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Indonesia Digital Wallet Trend 1st Semester of 2020 – Jakpat Survey Report

The cashless society in Indonesia is increasingly popular as technology literacy increases. According to the 2019 Fintech Daily Social Indonesia Report, the digital wallet or “e-wallet” platform is the most popular financial technology “fintech” category in Indonesia¹. In 2019, the value of electronic money transactions surged sharply by 207% to Rp 145.2 trillion². Whereas, the digital wallet is highly recommended by the government due to the new normal period to avoid physical contact.

Relevant to that matter, Jakpat has conducted a survey of 1,441 internet users to understand the use of digital wallets in Indonesia. This report will discuss trends of digital wallets in this new era, major players in the industry, and focus on server-based digital wallet payments.