TSYS Releases 2012 Research Results On Consumer Payment Preferences

TSYS has announced the results of its second annual nationwide primary consumer research study. More than 1,000 consumers who owned a debit card were surveyed on payment choice, perceptions of value, and what might influence them to change how they pay. Key findings include:

• Debit cards continue to be the preferred payment type for everyday purchases, driven in part by the desire of many to manage their money on a near-daily basis.

• Merchant discounts and offers are the most effective way to influence consumers to use a payment type more often.

• Awareness of alternative payment accounts and methods is high, and consumers’ overall understanding of and interest in mobile payments has advanced considerably since last year.

• Consumers continue to be focused on the security, ease of use, control and speed at check-out, and incorporating these features into new or expanded offerings will result in greater consumer adoption.

You can request a copy of the research results at www.tsys.com/debit.