Digital receipt: from paper to digital innovation

Receipts - they are small, often crumpled and found in almost every pocket. Classic paper receipts have accompanied us on every purchase for decades. They confirm our purchase.

They inform us about return rights. This is an important proof in accounting for companies. But what makes them so indispensable, and why should we actually keep them?

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Why receipts are important!

Classic receipts are important for the buyer. They show that a product or service has been paid for. This proof plays a key role in exchanges or complaints, especially for higher-priced products.

Everyone knows the question at the checkout: “Would you like to take the receipt with you?” - and the clever answer to this is often “Yes!”

Receipts are also crucial for companies. They document sales, serve as the basis for tax returns and provide transparency in accounting. They are important for the tax authorities to check the order of the business. Receipts are also the first point of contact for internal audits.

Why is keeping them so important?

In many cases, receipts must be kept for a certain period of time. The small slip of paper can be important.

It may be needed for tax reasons or for your own security. For example, in the event of warranty claims. Sometimes it is even worth money.

But who doesn't know the chaos in their wallet or drawer? There are receipts that fade or become illegible over time. These everyday challenges pave the way for a promising solution: the digital receipt.
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Digital receipt from efsta - on the left the interactive Smart Bill with product images, additional information and discount display, on the right the classic Simple Bill as a structured digital receipt. Both variants offer a transparent, legally compliant and efficient receipt solution.

The future: The digital receipt from efsta

This is where the digital receipt comes into play – an innovation that goes far beyond simply saving paper. Digital receipts are efficient, secure, and environmentally friendly. They store purchases directly on a smartphone, can be verified at any time, and cannot simply be lost. But why should only buyers welcome this digital revolution?

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Advantages for buyers, businesses and POS system manufacturers

For buyers, the digital receipt is a great relief. All transactions are in one app or customer account. They can be found quickly if needed. No more paper chaos, no fading – the receipts are stored securely and easily retrievable.
Companies benefit from digital receipts. They significantly increase their efficiency. The issuing and management of receipts is now digital.

This simplifies accounting and tax documentation. In addition, high printing costs are eliminated, and the ecological footprint is reduced by saving paper. Companies that offer digital receipts also demonstrate their innovative strength and build customer trust.
For POS system manufacturers, digital receipts offer an opportunity for further development. The integration of digital solutions such as those from efsta into existing POS systems ensures future-proof and flexible solutions. With efsta's uniform API, manufacturers can offer their customers a simple connection to various digital receipts. This is a great opportunity in a changing market.

Digital. Simple. Future-oriented – with efsta

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With efsta's digital receipts, we have a solution. This solution meets the needs of buyers. It also takes into account the requirements of companies and POS system manufacturers. The digitalization of receipts is not a trend, but a valuable step into the future. Anyone who wants to save time and costs and act sustainably cannot ignore efsta's digital innovation.
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The efsta solution for digital receipts

efsta's digital receipt solution brings innovation and efficiency to the world of receipts. Our technologies enable buyers, companies and POS system manufacturers to seamlessly integrate and manage digital receipts. With efsta's uniform API, POS system manufacturers can future-proof their systems and offer modern receipt solutions.
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Digital receipt capture for modern receipts

Digital receipt capture puts an end to confusing paper chaos. Modern receipts are created directly digitally and stored securely.

With the efsta Wallet, buyers and companies can immediately capture and manage their receipts digitally – in an environmentally friendly and efficient manner.

Whether on a smartphone or on the web, the digital receipt is always at hand and easily retrievable.
Digital receipt with tax and payment information – example of an interactive digital receipt for the restaurant 'Fryin' Beaver', including product overview, social media integration and detailed invoice view.
Digital receipt on a smartphone – example view with social media integration, product offers and advertisement for 'Fresh Harbor' with online shop link and contact options.

Digital receipt management for your receipts

Well-thought-out digital receipt management is the key to structured management of receipts. With solutions such as the efsta Wallet, all transactions are clearly stored, sorted and searched as needed.

Buyers can quickly find their receipts, and companies save valuable time and resources through automation.
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Store receipts digitally: Simple, secure and practical

The digital storage of receipts offers clear advantages: No fading, no losing, no clutter. Buyers can easily store their receipts digitally.

This gives them quick access when they need it. This is useful for warranty claims, tax returns or returns.

With digital receipts, stacks of paper and paper chaos are a thing of the past.
Digital receipt on a smartphone – interactive receipt view for the restaurant 'Fryin' Beaver' with product suggestions, advertisement for an all-you-can-eat buffet and social media integration.

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