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Digital payments became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, putting pressure on merchants to provide frictionless and secure transaction options. The use of cash is rapidly declining, and the concept of a cashless society could become reality in the near future. Digital payments industry growth is exceeding expectations year after year. ...

30 Apr 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

Digitalization and Data Analytics are Driving Asia-Pacific Cross-border and Remittance Service Market Growth

The Need for Faster Payment Services and Lower Transaction Fees Creates New Growth Opportunities

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2020 was marked by pervasive disruption, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which created growth opportunities for cross-border and remittance service providers. The market witnessed a rise in digital adoption rates (15% YoY growth rate in 2020). Rapidly advancing technologies, evolving customer expectations, and a changing regulatory landscape are d...

Cross-border payments and remittance transaction, even if essential, appear as a commodity for most customers; as a result, the fee structure has to be lowered to not appear as a pain point during the transaction, especially for the digital channel. Moreover, the rapid growth of mobile penetration across the world can be attributed to the growth of...

In its simple form, Direct Carrier Billing - or DCB - allows consumers to pay for purchased items along with their phone bill. Mobile subscribers authenticate an online or a mobile transaction at the time of purchase, and a charge - equivalent to the item being purchased - is placed on their phone bills. Consumers pay their bills at the end of the ...

The growing number of people of working-age, greater financial inclusion, increasing literacy levels, and growing internet penetration present a significant opportunity for the payments industry in Indonesia. The industry has recorded positive growth in terms of transaction value from US$ 333 billion in 2013 to an estimated US$ 563 billion in 2019....

14 Oct 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

Southeast Asian Contactless Payment Growth Opportunities, Forecast to 2026

Convenience and Safety Considerations During the Pandemic Drive Use

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The proliferation of COVID-19 has factored into the growth of contactless payments (made through a mobile device, wearable, or physical or virtual card, with the payee’s device or a merchant’s terminal initiating the transaction) in Southeast Asia. Customers want a safe and convenient way to do face-to-face transactions. Regulations and other gover...

22 Dec 2020  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

Digital Payment Adoption in the ASEAN Market—Voice of Customer, 2020

Convenient and Secure solutions are Key to Mass Adoption

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The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly impacted the lives of people around the world. Throughout 2020, local governments worked to restrict peoples movement to contain the spread of the disease. Lockdowns greatly impacted the daily operations of several vertical industries and limited access to different types of goods and services. Moreover, as fear...

13 May 2021  |  Asia Pacific  |  Market Research

Japan B2B Payment Services Voice of Customer, 2021

Emerging Technology Adoption and Strategic Partnerships Set to Unlock Growth Opportunities

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The Japanese government encourages a shift toward cashless through initiatives such as the tax rebate program and open banking law reform. As the proportion of customers using cashless transactions rises, businesses increasingly seek solutions to complement their B2B2C needs. A staggering 55% and 70% of companies received payments today are from co...

The convergence of real-time payments (RTP) infrastructure, embedded finance (EF) rails, and banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platforms is fueling the next generation of digital financial services. Through API ecosystems, these platforms enable financial capabilities—such as lending, payments, know-your-customer (KYC), and treasury automation—to be inte...