MANCHESTER, N.H. —

From groceries to gas, more people are tapping their phones instead of swiping cards to pay.

A 2024 Consumer Reports nationally representative survey found that about 75% of Americans have used a digital wallet, and of those, about four in 10 use one every week.

"I can just take it anywhere, whether it's on my phone or on my watch, I know that I always have something to pay with," said one person.

But not everyone is convinced, with some feeling safer sticking with cash.

"I feel more secure just going the old-fashion way and use cash," said another person.

While digital wallets are fast and convenient, they can create risks if a phone is lost or stolen.

"If someone gets into your digital wallet, they could access your money in seconds. That's why it's so important

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