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E-Wallet Applications
Digital wallet, E-wallet, or Mobile wallet applications are the current trend as
convenient for users. These are wallets stored in our mobile gadgets that conduct
payment transactions from a payer to the payee through applications. According to Kagan
users' payment information and passwords for numerous payment methods and
websites.” Kagan (2021) added that with the use of digital wallets, users can complete
Narayan (2013) defined mobile wallets as “functionality on a mobile device that can
Digital wallets are mobile apps that store credit card and bank account
information. They can be used to make both online and in-store purchases. They
eliminate the need to carry a physical wallet full of cash and credit cards to make
purchases. Digital wallets are growing in popularity all over the world. That's because
they're easier to use and more secure than traditional payment methods. Some are
predicting that digital wallets will replace cash and credit cards (O’Donnell, 2021).
Mobile wallets, which are smartphone apps that hold your debit and credit cards,
are a quick way to pay for purchases with only a tap of your phone. This mobile payment
method continues to gain popularity due to its accessibility, quickness, and improved
which was purchasing a can through text messages. Although its difference is visible with
the modern e-wallet, it is believed as its origin. In the later years, mobile devices became
the means to buy movie and travel tickets, hotel bookings, and food orderings. By the
year 2003, around 95 million cellphone users had used a mobile device to make
purchases. Sacco (2020) then determined that “our first digital wallet was Apple Pay,
Aside from the international fin-techs and e-wallets conquering the global stage,
in the Philippines, there are also leading e-wallet applications that are gaining popularity
locally and internationally for their outstanding services which could somehow be
digital shift in e-commerce for customers and businesses alike are two prominent e-
Legaspi (2020) noted that Globe Telecom introduced its first GCash mobile app
to iPhone users, which was limited and did not make any noise at that time. Later on, they
released the application to Android users in 2015, and PayMaya followed suit.
Gabriel (2020) stated that the leading e-wallet application, GCash, “is poised to
lead in the mobile financial services segment starting with a mobile wallet where those
unbanked can place their money and use it to send money, buy telco loads, pay bills, or
services that could be used by their users on their full potential from transferring funds to
banks, paying bills, and being used as savings bank. Numerous digital wallet services are
accessible via smartphone apps. You could, for example, pay instantly at the market by
just tapping your phone to a suitable check-out scanner. Others only require your mobile
whatever format, is built on encryption software that replaces a physical wallet during
monetary transactions. The security and convenience are advantageous to its users while
merchants benefit because they are more protected from fraud and can sell more things in
less time. There are two types of digital wallets, the client-side and server-side. Wallets
that solely work with specific vendors (online or offline) and those that work with just
about any merchant falls into both categories. Client-side wallets are ones that the end-
user keeps track of. Users download and install an application, and then enter all of their
payment and shipping information, which is all saved on their computer. However, with
server-side wallets instead of storing data on the user's own hard drive, all of your wallet
technology” (AppsChopper, 2021) that enables the users to make transactions online. In
simpler terms, e-wallets allow the users to store their cash and credit cards in their
Moreover, there are various types of e-wallets that people should be aware of. There are 5
types of e-wallets namely: closed, semi-closed, open, crypto, and IoT wallets.
As stated by CFI, closed wallets “are linked to specific merchants, and users can
only use the funds to make payments for transactions initiated with the specific
merchant.” As per Paytm Blog (2021), this type of wallet is “generally developed by
companies selling products or services for their customers.” In other words, closed
wallets are applications that are exclusive only for that certain company and transactions
performed outside the company’s jurisdiction are not permitted. An example of this type
is Amazon Pay.
allow users to use the funds in the wallet to make payments for transactions with multiple
merchants, as long as there is an existing contract between the merchant and the mobile
wallet company.” This type of wallet does not allow cash withdrawal or redemption.
Some popular semi-closed wallets are Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Paytm, Citrus Cash, etc.
(Carey, 2021).
The next type is Open Wallet. This type of wallet is commonly used in the
Philippines with GCash as the leading e-wallet among others (Bayugo, 2021). According
to AppsChopper (2021), “these wallets are easy-to-use online web applications that can
be downloaded onto any device or browser with an internet connection.” As per Paytm
Blog (2021), open wallets are issued by the banks. Users of this type are allowed to do in-
store and online purchases, money transfers and the like anytime, anywhere. Aside from
Next are Crypto Wallets. A type of digital wallet where you can send, receive and
Frankenfield (2022), “is a virtual currency that is secured by cryptography which makes
Lastly, Internet of Things is what IoT stands for. This wallet contains the user’s
identity which is used to store, send, and receive transactions on blockchain technology
utilizing the IoT devices (AppsChopper, 2021). The difference between crypto wallet and
IoT wallet is that the latter can be accessed in watches, smartphones, and other enabled
wallet devices like smart fridge and your car’s computer (Paytm Blog, 2021). An
Hence, the various types of wallets are closed, semi-closed, open, crypto, and IoT.
These wallets have similar purpose – to do contactless transactions. However, they all
differ in the functionality of the wallet. Closed wallets are exclusive for that certain
merchant; semi-closed wallets are bound by the contract to do transactions for multiple
merchants; open wallets can be used for all kinds of transactions; crypto wallets process
payments with cryptocurrencies; and IoT operates on e-money and virtual currencies.
Significance of E-wallet Applications to the People
credit card and bank account information safely and securely. It comprises a smartphone
application that people can download. Daragmeh et al. (2021) studied that “consumers
With that, the aim of e-wallet is to present a new way of buying commodities
without the application of physical transactions. Likewise, to provide the ability to carry
out secure transactions that are quick and efficient with the click of a button (Morey et al,
2015).
