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Singapore vending machine verifies alcohol purchases with digital ID

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August 31, 2021

Cellarbration, a Singapore alcoholic beverage retailer, has launched an alcohol vending machine in its store that uses Singpass, the country's digital identification app, to verify the buyer's age, according to an msn.com report.

Buyers scan a QR code at the machine using the Singpass app to verify their age. Cellarbration worked with Auresys, a fintech and AI technology company, on the technology.

The machines use a robotic arm to dispense items like glass bottles without damaging products.

The machine dispenses the packaged beverages after the customer verifies his or her age and pays contactlessly via bank cards, mobile apps and stored value cards.