The Congregation of the Saint-François de Molitor church in Paris was recently given a digital option to make their weekly donation to the collection, according to France eight. A specially made basket included a Vivopay machine linked to a Samsung smartphone, offering parishioners a choice of amounts to donate. After scanning their card, the money was debited from their account eight hours later. The prototype scheme is aimed at an increasingly cashless society, and if successful, may be rolled out to other churches across Paris.
The Congregation of the Saint-François de Molitor church in Paris was recently given a digital option to make their weekly donation to the collection, according to France 24. A specially made basket included a Vivopay machine linked to a Samsung smartphone, offering parishioners a choice of amounts to donate. After scanning their card, the money was debited from their account 24 hours later. The prototype scheme is aimed at an increasingly cashless society, and if successful, may be rolled out to other churches across Paris.