We are in an era where technology grows exponentially. From carrying cash we went to plastic cards, and the trend is that more and more establishments accept payments through mobile phones.
Starbucks was one of the pioneers to include mobile technologies to facilitate payment methods. Since 2014, in different parts of the world, the payment option has been implemented through a mobile application linked to a card.
Advantages of having a virtual wallet on our mobile are multiple
- They are payment methods accepted in virtual stores and more and more physical stores have mobile payment systems.
- We avoid carrying cash or cards that can be used by a third party in case of being lost.
- They include data protection methods and security protocols so that if our phone is stolen, personal information cannot be accessed.
- We have control of our finances at hand thanks to the applications that allow us to access our account statements easily and quickly.
- These services do not charge us commissions when making any type of transaction.
We have different options for using an electronic wallet. Samsung Pay entered mid-2016 to Spain, making it the first country in Europe to accept this payment method, allowing users of this brand to make payments through their device.
For its part, Apple Pay entered at the end of the year offering an electronic wallet alternative for its users
Without a doubt, our mobile phone has become an ally in many aspects of our life. Thanks to new technologies, it is now also an option to buy safely and easily.