Digital Wallets news and trends

77% Would Choose Their Existing Financial App for a Digital Asset Wallet
Cryptocurrency // September 14, 2026

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The Tooth Fairy Approves a 17% Raise
Digital Payments // September 12, 2026

The tooth fairy has approved a 17% pay increase, which is excellent news for anyone whose compensation package includes loose incisors. There was no performance review, no awkward conversation with a manager and no requirement to return to the office. The recipient simply went to...

Mastercard Sees Digital Wallet Users Exceeding 6 Billion by 2030
Mastercard // September 10, 2026

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43% of Consumers See Digital Wallets in Their AI Shopping Future
Consumer Insights // September 10, 2026

A full shopping cart looks promising until the shopper can’t find a way to pay. The merchant has done the hard work of winning their interest, only to lose the sale at checkout. Digital wallet payment preferences can play a major role in whether shoppers...

Interviews & Exclusives
47% of Shoppers Who Abandoned Their Carts Wanted a Digital Wallet Option

September 16, 2026
A shopper can make it through product search, comparison and cart building, then disappear at the payment screen. For merchants, that turns a nearly completed sale into a preventable loss. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

77% Would Choose Their Existing Financial App for a Digital Asset Wallet

September 14, 2026
Digital assets may reach the checkout faster by asking consumers to change less about how they pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Discounts and Protection Could Shift How Digital Bank Customers Pay

August 28, 2026
Digital bank customers are not just more comfortable with new payment experiences. With the right incentives, they also appear more willing than other consumers to move much of their spending...

X Money Wants to Make the Feed a Financial Front Door

August 17, 2026
Digital wallets have made the phone a familiar place to pay. X Money is testing whether a social platform can claim a place in that payment routine. Get the Full...

Quick Reads
Mastercard Sees Digital Wallet Users Exceeding 6 Billion by 2030

September 10, 2026
By 2030, more than 6 billion people could be using digital wallets. 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 marketing communications from […]

FIS and Ericsson Team to Improve Wallet-Led Financial Services

September 01, 2026
FIS has launched a collaboration with tech company Ericsson centered around “wallet-led” financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Samsung Adds QR Payment Feature to South African Digital Wallets

August 30, 2026
Samsung South Africa has added a new QR payment feature to its digital wallet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Paysafe Debuts Gaming Arena to Connect Players and Publishers

August 25, 2026
Paysafe has launched a gaming arena designed to connect gamers, developers and publishers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...