Digital Id/page/3 news and trends

47% of Brazilians Use Digital Wallets for Bill Payments
Mobile Wallets // November 21, 2024

Brazil is reshaping the global use of digital wallets, with consumers relying on them for bill payments and identity verification, unlike other countries, where they are mainly used for eCommerce. A  PYMNTS Intelligence Report, “Digital Wallets Beyond Financial Transactions: Brazil Edition,” in collaboration with Google...

90% of Consumers Are Familiar With Digital Wallets, but Struggle to Define Them
Mobile Wallets // November 19, 2024

As digital wallets become a staple of modern consumer life, there’s a need for clarity around their functions. While many consumers are familiar with the technology, confusion persists regarding what exactly constitutes a “digital wallet.” A PYMNTS Intelligence Report, “Digital Wallets Beyond Financial Transactions: How...

Google Wallet Debuts Digital IDs and Enhances Commuter Features
Google // September 12, 2024

Google Wallet on Thursday (Sept. 12) unveiled enhanced features to improve the travel and commuting experience. Starting soon, per a Thursday Google blog post, U.S. users can create digital IDs from their passports for use at select TSA checkpoints, making domestic travel more convenient. The...

Google: Digital IDs Shift Digital Wallets Beyond Payments and Passes
Google // September 12, 2024

First, digital wallets came for paper cash, credit cards and the leather billfold. Now, as they become more prevalent across end-users’ daily lives, gaining traction as a convenient and secure way to store and use things like event tickets, transit cards and loyalty programs, a...

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47% of Brazilians Use Digital Wallets for Bill Payments

November 21, 2024
Brazil is reshaping the global use of digital wallets, with consumers relying on them for bill payments and identity verification, unlike other countries, where they are mainly used for eCommerce. A  PYMNTS Intelligence Report, “Digital Wallets Beyond Financial Transactions: Brazil Edition,” in collaboration with Google Wallet, explores the country’s unique digital wallet trends, highlighting usage […]

90% of Consumers Are Familiar With Digital Wallets, but Struggle to Define Them

November 19, 2024
As digital wallets become a staple of modern consumer life, there’s a need for clarity around their functions. While many consumers are familiar with the technology, confusion persists regarding what...

Google: Digital IDs Shift Digital Wallets Beyond Payments and Passes

September 12, 2024
First, digital wallets came for paper cash, credit cards and the leather billfold. Now, as they become more prevalent across end-users’ daily lives, gaining traction as a convenient and secure...

Fiserv: Online Authentication Is ‘Moment of Truth’ for Banks and Merchants

March 21, 2024
Jason Paguandas, vice president and general manager, merchant security and fraud at Carat from Fiserv , told Karen Webster that while the technologies may be changing, the password is still...

Quick Reads
EC Adopts Technical Standards for EU Digital Identity Wallets

November 29, 2024
The European Commission (EC) has adopted technical standards for cross-border European Digital Identity (eID) Wallets in the European Union (EU), saying this will help member states build their own wallets and release them by the end of 2026. The implementing regulations include uniform standards, specifications and procedures for the technical functionalities of the eID wallets, together […]

Block Joins NIST Program to Promote Mobile Driver’s Licenses

August 29, 2024
Block is working with the U.S. government to promote the use of digital identity tools. The FinTech conglomerate announced Thursday (Aug. 29) that it was working with the National Cybersecurity...

IDEMIA and My Family ID Partner on Capturing Identification Information

August 26, 2024
IDEMIA Public Security North America and My Family ID have partnered to help families capture a photo, fingerprints and other identification information for their children for use in case a...

EBay to Launch QR Code-Based Feature for Generating Product Listings

May 15, 2024
EBay has unveiled a new “resell on eBay” feature designed to make it easier for brands and consumers to list clothing on the online marketplace. The new feature will be built...