on Tuesday highlighted the use of the digital wallet as means of secure payment that reduces the risk of contagion by coronavirus (COVID-19) while boosting financial inclusion.
He added that this initiative is part of the financial inclusion policy promoted by the Government and that it will serve to prevent contagion which usually occurs through the use of physical money.
For her part, Minister Donayre pointed out that the use of digital wallets is an important mechanism for the population to have safe money on their mobile phones.
Moreover, Jesus Maria district Mayor Jorge Quintana assured that currently 60% of vendors in this market have joined the digital wallet mechanism.
Through digital wallets, operations or purchases are made in any establishment immediately, thus avoiding physical contact and exposure to contagion.