Adyen report highlights the potential power of mobile payments for banks
Adyen, an international payment services company, has released its latest Mobile Payments Index report, which is published every quarter and highlights the trends that exist within the mobile commerce space. The report shows that more than 27% of global payments are being made on mobile devices, and this number is expected to increase in the coming years as more merchants engage mobile consumers. Financial institutions may be missing out on a major opportunity in this sector, however, because of their relatively slow adoption of mobile payments.
Point-of-sale applications from banks could become powerful tools for merchants
The report suggests that banks could be losing revenue if they do not provide their merchant customers with effective point-of-sale applications. While the majority of mobile payments are made online, a growing number of people are beginning to use their devices to purchase products in physical stores. Without the needed point-of-sale applications, retailers will find it difficult to participate in mobile commerce, which may become a problematic issue for them in the coming years.
Banks could see major benefits from the mobile commerce space
Banks could benefit greatly from embracing mobile payments. Offering mobile services to customers can enhance the relationship with these customers, potentially ensuring their continued loyalty. Mobile commerce services could also become a significant revenue stream for banks, largely due to the rapid growth that the mobile payments market is experiencing currently. Mobile services could also give banks access to more consumer data, which would allow them to market products more effectively and provide better services in the future.
Banks are still concerned about the security of the mobile payments sector
One of the reasons that banks have shown some hesitation in engaging in mobile payments has to do with security concerns. The security of mobile commerce platforms has been a hot topic in the past and many banks are not yet convinced that consumer financial information can be protected in the mobile commerce space. Improved security has relieved some of these concerns, but they still remain.
Report shows that mobile commerce is growing rapidly throughout the world
The United Kingdom leads the world in terms of mobile payments, according to a new study compiled by Adyen, a payment technology company. More consumers in the United Kingdom are beginning to use their mobile devices for a wide range of activities, including shopping for products that they are interested in. This is not a trend that exists in the United Kingdom alone, of course, as much of the world is becoming more involved in the mobile commerce scene.
44% of all online transactions made in the United Kingdom have been made through a mobile device of some kind
According to the report from Adyen, nearly 27% of all global online transactions during the first quarter of this year were made using a mobile device. This is a 39% increase over the mobile payments that were made during the same period of 2014. In the United Kingdom, some 44.4% of all online transactions are being made through a smartphone or tablet. The country is leading the way in terms of mobile payments and has established itself as a prominent mobile market.
Efficient payment infrastructure and competitive mobile network industry provides consumers with more options
Adyen suggests that the United Kingdom’s position as a leader in the mobile payments industry highlights the country’s robust payment infrastructure. This infrastructure has made it possible for mobile consumers to participate in digital commerce more easily, giving them the tools they need to engage businesses and one another through financial means. The UK is also home to a highly competitive mobile network industry, with several companies vying for the support of consumers that are interested in all things mobile-centric.
UK expected to retain its position in the mobile payments space in the coming years
Competition among these companies has lead to an increase in the number of mobile commerce services that are available to consumers. A greater number of mobile commerce options has made it easier for people to become involved in this space. The United Kingdom is not expected to lose its top position in the mobile payments space in the near future.
