The data presents the proximity mobile payment transaction value in the U.S. from 2015 to 2021, in billion USD. In 2021, near-field-communications or other contactless technologies are projected to generate close to 190 billion USD in transaction value.
As of 2015, about 12.7% of smartphone users in the U.S. were actively using proximity mobile payment services. Industry experts project mobile proximity payments to be amongst the most successful future mobile payment methods. Popular application areas are paying for transport and transit, as well as retail goods and services.
