Why the future of your payments is in software

You have friends who are very good at getting deals. They seem to be the ones who usually get more bang for the buck when you go out. They will tell you the best credit card to have or the best way to get free access to airport lounges. They will have a trick up their sleeve to get upgrades on travel or more discounts on tickets. You envy their habit of find out the right timing to spend money.

The last mile connectivity through smartphones is an established norm. As communication devices get lighter due to new hardware technologies, the software will soon do multiple tasks that would ensure a checkout without you having to do much. A simple one line instruction will do the job.