With so many apps available to help consumers pay for items on the go, unique app interfaces help to set certain platforms apart from the rest. With features such as emoji-based ordering and biometric identify verification now available to consumers, it is clear that app-enabled payment systems are rapidly evolving.
Some of the most creative payment app interfaces are those that use emojis to facilitate online payments. For example, Domino's made headlines for allowing consumers to order pizza simply by using the pizza emoji. Inmoji has also come up with a similar system that allows brands to use emojis for eCommerce purposes.
Beyond emojis, many payment apps have found other creative ways to make their interfaces more engaging for consumers. Many of these apps leverage actions that consumers already carry out on their phone such as sending texts, taking pictures or even playing music. In fact, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is even working on app-based technology that allows consumers to pay for purchases with selfies.
13 Unique Payment App Interfaces
From Sound-Based Mobile Payments to Emoji-Ordering Pizza Apps:
Katherine Pendrill — Mar 18, 2016 — Tech
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Pizza Emoji Deliveries
Domino's is Allowing Customers to Order Pizza Using a Beloved Emoticon
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Biometric Banking Wristbands
This Wearable Payment Device Uses Your Pulse for Authentification
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Face Recognition Payment Tools
Alibaba's 'Smile To Pay' Lets You Pay Via Face Scan
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Emoji Food Delivery Services
Fooji Helps the Restaurant Industry Move into the Texting Era
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Sound-Based Mobile Payments
ToneTag Lets Consumers Make Secure Mobile Payments with Sound
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Emoji-Based Gifting Platforms
The 'Inmoji' System Turns Brand Logos into Unique Emojis
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Social Fund-Sending Apps
Western Union's New Online Money Transfer is Integrated with Social Media
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No-Hands Payment Services
Google's Hands Free Payment Lets You Pay Without Tapping a Card
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Digital Doughnut Notifiers
Krispy Kreme Appifies Its 'Hot Doughnuts Now' Sign
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Hipster Alcohol Delivery Apps
The 'Drinkeasy' Service Lets Users Text for Alcohol Deliveries
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Emoji-Ordering Pizza Apps
Domino's Australia Now Lets Consumers Order Simply Using the Pizza Emoji
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Text Message Payments
The New Google Wallet App Lets You Pay By Texting
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Gamified Payment Apps
This App Changes the Concept of Collections by Educating Consumers
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AI-Powered Fashion Apps
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AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
Interactive In-Store Ads
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AI-Fueled Finance Apps
The 'Finn' App Can Provide Accurate Responses to Complex Queries
AI-Backed Private Payment Solutions
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Shoe Retailer AI Apps
SuperStep Partnered with 'IMSHOP' to Create a Convenient Mobile App
AI-Powered Digital Banks
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AI Messaging Apps
With 'Viber,' Users can Now Chat with a Famous Artificial Intelligence
Magazine-Integrated QR Features
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Gamified Shopping Apps
Yaysay Combines AI-Powered Personalization & Gamification
AI-Enhanced Grocery Apps
Instacart Unveiled a Suite of AI Features Coming to its Mobile App
Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
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Flexible Mobile Bank Payments
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Africa-Focused Digital Wallets
Abba Payments Debuts a Digital Wallet Service for African Consumers
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
Efficient Business Payments
Xero Debuted Two New Integrations for Business Payments
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Consolidated Automotive Apps
The 'Fisker' App Caters to Every Aspect Of the Customer Experience
Social Commerce Apps
GIST is an App-Based Social Platform for Sharing Purchases with Friends
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
AI Beauty Shopping Apps
Trendio's Video Shopping App Shares Personally Curated Content
Video-Style Chat App Features
