Tech companies from Seattle to Silicon Valley, intent on transforming how we shop, have set their sights on the electronic payments industry.

Microsoft is building a digital wallet into its next generation of mobile phones. Apple is moving into loyalty with Passbook, and Google has set its sights on payments. The online payment service PayPal is also pushing into traditional retail stores, while start-ups like Square try to change the game.

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