Consumer Use Varies for Alternative Payment Methods and Novel Technologies
- Date:September 01, 2026
- Author(s):
- Christopher Miller
- Report Details: 5 pages, 1 graphics
- Research Topic(s):
- North American PaymentsInsights
- PAID CONTENT
Overview
From contactless cards to smartphone payments, payment technology adoption varies dramatically by generation, highlighting where the greatest opportunities for growth and consumer engagement lie. Contactless cards have become a near-universal payment method, but younger consumers are rapidly expanding how they pay. Understanding these differences is key to shaping payment strategies, customer experiences, and technology investments.
About this series:The Primary Data Snapshot series showcases changing financial behaviors, attitudes, and decisions that emphasize the urgent need to fundamentally rethink the entire payments experience. |
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