In many countries, paying for things using mobile phone apps is becoming increasingly common. Does this development have more advantages or more disadvantages?
From the past decade, technology has advanced enormously. Among all the technology sectors, mobile phones have evolved a lot. Earlier, cellphones were used only for calling,
however
, with the mobile applications, now one can use them for shopping, communication and paying bills. Linking Words
This
essay will illustrate both pros and cons of using mobile phones for payments.
To commence with, paying for things using cellphones have a number of advantages. Linking Words
First
of all, Linking Words
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trend has made people's lives easier. Now, they don't have to stand in a queue in front of an ATM to withdraw cash. Linking Words
Secondly
, Linking Words
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development lends a helping hand in saving our environment as fewer trees are cut down to print notes. Linking Words
In addition
, Linking Words
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phenomenon Linking Words
also
helps in taking positive steps toward building a cashless economy. Linking Words
Likewise
, people can save money as well by using these applications because they usually offer some discounts or coupons on payments. Linking Words
For instance
, PayTM, PayPal Linking Words
are
some famous payment applications used by masses.
It is rightly said that every coin has a flip side. Change the verb form
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Thus
, these phone apps have various drawbacks as well. Linking Words
Firstly
, one can easily become a victim of an online scam by using these apps. Linking Words
Also
, there is no surety of whether user's data, Linking Words
such
as their card number or bank details are secured or not. Linking Words
Moreover
, these applications are hard to use for elderly people as they are not usually familiar with using them. Linking Words
Similarly
, if a person loses their phone, someone can misuse it to pay using these applications.
In a nutshell, it is apt to conclude that, Linking Words
although
paying using cellphone apps has brought a lot of convenience and comfort to people's lives. Linking Words
However
, they can Linking Words
also
lose their money if these apps are not secured. Governments should bring in some policies to ensure user data security and save masses from online frauds.Linking Words
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