FINANCIAL INCLUSION
A KEY ASPECT OF ANY FINANCIAL ENTITYTOWARDS A CASHLESS SOCIETY
The pandemic accelerated the transition towards a society without cash, and interest in digital currencies grew significantly in 2020. Many people found themselves obliged to make payments without contact, and this resulted in a great increase in the installation of mobile payment apps in Latin America. According one report from the Banco Central, the ratio of electronic payments to cash withdrawals in 2020 was more than was more than 2 to 1.
THE ROLE OF VIRTUAL WALLETS
By developing a digital wallet, Banks can take advantage of the massive growth of the digital economy while encouraging the inclusion of wide sectors of society. The increasing presence of cell phones creates opportunities to channel digital wallets through these devices. More information on virtual wallets as tools for inclusion in our white paper.