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Is Australia ready to go cashless? New survey reveals Aussies embracing mobile wallets
Payment Technologies

Is Australia ready to go cashless? New survey reveals Aussies embracing mobile wallets

More than half of Australians are comfortable with the idea of a completely cashless society, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020

Global Stories

Mobile wallet stories

SAP Emarsys rolls out AI-driven omnichannel marketing enhancements
DataCentre infrastructure

SAP Emarsys rolls out AI-driven omnichannel marketing enhancements

SAP Emarsys has innovated its omnichannel customer engagement platform, enhancing AI capabilities for marketers and debuting new functions including LinkedIn integration.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2024
Australians lead the way in digital payment use - report
Crypto

Australians lead the way in digital payment use - report

Australian consumers are at the forefront of mobile wallet use and adoption of digital banking tools, abandoning cash and physical payment experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 27th May 2022
WorldRemit MD reveals top digital money transfer trends for 2022
Crypto

WorldRemit MD reveals top digital money transfer trends for 2022

Digital money transfer numbers are expected to grow in Australia and worldwide, according to WorldRemit's APAC managing director.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2022
Asia Pacific consumers favour mobile wallets over cash and cards
Payment Technologies

Asia Pacific consumers favour mobile wallets over cash and cards

Mobile wallets are approaching technological maturity, with one in two consumers expected to use a mobile wallet by 2025.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jul 2021
Wontok: Are e-wallets a threat to society?
Fintech

Wontok: Are e-wallets a threat to society?

As e-wallets gain popularity, criminals find new ways to exploit our behaviours and beliefs. Are we trading convenience for vulnerability?.

By Bruce Carney • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2019
Facebook jumps on the cryptocurrency bandwagon
Crypto

Facebook jumps on the cryptocurrency bandwagon

Facebook plans to launch its cryptocurrency, Libra, and digital wallet, Calibra, in 2020, aiming to revolutionise financial access in developing countries.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019
Google Pay to replace ANZ goMoney from October
Marketing Technologies

Google Pay to replace ANZ goMoney from October

ANZ is finally rolling out Google Pay for its customers with Android devices, two years after releasing Apple Pay for iOS customers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018
Tap & go: Mastercard deploys contactless payments on Sydney ferries
Marketing Technologies

Tap & go: Mastercard deploys contactless payments on Sydney ferries

Commuters sail swiftly as Sydney ferries introduce a new tap-and-go payment option with Mastercard, streamlining travel for locals and tourists.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Apple Pay arrives in New Zealand... but only for ANZ Bank customers
Marketing Technologies

Apple Pay arrives in New Zealand... but only for ANZ Bank customers

The rumours are true: Apple Pay will indeed be coming to New Zealand. But only for those with an ANZ Visa Debit or personal ANZ Visa credit card.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Apple Pay might be coming to NZ in October, but there's a catch
Marketing Technologies

Apple Pay might be coming to NZ in October, but there's a catch

Reports have surfaced that Apple Pay is making its way to NZ, to be launched as early as October. However, it might only be a selective rollout.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Sep 2016
Loyalty cards go mobile, according to new research
Mobile wallet

Loyalty cards go mobile, according to new research

More than 3bn loyalty cards will be mobile-only or integrated into mobile apps by 2020, up from 1.4bn last year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Feb 2016
ANZ to release mobile wallet for Android
Fintech

ANZ to release mobile wallet for Android

ANZ Bank to launch mobile wallet for Android users, no word on iPhone compatibility. Wallet to be integrated into ANZ goMoney app.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Mobile wallet stories

Edenred teams up with UK's thinkmoney to enhance fintech services
Fintech

Edenred teams up with UK's thinkmoney to enhance fintech services

Edenred Payment Solutions partners with UK e-money firm, thinkmoney, strengthening card and account capabilities. This critical collaboration boosts thinkmoney's product range and enhances their customer experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
Southeast Asia sees growing demand for better electronic finance solutions
EduTech

Southeast Asia sees growing demand for better electronic finance solutions

Banks and consumers in Southeast Asia are increasingly adopting one-time passwords for online transactions, according to new research by Kaspersky.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Feb 2022
ANZ updates FastPay app to include Eftpos
Fintech

ANZ updates FastPay app to include Eftpos

ANZ extends its FastPay app to EFTPOS, allowing merchants to process smartphone payments. New card reader also introduced for faster transactions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015
Semble mobile wallet does well at Innovation awards
Mobile wallet

Semble mobile wallet does well at Innovation awards

Kiwi startup Semble's mobile wallet triumphs at NZ Innovators Awards, securing high commendations and multiple finalist nods.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2015