Apple Wallet news and trends

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...

Final CFPB Rule Expands Oversight of Big Tech’s Payments Ambitions 
Regulation // November 21, 2024

The payment ambitions of the largest, marquee names in technology now will come under greater scrutiny at the federal level. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Apple Joins California’s Mobile Driver’s License Pilot Program
Mobile Wallets // 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 access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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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 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 access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

Hotels Turn to Digital Wallets Amid Key Card Security Worries

September 01, 2024
Just as plastic cards replaced metal keys at hotels, digital wallets are replacing key cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Apple to Participate in California Mobile Driver’s License Pilot Program

August 15, 2024
Californians will soon be able to present their driver’s licenses or state IDs by using an iPhone or Apple Watch. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Apple Cash Adds Virtual Card Numbers, Enabling Spending at More Merchants

April 09, 2024
Apple Cash cards now have virtual card numbers, enabling users to securely spend their Apple Cash at merchants that don’t accept Apple Pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...