什么是电子钱包(e-Wallet)?
电子钱包(e-Wallet)是一种安全的数字支付应用程序,允许用户以电子方式存储资金,通过移动设备便捷地进行无现金交易和资金转账。
它可以与银行账户或银行卡绑定,实现无缝充值与支付,并广泛应用于实体店消费、线上购物以及个人间转账。
电子钱包(e-Wallet) VS 终端机(Payment Terminal)
Aspect | e-Wallet | Payment Terminal |
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Definition | 一个用于无现金支付的移动应用程序,可将资金以数字形式存储。 | 一种实体设备(POS/EDC 机),用于处理银行卡(信用卡/借记卡)支付。 |
Payment Method | Scan QR code, tap phone (NFC), or online checkout. | Insert, tap, or swipe a bank card. |
Fund Source | Preloaded balance from bank, card, or online transfer. | Directly linked to customer’s bank account or credit card. |
Device Needed | Smartphone with internet connection. | Physical card terminal provided by the bank/payment provider. |
Usage | Widely used for small, fast, cashless payments (retail, F&B, transport, online shopping). | Common for in-store payments where customers prefer using debit/credit cards. |
Extra Features | Can store vouchers, loyalty points, tickets, and allow peer-to-peer transfers. | Mainly for processing payments only (some may print receipts). |
Examples | Touch ‘n Go, GrabPay, Boost, PayPal, Apple Pay. | Maybank terminal, CIMB terminal, Visa/MasterCard EDC machines. |