Mobile Wallets

Apple’s NFC Move Ushers in New Era of POS Competition
Apple’s NFC Move Ushers in New Era of POS Competition
August 15, 2024  |  Apple

Apple’s move to open up near-field communications (NFC) technology — specifically so that third-party developers can integrate NFC transactions — may turbocharge digital wallets’ momentum....

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Big Spenders: Nearly Two-Thirds of Gen Z Spend More When Using Digital Wallets
Big Spenders: Nearly Two-Thirds of Gen Z Spend More When Using Digital Wallets
August 15, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Digital wallets are rapidly transforming the payments landscape, with projections indicating they will surpass debit cards in transaction value within three years. This transition highlights...

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Google Brings Value-Added Services to Its Digital Wallet
Google Brings Value-Added Services to Its Digital Wallet
August 14, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Digital wallets are transforming payments and commerce. In today’s operational landscape, where convenience reigns supreme and value-added services drive customer stickiness, the financial services industry...

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Discover Global Network Points to Social Commerce as Example of Shopping’s Digital Transformation
Discover Global Network Points to Social Commerce as Example of Shopping’s Digital Transformation
August 12, 2024  |  Social Commerce

The lines between social interaction and commerce are increasingly blurred, and they show no signs of separating, at least not anytime soon. “Social commerce takes...

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Google Wallet and Acorns Launch Payment Solution Designed for Kids
Google Wallet and Acorns Launch Payment Solution Designed for Kids
August 09, 2024  |  Wearables

Parents can now provide their 7- to 12-year-old kids with a wearable payment device powered by Google Wallet and GoHenry by Acorns. The two organizations have partnered...

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Grubhub VP Says in-App Wallet Could Boost Average Check
Grubhub VP Says in-App Wallet Could Boost Average Check
August 09, 2024  |  Aggregators

As aggregators look to drive spending despite consumers’ belt-tightening behaviors, Grubhub is using new digital features to drive up check sizes. The company announced earlier...

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The Road to Digital Healthcare Payments Starts With a Few Cashless Steps, Says Bank of America
The Road to Digital Healthcare Payments Starts With a Few Cashless Steps, Says Bank of...
August 09, 2024  |  Healthcare

There are few sectors outside of healthcare that are more emblematic of both digital technology’s potential and the challenges that come with implementing it. In...

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GCash Seeks IPO When Market Conditions Improve
GCash Seeks IPO When Market Conditions Improve
August 07, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Philippines-based mobile payments provider GCash wants to go public, when the time is right. “We recognize that the new round of investments further strengthens Mynt’s ability and position coming...

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Philippines-Based Mobile Wallet GCash Valued at $5 Billion
Philippines-Based Mobile Wallet GCash Valued at $5 Billion
August 04, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Mynt, owner of the Philippines’ mobile wallet GCash, is now valued at $5 billion. The company became the Southeast Asian country’s first $5 billion unicorn...

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