Share of internet users using mobile payments APAC 2023, by country

In a survey conducted in 2023 regarding the usage of mobile payment services, 44.2 percent of respondents in Hong Kong stated that they used mobile payment services monthly. In comparison, about 19.3 percent of respondents in Japan used mobile payment services monthly. 

The rise of digital payments

Digital payments gained significant momentum in recent years, becoming an increasingly popular payment method. Digital wallets have emerged as one of the most used payment methods, far ahead of credit or debit cards. The number of consumers using mobile wallets has already surpassed 100 million in Indonesia, highlighting the widespread adoption of online transactions.  

Asia-Pacific’s online population

The internet population in the Asia-Pacific region is among the highest in the world, with the share of mobile internet users also continuing to grow. An increasing number of people use their phones for a variety of purposes, which leads to a high rate of mobile phone usage. The average time spent using mobile internet has surpassed more than five hours daily in the Philippines, with many other countries in the region not far behind.