# Digital Dough Infographics The 'Payment Wars' Chart Compares Methods of Purchase By Kevin Young | Published 2012-03-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-wallets References: [vouchercodes](http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk/most-wanted/infographic-payment-wars-10524.html) [Electronic wallet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spush-wallet) are a payment method you might want to consider if you are always that one customer at the front of the line, scrounging through your wallet or purse looking for cash while everyone behind you huffs and puffs -- the 'Payment Wars' chart presents the differences between the analog and [digital methods of payment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smooth-commerce). One of the concepts presented allows you to purchase goods with a simple tap of your smart phone; another method of payment is a device that connects to your phone, allowing you to [swipe your credit card](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swipe-to-finance). The payment goes through and you sign for it directly on your phone. Receipts are sent through e-mails so you’ll never lose it. In this infographic, Vouchercodes.co.uk shows how users can change their way of payment and what their options are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Electronic Wallets:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing user-friendly and secure electronic wallet platforms. - **Mobile Payment:** Potential for disruptive innovation in creating seamless mobile payment solutions that eliminate the need for physical credit cards. - **Digital Receipts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing efficient and eco-friendly digital receipt systems that eliminate paper waste. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fintech:** Fintech companies have the opportunity to revolutionize electronic wallets and mobile payment technologies. - **Retail:** Retailers can embrace digital receipts and implement seamless mobile payment solutions to enhance the customer experience. - **Payment Processing:** Payment processing companies can innovate by offering secure and efficient mobile payment solutions and digital receipt services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Visual Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizme.md) - [Paper-Free Retail Receipts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vynamic-digital-receipt.md) - [Compact Payment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dojo.md) - [Anti-Overspending POS Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wealth-management-pos-concept.md) - [Instant Messaging Payment Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pay-by-text.md) - [QR Code-Based Payment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qr-codebased-payment.md) - [Fee-Saving Payment Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robinpay-app.md) - [Contactless Payment Accepting Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tap-to-pay.md) - [Tap-to-Pay Smartphone Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-tap-to-pay.md)