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Power of Payments Ep. 10: Digital payments and overspending, Revolut Reader, mobile wallets vs physical wallets, and more
In episode 10 of Power of Payments, host Ismail Umar discusses how digital payments are making it easier for young consumers to overspend.
Although the recent growth in digital transactions is undoubtedly making shopping more convenient, it’s also making consumers more likely to spend beyond their means and make questionable financial decisions.
Ismail also talks about Revolut's first venture into in-store payments, the global microchip shortage, as well as the growing level of consumer trust in mobile wallets.
Data Snack: Credit and debit cards are king; BNPL's 'dangerous illusion' is fueling overspending
Recent J.D. Power research surveyed American consumers to learn which digital transaction methods are more popular, and how consumers are using the different options they have today.
The study found that generally, digital transactions are gaining traction across age groups. While credit and debit cards are front runners in overall utilization, newer tools like BNPL, mobile wallets, and P2P payments are earning high customer satisfaction scores, especially among younger consumers.
Credit and debit cards lead as consumers' preferred method of payment by a mile -- on the other hand, BNPL's ease of use leads to consumers feeling detached from their expenses, making financial education all the more important today.
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