In 2022, consumers in South Africa demonstrated a noticeable interest in emerging payment methods. Approximately 95 percent of the population utilized at least one emerging payment method. The majority purchased from online marketplaces, with 67 percent. Utilizing a mobile app to purchase something followed, with 66 percent.
Digital payment adoption trends in South Africa in 2022
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