The global mobile wallet market size is projected to expand at a substantial CAGR during the forecast period, 2021 – 2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the rapid development of mobile internet applications and the advancement of 3G and 4G networks. In addition, the introduction of value-added service (VAS) from the telecom industry has been a driving force for the market demand and cashless payments.
A mobile wallet is a form of payment service that allows users to collect and transfer money using their smart devices especially mobile phones. It is a kind of transaction tool used in mobile devices for simple accessibility of the payment service. Consumers often use mobile wallet to make purchase from both online and offline stores that accept digital payment modes. It not only offers low-cost transactions but also makes easy account management for customers.
The report on the global mobile wallet market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Mobile Wallet Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2020 |
Historic Data |
2018–2019 |
Forecast Period |
2021–2028 |
Segmentation |
Products (Proximity and Remote) and Applications (Retail, Vending Machine, Public Transportation, and Restaurants) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
Amazon Web Services Inc.; American Express Banking Corp.; Apple Inc.; Alipay.com; AT&T Inc.; Google Inc.; Mastercard Incorporated; PayPal Holdings, Inc.; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; and Visa Inc. |
Remote segment held a key market share
Based on products, the global mobile wallet market is bifurcated into proximity and remote. The remote segment held a key share of the market in 2020 and is expected to retain its dominance over the forecast period owing to easy access to cashless payments across communication networks. However, the proximity segment is projected to constitute a large market share in the coming years due to the penetration of NFC-enabled smartphones in all regions. The ability to upgrade devices to NFC-enabled is expected to drive the segment development.
Retail segment is expected to dominate the market
Based on applications, the global mobile wallet market is categorized into retail, vending machine, public transportation, and restaurants. The retail segment accounted for a key share of the market in 2020 and is projected to exhibit a robust growth rate due to rapid expansion of the retail sector and wide adoption of the digital payment methods in the sector. Retailers are rapidly reaping the benefits of embracing mobile wallet purchases. Combining cashless payment technology and digital marketing become a key aspect for the extensive growth of the retail sector as it offers easy service to customers. On the other hand, the ability of a vending machine to accept cashless payments that also allows customers to pay without using cash.
Asia Pacific is a fast-growing market
In terms of regions, the market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa. Asia Pacific is a fast-growing market and is projected to constitute a large share of revenue of the market in the coming years. The regional market growth can be attributed to various reasons including favorable customer tastes and the presence of many low-cost payment service providers in the region. Growing demand for the easy payment service due to rapid growth of the retail sector in major countries such as China and India is projected to boost the regional market during the forecast period.
Various applications such as NFC-based transactions, ticketing, and access control are expected to push significant growth in the European market during the forecast period. The largest share of the overall European market is represented by the public transit and restaurant application segments.
Segments Covered in the Report
The global mobile wallet market has been segmented on the basis of
Products
Applications
Regions
Key Players
Some of the major players competing are Amazon Web Services Inc.; American Express Banking Corp.; Apple Inc.; Alipay.com; AT&T Inc.; Google Inc.; Mastercard Incorporated; PayPal Holdings, Inc.; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; and Visa Inc. Players in the market are actively investing in R&D to create innovative payment platforms by developing new improved technology.
Segments Covered in the Report
The global mobile wallet market has been segmented on the basis of
Products
Applications
Regions
Key Players
Some of the major players competing are Amazon Web Services Inc.; American Express Banking Corp.; Apple Inc.; Alipay.com; AT&T Inc.; Google Inc.; Mastercard Incorporated; PayPal Holdings, Inc.; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.; and Visa Inc. Players in the market are actively investing in R&D to create innovative payment platforms by developing new improved technology.
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