Visualization Analysis of the Current Status and Development Trends of Mobile Payment Based on Citespace

The COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has significantly affected the global economy while accelerating mobile payment development. In the information technology era, visualization technology serves as the most effective tool for extracting valuable insights from complex data and presenting information clearly. This study employs CiteSpace to analyze mobile payment literature (1998–2023) from Web of Science and CNKI databases, examining representative countries, annual publication volumes, keywords, and co-citation patterns from macro to micro perspectives. By comparing domestic and international research landscapes, we forecast industry trends and provide reference value for researchers. Findings indicate that European nations pioneered mobile payment research and maintain substantial influence. A global cooperation network has now emerged to advance this field. Research consistently prioritizes user acceptance through ongoing exploration. Recent technological advancements drive continuous innovation with heightened focus on security.