{"id":947950,"date":"2026-03-31T11:15:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/gen-z-driving-the-shift-from-cards-to-digital-wallets-new-research-from-global-payments-suggests\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T15:15:53","slug":"gen-z-driving-the-shift-from-cards-to-digital-wallets-new-research-from-global-payments-suggests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/gen-z-driving-the-shift-from-cards-to-digital-wallets-new-research-from-global-payments-suggests\/","title":{"rendered":"Gen Z Driving the Shift from Cards to Digital Wallets, New Research from Global Payments Suggests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwlistdisc { list-style-type: disc }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Gen Z Driving the Shift from Cards to Digital Wallets, New Research from Global Payments Suggests<\/b><\/p>\n<p>ATLANTA&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globalpayments.com%2F&amp;esheet=54472861&amp;newsitemid=20260331165747&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Global+Payments&amp;index=1&amp;md5=4b0d06f14ba7dae285cb026376906207\">Global Payments<\/a> (NYSE: GPN) announced today that its <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.worldpay.com&amp;esheet=54472861&amp;newsitemid=20260331165747&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Worldpay&amp;index=2&amp;md5=8a4a0045d3e6f448a4fc6e16c4db8233\">Worldpay<\/a><sup>\u00ae <\/sup>business released its 11<sup>th<\/sup> annual <i>Global Payments Report<\/i>, revealing that Americans remain attached to plastic \u2013 even as younger generations are swapping physical wallets for digital.<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260331165747\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260331165747\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 480px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260331165747\/en\/2761296\/4\/GPR2026_PR_graphs_US_payment_methods_1.jpg\" alt=\"United States payment methods.\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">United States payment methods.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n&#8220;The Global Payments Report stands as the definitive guide to the evolving payments landscape, offering insights into how consumers and businesses transact across 42 global markets,\u201d said Cameron Bready, chief executive officer of Global Payments. \u201cAs digital commerce accelerates and payment preferences diversify, our deep expertise and global reach uniquely position us to help clients navigate emerging trends\u2014from real-time payments to cross-border innovation. With this report, we reaffirm our commitment to leading the industry forward, empowering enterprises and SMBs to thrive in a world where payments are always in motion.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\nSome notable trends from this year\u2019s study include:<\/p>\n<p><b>Plastic Preferred \u2014 For Now<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nThe U.S. remains one of the world\u2019s most card-led markets:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nIn the U.S., direct use of cards accounted for 49% of all online spending and 71% of in\u2011store spending in 2025<sup>1<\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nGlobally, direct card usage is strong but accounts for a notably lower share, representing 31% of online and 48% of in-store spending in the same year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nIn APAC, the contrast is even more pronounced with direct use of cards accounting for just 15% of all online spending and 20% of all in-store spending in 2025, less than half the global average and far below the U.S. usage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nIn the U.S. in 2025, people spent twice as much online using credit cards than debit cards, and in stores, credit card spending outpaced debit by 43%.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nHowever, direct use of cards in the U.S. is forecast to fall online from 49% in 2025 to 43% in 2030, and in-store from 71% in 2025 to 64% in 2030 as people increasingly use their debit and credit cards via digital wallets.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nThis card\u2011first behavior sets the U.S. apart from markets where mobile\u2011based payments have become more widely adopted.<\/p>\n<p><b>The Rise of Digital Wallets in the U.S.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nEven within this card-led landscape, digital wallets continue to gain traction:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nIn 2025, digital wallets accounted for 40% of U.S. online spending and 17% of in\u2011store spending.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nOver the next five years (2025-2030), digital wallet spending is forecast to grow 10% annually across online and in-store.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nBy 2030, $4.1 trillion of U.S. spending is projected to take place through a digital wallet, which would represent a 64% increase from 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nGlobally, digital wallets already lead, representing 56% of online spending and 33% of in-store spending in 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nIn APAC, digital wallets were even more dominant, accounting for 77% of online spending and 62% of in-store spending in 2025.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nPayment apps across channels are forecast to reach $23.4 trillion by 2030, highlighting the scale of the shift toward mobile payments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Gen Z Leads in Digital Wallet Adoption<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nYounger consumers are driving much of the shift toward mobile payments in the U.S.: digital wallets are already the most used online payment method for 39% of 18\u201324-year-olds and 41% of 25\u201334-year-olds.