Survey: Consumers want mobile wallets

New York -- More than half (55%) of consumers want mobile wallets, according to a new survey from payment technology provider VeriFone. This percentage rises to 70% among Millennial consumers.



In addition, VeriFone data shows that 65% of U.S, consumers will continue to use credit and debit as primary payment methods in 2014. Consumers are most likely to use smartphones to small purchases (45%) via smartphone, as opposed to medium (44%) and large (29%) purchases.



Other findings include:



• 44% of consumers are familiar with alternative methods of payment, such as NFC, mobile wallet and contactless.



• The most popular advantages of mobile wallets are tracking spending and mobile deals (45% each), followed by faster (34%) and no wallet (28%).



• 45% of consumers feel it is important for stores to have the latest mobile wallet technology.



• 60% of consumers are willing to share personal data for relevant deals and a customized experience.