O’Donnell (2021) claimed that some of the e-wallet's benefits include safer and
more secure, easier to manage, and better shopping experience. To elaborate, during
a transaction, no actual account numbers are sent. Wallet apps allow users to make online
and in-store purchases, pay bills, deposit money, and transfer funds. Digital wallets are
popular among entrepreneurs since transactions are safer and fraud is less likely. The
checkout process is clear and straightforward, which leads to more purchases and fewer
abandoned shopping carts. People have the freedom to transact whenever and wherever
they want.
transaction, and they are not required to do so because every transaction is safely and
Sivathanu (2019) who expressed that many traders such as retailers, food and beverages
premises, small sellers, small shops, e-commerce companies, and transportation
providers, inspired by the industry's growth, accept payment via e-wallet applications.
Further, Abu-Shanab and Qasim (2016) articulated that trust is connected to the
user's sense of safety toward the system and is critical for mobile payment systems. There
is a lot more to digital wallets than merely paying with them. They are reinventing what it
means to be a consumer and changing the way we think about money. Compared to credit
cards, cash, or debit cards, digital wallets are safer and more secure. They make it easy to
keep track of transactions and give a better purchasing experience. Consumers aren't the
only ones who benefit from digital wallets; shops benefit as well. Users of many digital
wallets get access to exclusive offers and bargains. Discounts and e-coupons, as well as
new or exclusive products, may be included in these special offers and deals. Users will
indeed be able to entrust transactions on their money through the mobile payment service
providers and networks as the transfers are securely linked to their bank accounts. The
mobile wallets accordingly hold some money just like a bank account.
transactional anonymity of cash, consumers carrying cash are vulnerable to street crime.
Adopting cashless payments can even decrease robbery crime percentage in the area,
minimize the potential threat of robbery, kidnapping, monetary fraud, and others.”
researched by Beokhaimook and Intarot (2018), “In the year 2016, Chinese people did
payments through mobile wallet or e-wallet around 74.6% via WeChat or Alipay, the
of time until it replaces the traditional means of payment. Visa reported that there was a
jump in the use of electronic payments from 46% in 2015 to 57% in 2017.”
technological change in the economy and global financial system. More generally, the
boost that COVID-19 seems to have given to digital financial services, in particular,
various forms of digital payments reinforces the need to ensure that regulatory
frameworks and approaches provide a solid basis for harnessing the benefits of such
Personal safety has had a renewed focus throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,
which has led to behavioral change. The adoption of e-wallets facilitates social
distancing, thereby helps prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus (Daragmeh et al.,
2021). They added that “consumers can benefit significantly from advances in electronic
wallets, financial technology services, and online banking. The World Health
payments as a potential source of infection and suggested that digital payment systems
be used instead.”
Mobile wallets have become an essential part of most people’s lives during the
ongoing health crisis and emerged as a key driving force behind e-commerce, an industry
that has been booming since the onset of the pandemic (Mercurio, 2021).
As mentioned, there is a high-risk possibility of SARS-Cov2 transmission in
physical money. Perceived risk associated with virus transmission will be positively
During the coronavirus outbreak, digital payments kept economies afloat while
also assisting people in avoiding virus contact. Beltran and Ignacio (2021) stressed that
“one of the most notable shifts seen during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
pandemic is the growing use of digital payments. Although cash and coins are still used,
electronic wallets and digital services were further appreciated for the conveniences they
provide.”
The survey conducted found that only 36% of the Malaysian practice the use of e-
wallets before the outbreak. Contrarily, the remaining 64% have only started using an e-
wallet as their means of payment after the COVID-19 pandemic. This implies that most
Malaysians did not perceive the significance of using e-wallets before the COVID-19,
despite being aware of the existence of mobile wallets (Aryani et al., 2021).
Like every country in the world, the Philippines has also adopted the usage of
cashless transactions as Endo (2020) affirmed that “digital payments are fast gaining
currency in the Philippines as consumers ditch cash to avoid physical contact on worries
over catching coronavirus.” Digital payment is now used by Filipinos in almost every
online activity although this sudden surge was an effect of the pandemic and lockdown.
needs.
Youth’s Engagement with E-wallet Applications
every age, and even more so to the youth. The most recent phenomenon of technology's
progress is mobile wallet services. According to George et al. (2020), “Financial literacy
in the age of Fintech means the level of awareness and knowledge that an individual
services.”
Moreover, as Choi et al. (2016) emphasized, “Fintech is a service sector that uses
industry forged from the convergence of financial services and Information Technology”
The youth, as defined by the United Nations – are persons between the ages of 15
to 24 years old, can utilize a variety of applications, and applications such as mobile
wallets are no exception, especially to those part of the youth who are of legal age. This
is proven through Pratama and Saputri's (2021) study, “In terms of age, most e-wallet
users came from the younger group between the age of 17 and 25 (70.42%).”
There are a lot of factors that could affect most of the youth’s financial decisions.
According to Adawiyah (2021) "four keywords to affect young adults spending behavior,
easiness, promotions, self-control, and perception of having more money (the illusion of
liquidity)."
The perception of young people is to save time and get the best offer available in
the market. This makes the perceived relationship with the usefulness of time and money
with the added advantage of offers given by online marketers (Kalyani, 2017).
Especially for the young generation, the demand for low-cost technology
transportation and online ordering of drinks and food is always of primary interest. With
a high percentage of young people, this is a fertile market for services in a digital
economy where e-wallets are a possible method of payment (Ho et al., 2020).
As the youth explores Financial Literacy in the age of Fintech, one of the first
steps is the discovery of using e-wallets which are more convenient than online bank
accounts. As Tolety (2018) stated, “For starters, mobile or e-wallets are easy to operate
and the enrolling process is easier than opening a bank account. Unlike banks, there is
Thus, e-wallets started to become more relevant than bank cards and even paper
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