digital wallet

American

[dij-i-tl wol-it, waw-lit] / ˈdɪdʒ ɪ tl ˈwɒl ɪt, ˈwɔ lɪt /

noun

an electronic device, website, software system, or database that facilitates commercial transactions by storing a consumer's credit card, shipping address, and other payment data.

Etymology

Origin of digital wallet

First recorded in 2010–15

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digital wallet

The American company behind the wildly popular gaming platform Roblox announced on Friday that it is launching a new digital wallet to make it easier for creators to get paid quickly.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

To compete, Paze—the digital wallet from some of the country’s biggest banks—is turning to the holdouts and technophobes, but it faces an uphill battle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Nationwide, Apple and Google are expected to see their digital wallet users grow more, reaching 90.5 million and 55 million U.S. users, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

Japanese fintech PayPay, a mobile digital wallet, is up more than 40% from its IPO price following its listing on March 12.

From Barron's ● Mar. 25, 2026

He is also building a panic button into the digital wallet.

From BBC ● Jan. 18, 2026

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