The digitization of payments continued to influence and evolve in 2017. As consumers opt for more convenient and digital methods of payments such as contactless, online transfers and in-app purchases, we see traditional forms of payment, like cash and cheque, declining in the marketplace. The digitization of payments continued to influence and evolve in 2017. As consumers opt for more convenient and digital methods of payments such as contactless, online transfers and in-app purchases, we see traditional forms of payment, like cash and cheque, declining in the marketplace.