Al-Sharf: Jurnal Ekonomi Islam
Vol 7, No 2 (2026): Publication in progress

Analysis Of Factors Influencing The Adoption Of Sharia-Based Non-Cash Payments In Medan City

Abdul Hadi Ismail (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara)
Asmawarna Sinaga (Institut Jam'
iyah Mahmudiyah Langkat)

Sariyanto Sariyanto (Universitas Amir Hamzah)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of technology, trust and risk, and Sharia compliance on the adoption of Sharia-based cashless payment systems among the people of Medan City. A quantitative approach was employed using a survey method through questionnaires distributed to respondents who were familiar with or had experience using Sharia-based cashless payment services. The data were analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with SmartPLS software. The results indicate that technology has a significant effect on the adoption of Sharia-based cashless payments, with a p-value of 0.027. Meanwhile, trust and risk (p-value = 0.462) and Sharia compliance (p-value = 0.166) do not have a significant effect on adoption. The R-Square value of 0.143 indicates that the independent variables explain 14.3% of the variance in Sharia-based cashless payment adoption, while the remaining variance is influenced by other factors outside the research model. These findings suggest that technology is the primary factor influencing users’ decisions to adopt Sharia-based digital payment services. The study provides practical insights for Islamic banks, digital payment providers, and regulators in developing a more effective, inclusive, and sustainable Islamic digital payment ecosystem.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Mudharib

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Sharf: Journal of Islamic Economics published by the Rahmat Islamiyah Foundation, Medan, Indonesia. In this journal the articles contain articles about the fields of Islamic scientific research and Islamic education. Al-Sharf: Journal of Islamic Economics received manuscripts in the field of ...