As near field communication (NFC) and wireless payment technology is introduced to more and more smartphones, analysts predict that the value of NFC transactions alone by 2014 will approach $50 billion, and will begin to slowly replace the humble credit card.
GPlus has created this nice infographic detailing mobile phone payment growth and the major players currently involved.
 
           
   
       
                  
 
    
   
    
   
    
  

 
    
   
    
   
    
  