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Move over, credit cards: Social-media stars are tapping magic wands to buy things

Tap-to-pay is getting a TikTok makeover as shoppers turn checking out into a personalized accessory.

Tap-to-pay is getting a TikTok makeover as shoppers turn checking out into a personalized accessory.

BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 10

Why it matters

This is a consumer payment trend involving social-media influencers adopting tap-to-pay technology, which is interesting but represents routine market activity without direct impact on credit markets or lending conditions.

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