WhatsApp Instant Video Messages Enables Quick Communication
Integrated Payment Applications
MoneyCollect's New Payment Gateway Enhances the User Experience
Comprehensive Web3 Super Apps
'MultiversX' is Combining Countless Web3 Services in One App
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
Parent-Connected Teen Shopping Apps
Hollister's Debuts New 'Share2Pay' For Teen Shoppers
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Voice-Based AI QSR Services
Valyant AI and Paerpay Tansform Drive-thru Experience with AI
Personalized AI Emojis
Emojifyer AI Turns Your Selfies Into Emojis
Financial Support Apps
'Cleo' is Helping Gen Z Feel More Confident About Money
AI-Enabled Delivery Chatbots
Uber Eats Launches an AI Chatbot to Help Improve User Experiences
Selfie Identity Verification
Cabify and Incode Technologies Introduce a New Verification Feature
Democratic Digital Artwork Apps
The 'ArtzMe' App Makes Art Accessible to Everyone
Self-Ordering Table Systems
GoTab Launches the Self-Ordering Kiosks for Table Service Businesses
Simple B2B Payment Apps
Hopscotch Enables "Instant, Fee-free Payments for Small Businesses"
Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions
Loopy Loyalty Adds Loyalty Cards in Apple and Google Wallet
Aggregated On-Demand Service Apps
The 'finish'd' App Combines a Range of Services into One Spot
Advertising E-Commerce Tools
Tokens Launches the Valor E-Commerce Platform for QR Code Advertising
Interactive AR Experiences
The Sendit App Engaged Gen Alpha on Valentine's Day
Streamlined Shoppable Video Ads
Instacart Launches New Shoppable Video Ads in 'Ads Manager'
Digital Loyalty Customer Cards
Passkit Makes Loyalty Cards for Apple and Google Wallet
Omnichannel Grocery Technologies
Instacart Launches the New Omnichannel Solutions for Grocers
Digital Delivery Service Storefronts
Instacart Storefront Lets Retailers Customize the Interface
TikTok-Inspired Music Features
Spotify Showcased a Redesigned Homepage for its Mobile App
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Instant Payment Cellphones
The Nokia 105 Classic Supports the Unified Payments Interface
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
Beauty-Focused Shopping Apps
The 'Trendio' Live Shopping App Offers Access to Beauty Content
Rewarding App-Based Games
Pick n Pay Introduces the New 'Smart Hopper' Game for Shoppers
Rewarding Money Apps
Shakepay Has an Innovative Reward System for Digital Currencies
Influencer Search Apps
Mavn Connects Influencers with Their Favorite Brands for Paid Opportunities
Communication App Shopping Experiences
WhatsApp Flows Allow for In-App Booking and Shopping
Customized Convenience Retailer Apps
Family Express is Introducing a Personalized App Experience
Social City Exploration Apps
The 'Geometrik' App Connects Citizens and Businesses Together
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
Shopping App Football Games
This In-App Game from Klarna Provide Rewards for Football Fans
Innovative SCO Kiosks
Austrian Brand Shopreme Debuts a New Self-Checkout Kiosk for Retailers
Bank-Enabled Payment Rings
Intesa Sanpaolo is Introducing a New Contactless Payment Ring
Short-Form Foodie Feeds
Uber Eats is Testing Out a New Vertical Feed Like TikTok and Instagram
Immersive Language-Learning Apps
Travel Echo Helps Travelers Engage With Locals Abroad
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Mobile Game Payment Partnerships
NetEase is Partnering with Checkout.com on Game Payment Solutions
Virtual Avatar Workers
The Bite Ninja Platform Allows Retailers to Outsource Cashier Work Online
Affordable Payment Acceptance Devices
Pine Labs Launches the 'Mini' QR Device with Card Acceptance
Authenticated Product Review Apps
This App Matchers Shoppers With Brands Looking For Reviews
Text Messenger Checkout Applications
'Postscript' Uses Text-To-Buy to Improve Customer Retention
Customized Membership Cards
Amaze Technologies Offers Digital Wallet Loyalty Solutions for Brands
Kid-Focused Finance Apps
ABN Amro Launches a Financial Literacy App for Children
AI-Powered Retail Payments
Focalpay's New AI Features Streamline Retail and E-Commerce Operations
Text-to-Image AI Apps
The Bonkers App Quickly Creates Images using AI
Compact Payment Devices
Dojo Releases a Pocket-Sized Card Machine for Convenient Table Payments
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
SMS Commerce Services
klaviyo Allows Customers and Brands to Sell or Buy Products via SMS
AI-Powered Receipt Management Apps
The 'Receipty' App Automates Bookkeeping to Ensure Thoroughness
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
Cost-Effective POS Systems
The SOUNDPAYMENTS Sound POS Works in Any Retail Space
AI Adaptive Music Apps
This Music Platform Can Tailor Its Tunes to Your Needs and Moods
Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps
