Digital Wallets news and trends

Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments
Transportation // February 23, 2026

Transit systems around the world are moving away from cash and paper tickets. 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....

Banks and Stablecoin Wallets Battle for Digital Cash’s Front Door
Cryptocurrency // February 19, 2026

Conversations about the future of money have started to forget one fundamental thing. The cash itself. 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...

Badge Raises $17 Million to Make Digital Wallets the New Brand Interface
Mobile Wallets // February 19, 2026

Badge raised $17.1 million to expand its wallet platform that enables businesses to interact with their customers through Apple and Google digital wallets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Mastercard Move Powers Ericsson Global Wallet Expansion
Partnerships // February 18, 2026

Mobile communications and connectivity company Ericsson launched a money movement partnership with Mastercard, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Interviews & Exclusives
Paysafe Calls Digital Wallets the New Hub for Payments and Commerce

February 23, 2026
Watch more: What’s Next in Payments With Paysafe’s Bob Legters 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 PYMNTS and […]

Open-Loop Systems Help Modernize Transit Payments

February 23, 2026
Transit systems around the world are moving away from cash and paper tickets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Nearly Half of Digital Bank Customers Prefer Digital Wallets

February 18, 2026
Pay by bank is starting to look less like a niche payment option and more like a switch consumers will make when merchants pair it with real value and clear...

Digital Banks Win With Younger and Lower-Income Consumers

February 09, 2026
Digital bank users are not simply early adopters of new payment methods. They represent a distinct slice of the U.S. banking population, shaped by age, income, education and daily payment habits in ways that...

Quick Reads
Badge Raises $17 Million to Make Digital Wallets the New Brand Interface

February 19, 2026
Badge raised $17.1 million to expand its wallet platform that enables businesses to interact with their customers through Apple and Google 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. […]

Mastercard Move Powers Ericsson Global Wallet Expansion

February 18, 2026
Mobile communications and connectivity company Ericsson launched a money movement partnership with Mastercard, according to a Wednesday (Feb. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Paytm Rebounds From Regulatory Ruckus With Sales Up 20%

January 29, 2026
India’s Paytm is reportedly seeing a string of profitable quarters following some high-profile regulatory issues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Bitget Turns Crypto Wallet Into Payment-Centric Finance App

January 29, 2026
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget said in a Thursday (Jan. 29) press release that its wallet is now an “everyday finance app,” as it updated its interface to make payments the focal...