# Millennial-Targeted Mobile Wallets 'bux' Offers Money Transfers, Withdrawals & International Calls By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bux References: [bux](http://bux.com/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/app/bux.com-mobilemoney/id668480167?mt=8) 'bux' brands itself as an "advanced mobile wallet" that serves as an easy-to-use application for everything from paying bills and making "bux to bux" money transfers to withdrawing funds. With the bux iOS or Android app, users are also able to place [international calls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itau-unibanco) with ease. By streamlining multiple products and services into a single app, consumers may complete a variety of tasks from just a single location without the need to download multiple single-use applications. bux first started out as an Australian company and now operates in more than 100 countries with various bank partners. Many budget-conscious Millennials who have accumulated debt while receiving a post-secondary education during a recession are now looking to improve their [financial literacy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/financial-education-platform) through [easy-to-use apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spendwell) that can seamlessly be fit into their lifestyle. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Streamlined Mobile Wallets:** The trend of combining multiple products and services into a single app allows consumers to complete various tasks from one location. - **Financial Literacy Apps:** Millennials are seeking easy-to-use apps that improve their financial literacy and fit seamlessly into their lifestyle. - **International Calling Integration:** Integrating international calling features into mobile wallets provides users with convenience and accessibility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fintech:** Fintech companies can leverage the trend of streamlined mobile wallets to offer comprehensive financial services through a single app. - **Education Technology:** EdTech companies can develop financial literacy apps that cater to the needs of Millennials seeking to improve their financial well-being. - **Telecommunications:** Telecom companies can explore integrating international calling features into mobile wallets to provide convenience and enhance user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gen Z Budgeting Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen-z-financial-health.md) - [Global Money-Transferring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hsbc-2.md) - [Africa-Focused Digital Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abba-payments.md) - [Visual Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizme.md) - [Global Money-Managing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zing.md) - [Simplified Digital Financing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spush-wallet.md) - [Multi-Currency Super App Startups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contoxia.md) - [Budget Tracking Managers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-management.md) - [App-Based Employee Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-financial-1.md)