Asked by jimmy
In which of these scenarios is Peer-to-Peer (P2P) the best payment method?
Trish is buying textbooks from an online store.
Felix is paying for parking at an unmanned terminal.
Ted is lending money to a friend in another city for an emergency.
Lucy is paying for a monthly subscription service.
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P2P is best for Ted lending money to a friend in another city.
Why:
- P2P payment services (Venmo, Zelle, PayPal peer transfers, bank-to-bank transfers) are designed for person-to-person transfers — quick, low-friction, and typically immediate.
- The other scenarios involve merchants or recurring billing and so need merchant/payment‑processor rails (card/merchant gateway, direct debit, or vendor app): an online store (Trish), an unmanned parking terminal (Felix), and a subscription service (Lucy) are not appropriate for simple P2P transfers.
Why:
- P2P payment services (Venmo, Zelle, PayPal peer transfers, bank-to-bank transfers) are designed for person-to-person transfers — quick, low-friction, and typically immediate.
- The other scenarios involve merchants or recurring billing and so need merchant/payment‑processor rails (card/merchant gateway, direct debit, or vendor app): an online store (Trish), an unmanned parking terminal (Felix), and a subscription service (Lucy) are not appropriate for simple P2P transfers.
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