Germany: Mobile Payments on the Rise, PayPal Dominates Online Retail (heise.de)

• Mobile payments growing in retail stores.
• PayPal still leads online shopping.
• Shift from cash/cards to contactless.

"A recent study reveals changing payment behavior in Germany. Mobile payments via smartphone or smartwatch are becoming increasingly popular in brick-and-mortar retail. At the same time, PayPal remains the undisputed number one payment method in online retail. The study documents a clear trend away from cash and cards towards contactless and mobile solutions. Exact percentages or the institute behind the study were not disclosed in the source."