Mobile Wallet

17 Jan 24 @ 17:59

From consumer to business payments to cross-border transactions, cash is no longer king. Brought about by the rise of smartphones, e-commerce and technology, the convenience of completing everyday banking transactions... read more

15 Jan 24 @ 16:53

The mobile market turned the tide in 2023 driven by the creator economy and subscriptions and is looking stronger than ever entering 2024. data.ai’s State of Mobile 2024 Report reveals that mobile... read more

11 Jan 24 @ 14:34

A new white paper from payment technology specialists Giesecke+Devrient outlines the steps banks should take to deliver phygital payments for their customers – and the benefits that will accrue to those... read more

10 Jan 24 @ 18:13

As part of new series on high-growth Asian markets outside China, James Wood looks at Thailand, asking what’s next for a country that’s seen P2P and digital wallet payments soar.... read more

09 Jan 24 @ 16:02

Big Tech companies like Apple Google and others that provide digital wallets and payment apps are fighting back from suggested regulatory oversight by US watchdog. Back in September 2023, The... read more

09 Jan 24 @ 13:44

MTN Group have strengthened their partnership with Ericsson to enhance mobile wallet and financial services and financially empower millions of citizens across Africa. The partnership is set to broaden the... read more

08 Jan 24 @ 20:07

As we write about Elon Musk’s plans for X and the future of Open Banking in Europe, news reaches Payments Cards & Mobile of an alternative to either the social... read more

21 Dec 23 @ 16:46

As Open Banking stumbles and consumers increase their digital footprint, mobile payments could end up dominating the landscape. James Wood considers opportunities and risks in money on the move. There... read more

20 Dec 23 @ 10:03

Bizum (Spain), BANCOMAT (Italy) and SIBS (Portugal), three leading mobile payment companies in their respective markets, have signed a Letter of Intent to implement the interoperability. This agreement aims to... read more

19 Dec 23 @ 18:27

The emergence of the ‘phygital’ concept has become a game-changer in the business world. In the current business landscape, the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted physical interactions and supply chains, prompting the... read more

18 Dec 23 @ 17:45

In 1999, a then-unknown Elon Musk purchased the web domain x.com and set about building his vision for an internet-only bank. While said bank didn’t materialise, the site eventually morphed... read more

18 Dec 23 @ 13:38

In May 2022 Payments Cards & Mobile reported that The European Commission had accused Apple of abusing its market position for contactless payments via its digital wallet app Apple Pay. Now it... read more