It seems like we’re doing everything on our smartphones today—from reading the news and taking high-quality photos, to ordering and paying for food ahead of time. Businesses need to be ready to accommodate this ongoing transformation by adopting new payment acceptance technologies, such as mobile wallets, an additional capability of NFC contactless technology. Consumers are already asking for it—this holiday season, 30% of consumers plan to use smart payment methods while shopping in store: 24% by smartphone and 16% by wearable (e.g. Apple Watch). To add, younger generations are starting to use their smartphones for things like storing their university ID and paying for extracurricular activities through an app. By being prepared to accept NFC contactless payments and allowing customers to pay how they want to pay, businesses can be at the cutting edge of technology, especially as these students will come to expect it.
