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<\/span>What is a digital wallet?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Digital wallets<\/strong>, also known as e-wallets<\/strong>, are payment tools that allow you to pay digitally. They work like a traditional wallet but adapted to the online world.<\/p>\n

In most cases, these wallets are available as mobile apps, securely storing virtual versions of multiple cards. This means users don’t need to enter their card details for every transaction\u2014or even carry their physical card. Another advantage is the ability to store digital receipts, letting users access important documents whenever they need them.<\/p>\n

<\/span>How do digital wallets work?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

A digital wallet uses software to link payment data between a bank account and the provider processing the transaction. Once you set up your digital wallet, you can use it to pay online or contactless, store receipts and other documents, etc. There are many wallets available, with the most popular being Apple Pay<\/strong><\/a> and Google Pay<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

There are also different types of digital wallets:<\/p>\n