The U.S. payment app market peaked at 35 million downloads in Q2 2020, driven by pandemic-related shifts toward digital-first and contactless financial tools.
See it on page 5Google Pay achieved a 347% year-over-year growth in early 2021 by utilizing referral incentives, cryptocurrency integration, and cashback rewards.
See it on page 14Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services like Klarna and Afterpay became a primary growth driver, with Klarna exceeding one million monthly installs through influencer-led marketing and retail integrations.
See it on page 27Money transfer services, including Western Union and Remitly, saw an 85% year-over-year adoption increase in April 2020 as users prioritized reliable digital remittance channels.
See it on page 20Leading payment platforms are evolving into comprehensive financial ecosystems by integrating advanced management tools, cryptocurrency support, and strategic multi-channel marketing to maintain market share.
See it on page 18That's the gist.
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