Mobile payments combine convenience with advanced security measures and provide consumers and businesses with a reliable alternative to traditional transactions. Due to this, they are not only one of the key forces transforming the modern financial landscape but also a very promising niche that is projected to grow from $67.5 billion in 2023 to $587 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of over 36%.
Digital marketplaces currently account for two-thirds of global online shopping volumes and have an impressive influence on the way businesses sell products and consumers make purchases. However, despite their popularity and reach, these eCommerce platforms still have plenty of untapped potential that can be unlocked by addressing some key challenges.
According to recent research, losses from online payment fraud are forecast to hit $91 billion by 2028. In response to this pressing issue, Mastercard announced its intention to achieve 100% eCommerce tokenization across Europe by 2030.
In recent years, Australia has seen a significant increase in the adoption of Buy Now, Pay Later products from companies like Afterpay, Klarna, and Zip. In fact, around 40% of Australians used this payment method in the first half of 2024. Due to such rapid growth, the local government started developing new legislation to regulate the actions of BNPL service providers.
In recent years, many domestic instant payment systems have become capable of handling international transactions. In turn, these advancements have set the stage for significantly faster, cheaper, more accessible, and transparent global payments.
Modern-day merchants are increasingly facing refund fraud - a dishonest practice, where consumers manipulate return policies to acquire items without payment. Such activity poses a serious threat to companies’ financial situation, inventory management, and customer relationships.
Based on a study conducted by Mastercard, first-party chargeback misuse, commonly known as friendly fraud, accounts for 75% of all chargebacks reported under the fraud reason code. This means that in two-thirds of cases, cardholders and issuers file false claims of fraud either deliberately or by mistake even though they have genuinely participated in transactions.
Once a breakthrough in financial services, ATMs can be found everywhere nowadays, making it easy for people to get cash and handle basic monetary tasks. However, with the rise of online banking, mobile payments, and the move toward a cashless society, their future seems uncertain. Are ATMs on the verge of becoming unnecessary, or can they still play a role in today’s hi-tech landscape?
Nowadays, price inflation continues to be one of the biggest consumer concerns, making them hesitant to make purchases both online and offline. To outweigh these worries, grocers need to focus on optimizing costs and enhancing the customer experience. One way of achieving this is by tapping into the latest payment industry trends and exploring innovative solutions.
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