Allowing camera access
Why the app may ask for the camera and how to enable it.
The app may ask to use your camera. It's only ever used for scanning — a QR code, or your card when you're paying, so you don't have to type the numbers in. Nothing is captured in the background, and you can say no and still use everything else.
Why it asks
Your phone won't let any app open the camera without your permission, so the first time the app needs it, iOS or Android puts up the request. Allow it and the camera opens; decline and the app carries on without it.
What it's used for
Scanning your card when you pay
A convenience, nothing more. Point the camera at your card and the number fills itself in, so you do not have to tap out sixteen digits on a phone keyboard. You can always type it in by hand instead.
Scanning a QR code
For the occasional code we put in front of you. Note that checking in does not need this — see below.
Turning it on later
If you said no and now need it, the app can't ask again — you change it in your phone's settings:
iPhone
Settings, scroll down to the app, then turn Camera on. Or Settings, Privacy & Security, Camera, and find the app in the list.
Android
Settings, Apps, then the app, then Permissions, then Camera, and choose to allow it.
Scan
Allow access to your camera?
Used to scan your card when paying, and QR codes. Nothing is recorded in the background.
You can change this later in Settings.
