Belgians happy to use smartphones for many things, just not digital ID

A survey of Belgian smartphone users from Deloitte revealed that they are open to using their devices for banking and health monitoring, but don’t want digital IDs on their phones.

Half of all Belgians regularly use their phone for physical payments, the survey reveals. Phones are also the top choice for online banking and making payments in brick-and-mortar shops. Consumers tend to prefer laptops for online shopping and streaming, however.

Still, a large majority of Belgians – 71 percent – …

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