Digital Wallets in 2026: Why Your Physical Card Is Already Obsolete
Digital wallets now handle 53% of all global e-commerce transactions, and in-person contactless payments have surged over 221% from 2022 levels. In Europe alone, contactless now accounts for 83% of all in-person card payments. Think about that — the majority of physical checkouts no longer involve inserting a card. Globally, there are an estimated 5.2 billion digital wallet users in 2026. That's roughly two out of every three people on the planet carrying a payment method that didn't meaningf...
Digital Wallets in 2026: Why Your Physical Card Is Already Obsolete
Digital wallets now handle 53% of all global e-commerce transactions, and in-person contactless payments have surged over 221% from 2022 levels. In Europe alone, contactless now accounts for 83% of all in-person card payments. Think about that — the majority of physical checkouts no longer involve inserting a card. Globally, there are an estimated 5.2 billion digital wallet users in 2026. That's roughly two out of every three people on the planet carrying a payment method that didn't meaningf...
