Opinions

Lots of consumers are using mobile checking for the first time, so it's important to provide extra help, says Mitek's Michael Diamond.

Modern life can be full of anxieties for people living paycheck-to-paycheck, especially during times of emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Contactless, mobile and a retreat from cash are just the start. The coronavirus will upend the entire payments process, said Icon Solutions' Simon Wilson.

The failure to bring decades-old processes into the digital era not only continues to cost companies dearly but has become increasingly disruptive in the current COVID-19 environment.

Trends in China such as mobile payments, omnichannel shopping and social commerce show us what a post-coronavirus world could look like for brands and retailers in the U.S., says Azoya International's Franklin Chu.

Consumers like having different payment options, and not just a few, says RS2 North America's Daniela Mielke.

While we all want to go back to the way things were before this pandemic struck, in the payments space, it is more about pivoting to the next normal.

A merchant’s payment provider can play a decisive role in determining whether the merchant is able to ensure business continuity during force majeure events, says Credorax’s Igal Rotem.

The path away from cash and plastic was well underway before the pandemic, and will deeping during the crisis and beyond, says Paysafe's Daniel Kornitzer.

What works for regular commuters may not work for occasional riders, says OSPT's Jean-Philippe Wolyniec.