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Indonesia Launches National QR Code Protocols
Indonesia’s central bank approved a standard QR code system, with mobile payment providers given until the end of the year to upgrade platforms to accept the new protocols.
In a statement, Bank Indonesia said the introduction of a national standard for mobile payments would improve transactional efficiency and accelerate financial inclusion efforts in the country.
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