Researchers Develop the OneButtonPIN on the Side of a Phone
Global Money-Transferring Apps
HSBC Unveils its Inclusive 'Zing' App and Debit Card in the UK
Interconnected Messaging Ecosystems
Whatsapp to Introduce Support for Messages Third-Party Apps
E-Commerce Billing Features
Shopify Unveils the 'Shopify Bill Pay' Solution for Merchant Expenses
Accessible Payment Cards
Mastercard's Touch Cards Have Notches to Aid the Visually Impaired
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Gamified Budgeting Apps
Bread Budgeting Makes Budgeting Fun By Integrating Challenges
Curated Flight Deal Apps
The Going App Offers Expert and Personalized Travel Deals
iOS-Influenced Travel Apps
Uber’s Redesigned App Uses the Latest iPhone Features on iOS 16
Pocket Concierge Apps
The Scene Matches Users to Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Cafes
Delightful Recurring Payment Apps
The 'm0nthly' App Offers Mindful Money Management
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
Contactless Mobile Payments
Intesa Sanpaolo Teams Up with Nexi to Launch the SoftPOS Application
Shareable Purchase Features
Fashion Retailer Hollister Has Launched Its New Share2Pay Option
Location-Based QSR Technology
Chipotle is Integrating Location-Based Technology Into its App
Expanded Cross-Border Payments
Visa Announces the Expansion of its Visa+ Program for US Customers
Crypto-Focused Payment Integrations
ConsenSys' MetaMask Integrates PayPal for Easier Crypto Buying
CarPlay-Enabled Pizza Orders
Domino's Introduces In-Car Ordering Using Apple CarPlay
Amusement Park QR Readers
Intercard Launches the New Digital Kiosks with QR Code Readers
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Convenient Palm Payment Expansions
Amazon One Payments are Coming to Whole Foods Markets
Indian Dining Payments
Amazon India is Launching Dine-In Payments Using Amazon Pay
Avatar-Supporting Social Features
Whatsapp Introduces Meta's Bitmoji-Style Avatars to its Platform
Contactless Merchant Payments
Paypal and Venmo Now Support Apple’s Tap to Pay Contactless Payments
Seamless Automotive Shopping Apps
Awin Group of Dealerships Launches Mobile App to Enhance CX
Custom-Made Loyalty Apps
The TXB Loyalty App Turns Points into Cash for Use on Anything in Store
Breakfast Rewards Apps
Effin Egg Launches the New Loyalty App for Consumers
African Digital Wallet Platforms
Union54 Launches a New Social Commerce Platform Called ChitChat
Tip-Enabling App Features
Zomato is Launching a New Feature that Lets Customers Tip Kitchen Staff
Global Money-Managing Apps
Zing Empowers Users to Send Money Internationally, Worry-Free
Video Call Shopping Services
Apple's Specialist over Video Service Enhances Personalization
Updated Restaurant App Rewards
California Pizza Kitchen Updated its Mobile App with Perks
App-Based Employee Payments
Instant Financial Automates Access to Employee Wages with New App
Subscription-Based ROI Codes
Cashfree Payments and NPCI Team Up to Launch 'AutoPay on QR'
Revamped Grocery Loyalty Apps
Tesco Unveils the New and Improved Digital Clubcard and Grocery App
Non-Disruptive Digital Meeting Features
Google Meet Adds New Emoji Features to React During Calls
All-New Retail Payment Methods
Amazon Rolls Out a New Venmo Payment Option for U.S. Customers
Mobile Convenience Apps
Kum & Go Unveils its New Mobile Shopping Platform and Rewards Program
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Comprehensive Business Loyalty Solutions
BusinessQR Helps Brands Build Customer Loyalty
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Grocery Delivery Payment Updates
DoorDash Now Accepts SNAP/EBT Online Payments
Expansive Emoticon Libraries
Amicons Offer 300 Friendly and Personality-Filled Emoticons
Personalized Payment Requests
FreedomPay and Prommt Unite to Deliver Secure Personalized Payments
Digital Income Tax Payments
PhonePe Launches a New Income Tax Payment Feature for its Customers
QSR Rewards Interfaces
California Pizza Kitchen Launches an Updated Mobile App and Perks
Interactive Presentation Polls
MeetMoji Uses AI to Create Engaging and Interactive Meetings
In-App Subscription-Canceling Features
Mastercard and Subaio Streamline Subscription-Canceling
Comprehensive Indian Payment Tools
BharatPe Unveils the Country's First All-in-One Payment Device
Shopping Rewards Programs
PayPal Debuts a New Rewards Program That Integrates Honey Discounts
Digital Commercial Payment Apps
Mastercard Unveils the Mobile Virtual Card App for Businesses
UK Contactless Pay Expansions
Apple Tap to Pay Lets iPhone Users Pay Seamlessly in the UK
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
Digital Cash Payment Systems
Apple Cash is Planning to Offer a Virtual Card Number in Update
Comprehensive Checkout Tools
TreviPay Launches an All-in-One Checkout Solution to Reduce Friction