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Covid-19 has had a dramatic impact on how individuals go about their everyday lives. With digital classrooms,\u202fZoom\u202fhappy hours, online meeting rooms, on-screen gyms, and meal deliveries, people are moving online to meet their needs for social and practical purposes. The pandemic has effectively accelerated the adoption of online services, solidifying our places in a digital world.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

 
With some restrictions around travel, driving, and interacting with others, online services were a game-changer, allowing people to access all they needed while\u202fstill remaining\u202fsafely at home. So, it should come as no surprise that the payment industry saw a dramatic shift during this time.  
 
Below are some of the impacts Covid-19 has had on online payment trends.\u202f <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contactless Payments <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With restrictions around interactions with others, distancing, and general concerns about hygiene and handwashing, tap-to-pay (or tap-and-go) payments saw a dramatic rise \u2013 according to Visa, these payments increased 150% in March 2020 compared to one year prior. Contactless payments enabled consumers to pay quickly without handing their card over to another person, leading to an increased sense of safety and security.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

eWallets, Mobile Banking and Instant EFT<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another contributor to contactless payments are NFC-enabled phones and eWallets stored within apps. eWallets also allow customers to tap-and-go. These wallets also eliminate the need for cash or carrying cards, storing all information in a single, secure place.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobile banking has also seen a rise, with more people relying on mobile apps and online portals to track and manage their finances, and even pay bills. Banks who previously did not have comprehensive online services have integrated more functionality into online access to make it easier than ever for people make payments by using Instant EFT<\/a>, receive payments and transfer funds  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

B2B Payments<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This shift also affected the B2B \u2013 business to business \u2013 segments. Traditionally, invoices may have been sent via mail to Accounts Payable and paid via printed checks. In these days of distancing and non-traditional work environments, this entire process has been embraced as a digitized workflow. Digital invoices are sent and can be paid through online payment options, eliminating steps (not to mention, saving paper and resources).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Already a steady trend, digital payments have seen a huge increase in adoption globally in the past year and a half. This trend is not expected to slow down, with survey respondents from around the world stating that they have grown accustomed to (and feel safe with) making payments online<\/a> for a variety of purposes.  

For more information on how you can add SiD Secure EFT<\/a> as a payment option on your website. Click here<\/a> or email us directly at sales@sidpayment.com<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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