New analysis shows surge in digital wallet uptake in South Africa
While physical banks remain a core part of the payment system in South Africa, increasing numbers of consumers are shifting to digital payment methods that don't require a physical bank card.
This is according to cross-border...
OM Bank getting digital wallet support in H1 2026
South Africa's newest bank — OM Bank — plans to roll out support for Apple Wallet and Google Wallet in the first half of 2026.
The Old Mutual-owned bank officially launched to the public in November 2025, after successfully completing testing...
Digital wallets surging in SA
South Africans are increasingly using digital wallets on their phones and wearables for payments instead of cards, according to independent research and feedback from the country's major banks.
South African fintech Stitch has found that 70% of South Africans used...
Digital wallet usage keeps surging in South Africa
The recent financial results of three major banks suggest that South Africans are increasingly adopting digital wallets and virtual cards, reducing reliance on physical cards for payments.
Digital wallets include apps like Apple Wallet, Garmin...
apple wallet
capitec
contactless payments
digitalwallets
fnb
garmin pay
google wallet
nedbank
nfc
nfc payments
samsung wallet
swatchpay
tap and go
tap to pay