Friday, January 27th, 2012

A Mobile Wallet: Cash, Credit, Or... Cell Phone?

A terminal with near-field communication (NFC) in communication with a cell phone running a mobile payment application. Image courtesy Google.

Google already offers a way to pay for lunch or groceries using its “Google Wallet” on an Android phone--cell providers and banks aren’t far behind with payment systems of their own. Analyst Gilles Ubaghs talks about how coupons and convenience might persuade customers to make the switch.

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Gilles Ubaghs
Lead Analyst, Cards & Payments
Datamonitor
London, United Kingdom

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