App: Shops receiving payments frequently and using merchant banking apps
Both the SMS and In-App QR Box have the same basic purpose: to announce incoming payment amounts so merchants can hear them clearly. π
The main difference is where the payment notification comes from.
π© The SMS version receives bank SMS notifications and does not require an Android phone. It is suitable for shops with fewer or less frequent incoming payments.
π± The In-App version works with notifications from supported merchant banking apps through Connect Hub Merchant Manager, so an Android phone is required. It is suitable for shops that receive payments frequently and already use merchant banking apps.
Another clear difference is notification speed and bank notification fees.
The SMS version typically takes around 5β10 seconds and the bank charges approximately THB 20β35 per month for its SMS notification service.
The In-App version typically takes around 1β3 seconds and does not require a bank SMS notification fee. π
Whichever option you choose, the QR Box can announce incoming payment amounts. The key question is simply: βWhich notification method fits the way your shop operates?β