For mobile payment systems to gain traction with consumers they must first be accepted by a critical mass of stores. With 7-Eleven’s announcement, along with others, app-based payments may be starting to reach that tipping point.
For example, Costco last month joined a long list of retailers accepting Apple Pay, Google Wallet and Samsung Pay. According to AppleInsider, eBay has begun implementing Apple Pay and CVS Pharmacy will start rolling it out this year, Apple CEO Tim Cook said during the July quarterly conference call.