<sup>2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nWhile younger generations lead the way, online wallet use is increasingly broad-based: wallets were cited as used most frequently by 33% of 35-44-year-olds to lead that demographic. Digital wallets are the go-to choice when shopping online for 9% of respondents 65+.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\nAs Gen Z matures, their digital first preferences will likely accelerate the long-term shift from plastic to mobile-first payments in everyday U.S. commerce.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cWhile cards still anchor U.S. spending today, the future of commerce is being shaped by younger consumers,\u201d said Bob Cortopassi, president and chief operating officer of Global Payments. \u201cFor Gen Z, digital wallets and tap-to-pay experiences are already the norm. As their spending power grows, the way they pay today is a window into the future of payments.<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cThe future belongs to businesses that understand how their customers want to pay. As expectations shift toward choice and flexibility, merchants must evolve their payment systems to serve every demographic \u2013 and those that do will unlock the next wave of growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\nTo download the full report, visit: <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fworldpay.com%2Fen%2Fglobal-payments-report&amp;esheet=54472861&amp;newsitemid=20260331165747&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=https%3A%2F%2Fworldpay.com%2Fen%2Fglobal-payments-report&amp;index=3&amp;md5=647141b947a4e7680d879eb2984df461\">https:\/\/worldpay.com\/en\/global-payments-report<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nGlobal Payments completed its <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Finvestors.globalpayments.com%2Fnews-events%2Fpress-releases%2Fdetail%2F498%2Fglobal-payments-completes-acquisition-of-worldpay-and&amp;esheet=54472861&amp;newsitemid=20260331165747&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=acquisition+of+Worldpay&amp;index=4&amp;md5=c186204364ff4733da61994aea9187f6\">acquisition of Worldpay<\/a> in January 2026.<\/p>\n<p><b>About The <i>Global Payments Report <\/i>(GPR)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nPublished continuously since 2015, the GPR offers a snapshot of today\u2019s payments landscape: globally, by region and in 42 select markets. The report tracks consumer payments when shopping online and at the point of sale, identifies key payment trends, and projects future scenarios for payment method shares as well as market size. Methodology can be found on page 156 of the report.<\/p>\n<p><b>About Global Payments<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nGlobal Payments (NYSE: GPN) is a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes worldwide. We help businesses grow with confidence by delivering innovative solutions that enable seamless payment acceptance, smarter operations and exceptional client experiences \u2013 online, in store and everywhere in between. With its global reach, local expertise and scale, Global Payments manages trillions in payments volume and billions of transactions across more than 175 countries. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Global Payments is a Fortune 500<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> company and a member of the S&amp;P 500. Learn more at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fcompany.globalpayments.com%2F&amp;esheet=54472861&amp;newsitemid=20260331165747&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=company.globalpayments.com&amp;index=5&amp;md5=e588e86abea58d6a698cfe6812af8ac9\">company.globalpayments.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><sup>1<\/sup> Methodology can be found on page 156 of the report.<br \/>\n<br \/><sup>2<\/sup> These generational insights are supported by GlobalData\u2019s 2025 Financial Services Consumer Survey of 63,441 consumers across 42 markets conducted in Q2 2025.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20260331165747r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260331165747\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260331165747\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\nInvestor Contact:<br \/>\n<br \/>Nate Rozof<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:investor.relations@globalpay.com\">investor.relations@globalpay.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nMedia Contact:<br \/>\n<br \/>Matt Cochran<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:media.relations@globalpay.com\">media.relations@globalpay.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Georgia United States North America Asia Pacific<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Women Seniors Electronic Commerce Technology Digital Cash Management\/Digital Assets Men Other Retail Apps\/Applications Mobile\/Wireless Consumer Payments Retail Fintech Millennials Finance Banking Generation Z Professional Services Software Other Consumer Online Retail<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260331165747\/en\/2761296\/3\/GPR2026_PR_graphs_US_payment_methods_1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">United States payment methods.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260331165747\/en\/2761297\/3\/GPR2026_PR_graphs_Global_Payment_Methods_1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Global payment methods.<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260331165747\/en\/2487590\/3\/GP_new.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gen Z Driving the Shift from Cards to Digital Wallets, New Research from Global Payments Suggests ATLANTA&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;Global Payments (NYSE: GPN) announced today that its Worldpay\u00ae business released its 11th annual Global Payments Report, revealing that Americans remain attached to plastic \u2013 even as younger generations are swapping physical wallets for digital. 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