Overview

• As of July 1, the Rewe app integrates payment and loyalty functions, retiring the Payback system that served customers since 2017.
• Customers must authenticate their Girocard once at checkout to set up Rewe Pay, which debits purchase amounts directly from their bank account via German direct-debit.
• Each transaction is confirmed on the first-activated smartphone through Face ID, fingerprint recognition, or device code, and only works on that device to prevent misuse.
• All coupons, discounts, and loyalty points are automatically applied during payment, streamlining the checkout process within the Rewe app.
• Developed by Rewe’s Paymenttools subsidiary, the service reduces third-party fees and supports ongoing trials of cashier-less and self-checkout innovations across Rewe stores.