Main reason for U.S. users to start using mobile payments 2015

Published by Statista Research Department, Mar 30, 2016
This statistic provides information on the main reason U.S. mobile users began using mobile payments in 2015. Through the survey, it was found that 2.5 percent of U.S. users had accessed mobile payment services in the past 12 months because a store they visited started offering the service.

What are the main reasons you started using mobile payments?

CharacteristicShare of respondents
I liked the convenience of mobile payments 45%
I got a smartphone 20.5%
The ability to make mobile payments became available 13.8%
I became comfortable with the security of mobile payments 7.1%
Other 4.5%
To take advantage of loyalty or rewards points and discounts 4%
Refused to answer 2.7%
A store I visit started offering the service 2.5%
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Created with Highcharts 7.2.2Share of respondents45%45%20.5%20.5%13.8%13.8%7.1%7.1%4.5%4.5%4%4%2.7%2.7%2.5%2.5%I liked the convenience of mobile paymentsI got a smartphoneThe ability to make mobile payments became availableI became comfortable with the security of mobile paymentsOtherTo take advantage of loyalty or rewards points and discountsRefused to answerA store I visit started offering the service
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Release date

March 2016

Region

United States

Survey time period

November 4 to 25, 2015

Number of respondents

436 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

The original question refers to individuals who have participated in mobile payments "in the past 12 months".

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