Gaming Payments Friction Costs Industry Billions as Wallet Demand Surges
Event summary
- 64% of gamers abandoned purchases due to payment friction in the past year
- 84% of gamers want unified digital wallets for gaming/entertainment spending
- 29% of gamers are high-to-very-high monthly spenders in gaming
- 68% say frictionless payments enhance their gaming experience
The big picture
As gaming evolves into an always-on entertainment platform, payment infrastructure is emerging as a critical revenue lever. Paysafe's research highlights how checkout friction and security concerns are leaving billions in unrealized gaming spend. The findings underscore a broader industry shift toward embedded finance solutions that blend payments with entertainment experiences. With $167 billion in annual transaction volume, Paysafe is positioning itself as the payments backbone for this transition.
What we're watching
- Wallet Adoption
- How quickly gaming platforms integrate unified wallet solutions...
- Revenue Impact
- Whether reduced friction can materially increase gaming spend...
- Security Prioritization
- The pace at which fraud protection becomes a competitive differentiator...
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