Apple Wallet news and trends

Apple Plans Wallet Tool for QR Codes
Apple // May 04, 2026

Apple’s next major iPhone software update will enable users to build digital gift cards and tickets, Bloomberg reported Monday (May 4), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Apple Pay Eliminates $1 Billion in Fraud as Wallet Expands Digital ID Tools
Apple // October 27, 2025

Apple Pay and Apple Wallet are both gaining users and adding capabilities. 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...

Nearly Half of Consumers Use Digital Wallets for Bill Payments Globally
Digital Payments // April 02, 2025

Despite a global familiarity with digital wallets, how consumers are actually using them reveals a patchwork of preferences and nascent adoption beyond basic transactions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Digital Wallets Go Global, but Local Nuances Remain
Digital Payments // January 01, 2025

One of the projects we were most proud of at PYMNTS Intelligence was our series produced with Google Wallet on the attitudes toward and usage of digital wallets. In short: They are gaining traction around the world, offering consumers a convenient and secure way to...

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Nearly Half of Consumers Use Digital Wallets for Bill Payments Globally

April 02, 2025
Despite a global familiarity with digital wallets, how consumers are actually using them reveals a patchwork of preferences and nascent adoption beyond basic transactions. 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 […]

Digital Wallets Go Global, but Local Nuances Remain

January 01, 2025
One of the projects we were most proud of at PYMNTS Intelligence was our series produced with Google Wallet on the attitudes toward and usage of digital wallets. In short:...

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...

Trending: Next Steps for Apple as It Opens Its Ecosystem in Europe

July 12, 2024
For Apple, the iPhone and the App Store have historically been linchpins for its ecosystem — where the hardware is an onramp to a broad range of services that forge...

Quick Reads
Apple Set to Accelerate Wallet War With Automated Bill Splitting

June 01, 2026
An upcoming iPhone feature will enable users to split bills by photographing a receipt, assigning items to different people, and then generating payments requests, Bloomberg reported Monday (June 1), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional […]

Apple Plans Wallet Tool for QR Codes

May 04, 2026
Apple’s next major iPhone software update will enable users to build digital gift cards and tickets, Bloomberg reported Monday (May 4), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Apple Pay Eliminates $1 Billion in Fraud as Wallet Expands Digital ID Tools

October 27, 2025
Apple Pay and Apple Wallet are both gaining users and adding capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Apple Joins California’s Mobile Driver’s License Pilot Program

September 19, 2024
Some California residents can now add their driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...