The Asia Pacific region is a fertile growth area. An upsurge in smartphone usage and mobile commerce provides excellent opportunities, although issues with an urban / rural divide and a distrust of some online payment methods are obstacles to widespread digital wallet usage for merchants. Educating users on payment options and financial literacy will be crucial in this region.
Growth of remote mobile purchases as % of total digital purchases*
*Data Includes these select countries/regions in the region: Australia, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Indonesia, India, China
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