The future of payments: 9 trends to watch

By the end of the decade, we will witness significant innovations that will reshape commerce and usher in “the next economy." The transformative changes ahead include a reimagining of money, new ways to exchange value, intelligent experiences that cut across physical and digital environments, and elevated principles of inclusivity and sustainability changing how we design, build and deliver products.

Against the backdrop of the next economy, changing consumer expectations, emerging technologies and collaborative regulatory engagement will accelerate new payment innovations. Our newest Mastercard Signals report explores nine payments innovations that could unfold over the next five to seven years.