Evolution and Trends in Digital Wallet Research: A Bibliometric Analysis in Scopus and Web of Science

Digital wallets have become a driving force in the global economy, with 2.4 billion users worldwide in 2020, a figure projected to reach 3.6 billion by 2026. This study conducts an in-depth bibliometric analysis to evaluate the current state and future trends of digital wallet research using scienti...

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Main Authors: Nieves del Pilar Pizzan-Tomanguillo, Tony Venancio Pereyra-Gonzales, Segundo Victor León-Ramírez, Jhon Bautista-Fasabi, Carlos Daniel Rosales-Bardalez, Roel Dante Gómez-Apaza, Sandra Lucero Pizzán-Tomanguillo
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author Nieves del Pilar Pizzan-Tomanguillo
Tony Venancio Pereyra-Gonzales
Segundo Victor León-Ramírez
Jhon Bautista-Fasabi
Carlos Daniel Rosales-Bardalez
Roel Dante Gómez-Apaza
Sandra Lucero Pizzán-Tomanguillo
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Tony Venancio Pereyra-Gonzales
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Jhon Bautista-Fasabi
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Roel Dante Gómez-Apaza
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description Digital wallets have become a driving force in the global economy, with 2.4 billion users worldwide in 2020, a figure projected to reach 3.6 billion by 2026. This study conducts an in-depth bibliometric analysis to evaluate the current state and future trends of digital wallet research using scientific databases such as Scopus and Web of Science. A scoping review methodology was applied, in which we analyzed 778 documents, following an eligibility process with the following search terms: “digital wallet”, “mobile wallet”, and “e-wallet”. Results show that India, the United States, and China are leading research efforts in this field. Key factors influencing the adoption of digital wallets include data security, ease of use, and integration with traditional payment systems. While much research has focused on technological innovation and adoption, significant gaps remain in areas such as blockchain integration and AI-driven solutions. This article provides the first comprehensive bibliometric analysis of digital wallets, offering crucial insights into emerging trends such as “blockchain”, “electronic commerce”, and “digital payments” and their role in shaping the future of financial technology.
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spelling doaj-art-2548b2028d8b4484ad83dcc8a81eb61a2025-08-20T02:43:54ZengMDPI AGPublications2304-67752024-10-011243410.3390/publications12040034Evolution and Trends in Digital Wallet Research: A Bibliometric Analysis in Scopus and Web of ScienceNieves del Pilar Pizzan-Tomanguillo0Tony Venancio Pereyra-Gonzales1Segundo Victor León-Ramírez2Jhon Bautista-Fasabi3Carlos Daniel Rosales-Bardalez4Roel Dante Gómez-Apaza5Sandra Lucero Pizzán-Tomanguillo6Formative Research Department, César Vallejo University, Tarapoto 22202, PeruUnidad de posgrado, César Vallejo University, Moyobamba 22001, PeruUnidad de posgrado, César Vallejo University, Moyobamba 22001, PeruFaculty of Business Sciences, César Vallejo University, Tarapoto 22202, PeruUnidad de Posgrado, César Vallejo University, Tarapoto 22202, PeruUnidad de Posgrado, Peruvian Union University, Juliaca 21101, PeruResearch Department, National University of San Marcos, Lima 15081, PeruDigital wallets have become a driving force in the global economy, with 2.4 billion users worldwide in 2020, a figure projected to reach 3.6 billion by 2026. This study conducts an in-depth bibliometric analysis to evaluate the current state and future trends of digital wallet research using scientific databases such as Scopus and Web of Science. A scoping review methodology was applied, in which we analyzed 778 documents, following an eligibility process with the following search terms: “digital wallet”, “mobile wallet”, and “e-wallet”. Results show that India, the United States, and China are leading research efforts in this field. Key factors influencing the adoption of digital wallets include data security, ease of use, and integration with traditional payment systems. While much research has focused on technological innovation and adoption, significant gaps remain in areas such as blockchain integration and AI-driven solutions. This article provides the first comprehensive bibliometric analysis of digital wallets, offering crucial insights into emerging trends such as “blockchain”, “electronic commerce”, and “digital payments” and their role in shaping the future of financial technology.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6775/12/4/34digital walletbibliometric analysisinnovationtechnologyScopusWeb of Science
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Roel Dante Gómez-Apaza
Sandra Lucero Pizzán-Tomanguillo
Evolution and Trends in Digital Wallet Research: A Bibliometric Analysis in Scopus and Web of Science
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title Evolution and Trends in Digital Wallet Research: A Bibliometric Analysis in Scopus and Web of Science
title_full Evolution and Trends in Digital Wallet Research: A Bibliometric Analysis in Scopus and Web of Science
title_fullStr Evolution and Trends in Digital Wallet Research: A Bibliometric Analysis in Scopus and Web of Science
title_full_unstemmed Evolution and Trends in Digital Wallet Research: A Bibliometric Analysis in Scopus and Web of Science
title_short Evolution and Trends in Digital Wallet Research: A Bibliometric Analysis in Scopus and Web of Science
title_sort evolution and trends in digital wallet research a bibliometric analysis in scopus and web of science
topic digital wallet
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technology
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Web of Science
url https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6775/12/4/34
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