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1,111,111 TRP = 11,111 USD
1,111,111 TRP = 11,111 USD
1,111,111 TRP = 11,111 USD
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Payment alternatives refer to non-traditional methods of transferring value beyond cash or bank cards. These include:
Digital Wallets (e.g., PayPal, Apple Pay): Store card/bank details for contactless payments via smartphones.
Cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin): Decentralized digital currencies using blockchain technology for peer-to-peer transactions.
Mobile Money (e.g., M-Pesa in Africa): SMS or app-based transfers, ideal for unbanked populations.
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) (e.g., Klarna): Split purchases into interest-free installments.
Bank Transfers (e.g., SEPA, ACH): Direct account-to-account transfers, often free or low-cost.
Prepaid Cards: Load funds onto cards without linking to a bank account.
Barter Systems: Direct exchange of goods/services, revived digitally via platforms like Bunz.
Stablecoins (e.g., USDT): Cryptocurrencies pegged to stable assets like the USD to reduce volatility.
Contactless Payments (e.g., NFC-enabled wearables): Fast, secure taps for in-store purchases.
Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Apps (e.g., Venmo): Socially integrated money-sharing platforms.
Advantages: Speed, inclusivity, lower fees, and global access. Challenges: Regulatory scrutiny (e.g., crypto volatility), security risks (e.g., fraud), and adoption barriers in rural areas.
In Nigeria (NG), options like OPay, PalmPay, and crypto thrive due to limited banking infrastructure. The future leans toward AI-driven biometric payments and CBDCs (e.g., Nigeria’s eNaira).