Mobile Wallets

Mobile Wallets
Digital Wallets Poised to Become the SMS of Global Money Movement
April 01, 2025

Mobile wallets are well-designed for instant gratification — as that ubiquitous instrument, the mobile phone, makes it easier than ever to pay merchants or to complete a P2P transaction with speed, especially as real-time networks go live across the globe. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Google Wallet Begins Rollout of Parental Controls for Payments and Passes
March 19, 2025

Google Wallet is rolling out a new experience that gives parents and guardians a way to allow their children to use their Android device to make payments and store passes with appropriate supervision. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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AstroPay Gets Payments License From Brazil’s Central Bank
January 30, 2025

Cross-border finance FinTech AstroPay received a payments license in Brazil. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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UK to Make Government-Issued Documents Available in Digital Wallet
January 21, 2025

The U.K. government said Tuesday (Jan. 21) that it will launch a GOV.UK Wallet later this year and then work to issue government-issued letters and identity documents virtually and make them available to people on their phones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Digital Identities, Wallets and Tokens Give Consumers Passports to Commerce
November 25, 2024

The concept behind tokenization is straightforward. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...

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Digital Wallets Gain Traction: Nearly Half of US Consumers Tap In
November 23, 2024

In the U.S., digital wallets have become popular for everyday transactions, yet their full potential remains largely untapped. While smartphones are everywhere, and digital wallets are growing in accessibility, American consumers are still hesitant to embrace the broader capabilities of these tools. Get the Full...

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Two-Thirds of Digital Wallet Users in France Use Them for Everything but Payments
November 22, 2024

Digital wallets are becoming essential tools for French consumers, especially as the country embraces the convenience of mobile payment solutions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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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 exactly constitutes a “digital wallet.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...