myPOS, IQOM and SWARCO Partner to Accelerate IKEA’s Cashless Journey in Hungary

myPOS, in collaboration with IQOM Ltd. and SWARCO, has partnered with IKEA Hungary to help streamline payments at two of IKEA’s Budapest locations – a central store in the Hungarian capital and a “new generation” store in the suburbs. The “new generation” stores are novel and smaller IKEA stores designed to provide an even better shopping experience. By equipping the two locations with myPOS Sigma devices, IKEA aims to modernise its payment systems to meet evolving customer expectations.

The myPOS Sigma, robust and versatile device for unattended environments, has elevated the locations in two ways. At the central Budapest store, myPOS Sigma has been installed in parking kiosks, replacing the previous cash-only payment options.  Meanwhile, the recently opened suburban “new generation” store features myPOS Sigma at in-store vending machines for food and beverages. Both of these changes enhance customer convenience and reflect Hungary’s growing embrace of cashless transactions.

The myPOS Sigma devices support a wide range of cashless payment methods, including contactless cards and mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. With versatile connectivity options, the card machines are engineered to the highest security standards, making them ideal for high-traffic environments.

“We are excited to provide a solution that greatly enhances the convenience of our customers and is well-suited for our business environment,” said Rodrick Demicoli, Regional Food Operations Manager at IKEA Hungary. “Ease of use, reliability and security are of paramount importance, which makes myPOS the perfect choice for IKEA. The ability to act quickly was also a key factor in our decision.”

Ferenc B. Tóth, CEO of the myPOS reseller IQOM commented: “By incorporating advanced payment technologies like myPOS Sigma, the two stores are improving the overall customer journey, from parking to aisle. We are thrilled to partner with an iconic brand like IKEA, known for its mission to make a positive difference in people’s lives, and this would not have been possible without our partners at SWARCO.”

SWARCO László Nemes, Manager added: “It’s exciting to see how our collaboration is optimizing operations and propelling IKEA’s shift towards a more secure and convenient cashless future. We are delighted to be part of this journey.” The four-way partnership not only improves the payment experience for IKEA customers but also showcases effective collaboration between industry leaders. IQOM, as an authorized myPOS reseller, facilitated the integration process, while SWARCO’s expertise in intelligent traffic solutions optimized the parking operations

The four-way partnership not only improves the payment experience for IKEA customers but also showcases effective collaboration between industry leaders. IQOM, as an authorized myPOS reseller, facilitated the integration process, while SWARCO’s expertise in intelligent traffic solutions optimized the parking operations.