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January 8, 2026

Consumers Under High Financial Stress Are Flocking to Digital Wallets for Retail Purchases

Consumers Under High Financial Stress Are Flocking to Digital Wallets for Retail Purchases

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Data is from January 2026 PYMNTS.com report titled "The New Checkout: Crimped Consumers Lean Into Online Retail and Digital Wallets." 2,108 US adults ages 18+ were surveyed during November 14-December 8, 2025.

Featured In

Digital wallet use rises as financially stressed consumers look past credit cards

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PYMNTS.com

Chart Title

Consumers Under High Financial Stress Are Flocking to Digital Wallets for Retail Purchases

Publication Date

January 8, 2026

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PYMNTS.com

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Digital wallet use rises as financially stressed consumers look past credit cards
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Digital PaymentsConsumer Attitudes on MarketingPersonal FinanceUnited States
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