The mobile payments arena may not seem so big right now, but make no mistake: were just seeing the beginning of an exponentially growing trend. Some estimates weve seen from market research firms put the future mobile payment market in the US alone at around $90 billion spent in 2017. Compared to that, the $12 billion spent in 2012 is just pocket change underneath the couch cushions. Apples very much aware of the revenue potential in this category, and its taking the possibility seriously.