Payment methods?

1. Credit or debit card
2. PayPal
3. Bank transfer
4. Cash on delivery
5. Mobile payment apps (e.g. Apple Pay, Google Pay)
6. Cryptocurrency
7. Electronic wallets (e.g. Venmo, Cash App)
8. Online payment platforms (e.g. Stripe, Square)

Cash

- Physical currency (e.g., bills, coins)
- Accepted by many businesses, especially small and local ones
- Can be anonymous and convenient

Credit cards

- Plastic cards with a set credit limit
- Allow for cashless purchases and can build credit
- Typically accepted by most businesses
- May come with rewards, points, or cash back

Debit cards

- Plastic cards linked to a bank account
- Deduct funds directly from the account
- Can be used for purchases or ATM withdrawals
- Often offer no rewards or benefits

Mobile payments

- Use smartphones or devices to make payments
- Examples include Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay
- Convenient and secure, but may require additional setup and fees

Online payments

- Use the internet or mobile apps to make purchases or send money
- Examples include PayPal, Venmo, Zelle
- Easy and convenient, but may have transaction fees

E-wallets

- Digital wallets that store payment information
- Allow for easy and secure online or in-app purchases
- Examples include Google Wallet, Apple Wallet

Bank transfers

- Electronic transfers between bank accounts
- Can be made online, via mobile apps, or over the phone
- Secure and convenient, but may have transfer limits or fees

Checks

- Paper documents that order a bank to pay a certain amount
- Can be used for payments but are becoming less common
- May require additional processing time and fees

Cryptocurrency

- Digital or virtual currencies based on blockchain technology
- Examples include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin
- Accepted by a growing number of businesses, but can be volatile and less regulated