Does a digital wallet require a bank account?
No, a digital wallet does not necessarily require a bank account. While some digital wallets are linked to a bank account for funding purposes, there are also options that allow you to load money directly into the wallet using various payment methods like credit/debit cards, prepaid cards, or even cryptocurrency. However, the specific requirements may vary depending on the digital wallet service you choose.
Common digital wallets that do and do not require a bank account.
1. Digital wallets that do not require a bank account:
  - PayPal (allows funding through credit/debit cards)
  - Google Pay (can be funded with credit/debit cards)
  - Venmo
  - Square Cash App
  - Skrill
  - Paytm (in some regions)
  - Alipay (in some regions)
2. Digital wallets that require a bank account:
  - Apple Pay (usually linked to a bank account or credit/debit card)
  - Samsung Pay (requires linking to a bank account or credit/debit card)
  - Zelle
  - Payoneer
  - Revolut
  - WeChat Pay (in some regions)
  - TransferWise (now known as Wise)