Research Summary
Cards and payments refer to the systems, processes, and instruments involved in facilitating financial transactions using payment cards. Payment cards, such as credit cards, debit cards, and prepaid cards, are widely used by consumers and businesses to make purchases, transfer funds, and access financial services. The cards and payments ecosystem encompasses various stakeholders, including card issuers, acquirers, payment processors, payment networks, merchants, and cardholders. The system operates through a series of interactions, starting with a cardholder presenting a payment card to a merchant at the point of sale. The merchant＇s payment terminal or online payment gateway securely processes the transaction, verifying the cardholder＇s information and transmitting the payment request to the card issuer through the payment network. The card issuer approves or declines the transaction based on the cardholder＇s available funds or credit limit. Once approved, the funds are transferred from the cardholder＇s account to the merchant＇s account. Cards and payments also include additional features such as contactless payments, mobile wallets, and emerging technologies like cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based payments. The continuous advancement in cards and payments technology aims to improve convenience, security, and efficiency in financial transactions, providing individuals and businesses with a reliable and accessible means of conducting financial transactions.
According to DIResearch's in-depth investigation and research, the global Cards and Payments market size was valued at XX Million USD in 2024 and is projected to reach XX Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of XX% (2025-2032). Notably, the China market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2024, China's market size is expected to be XX Million USD, representing approximately XX% of the global market share. By 2032, it is anticipated to grow further to XX Million USD, contributing XX% to the worldwide market share.
The major global manufacturers of Cards and Payments include Visa, China UnionPay, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Cards and Payments. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Cards and Payments market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include North America, Europe, China, APAC (excl. China), Latin America and Middle East and Africa, covering the Cards and Payments market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Cards and Payments industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Cards and Payments Include:
Visa
China UnionPay
MasterCard
American Express
Discover
JCB
Cards and Payments Product Segment Include:
Credit Card
Debit Card
Prepaid Card
Cards and Payments Product Application Include:
Online
Offline
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trends
Chapter 2: Global Cards and Payments Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Cards and Payments Industry Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Cards and Payments Major Regional Market Size and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Cards and Payments Market Size and Forecast by Type and Application Analysis
Chapter 6: North America Passenger Cards and Payments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 7: Europe Cards and Payments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 8: China Cards and Payments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 9: APAC (Excl. China) Cards and Payments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 10: Latin America Cards and Payments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 11: Middle East and Africa Cards and Payments Competitive Analysis (Market Size, Key Players and Market Share, Product Type and Application Segment Analysis, Countries Analysis)
Chapter 12: Global Cards and Payments Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Revenue, Market Share, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 13: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Revenue and Gross Margin)
Chapter 14: Industrial Chain Analysis, Include Raw Material Suppliers, Distributors and Customers
Chapter 15: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 16: Methodology and Data Sources
- 1 Cards and Payments Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition and Statistical Scope
- 1.2 Cards and Payments Product by Type
- 1.2.1 Credit Card
- 1.2.2 Debit Card
- 1.2.3 Prepaid Card
- 1.3 Cards and Payments Product by Application
- 1.3.1 Online
- 1.3.2 Offline
- 1.4 Global Cards and Payments Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.5 Cards and Payments Market Development Status and Trends
- 1.5.1 Cards and Payments Industry Development Status Analysis
- 1.5.2 Cards and Payments Industry Development Trends Analysis
- 2 Cards and Payments Market PESTEL Analysis
- 2.1 Political Factors Analysis
- 2.2 Economic Factors Analysis
- 2.3 Social Factors Analysis
- 2.4 Technological Factors Analysis
- 2.5 Environmental Factors Analysis
- 2.6 Legal Factors Analysis
- 3 Cards and Payments Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.1 Competitive Rivalry
- 3.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 4 Global Cards and Payments Market Analysis by Regions
- 4.1 Global Cards and Payments Overall Market: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.2 Global Cards and Payments Revenue and Forecast Analysis (2020-2032)
- 4.2.1 Global Cards and Payments Revenue and Market Share by Region (2020-2025)
- 4.2.2 Global Cards and Payments Revenue Forecast by Region (2026-2032)
- 5 Global Cards and Payments Market Size by Type and Application
- 5.1 Global Cards and Payments Market Size by Type (2020-2032)
- 5.2 Global Cards and Payments Market Size by Application (2020-2032)
- 6 North America
- 6.1 North America Cards and Payments Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 6.2 North America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 6.3 North America Cards and Payments Market Size by Type
- 6.4 North America Cards and Payments Market Size by Application
- 6.5 North America Cards and Payments Market Size by Country
- 6.5.1 US
- 6.5.2 Canada
- 7 Europe
- 7.1 Europe Cards and Payments Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 7.2 Europe Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 7.3 Europe Cards and Payments Market Size by Type
- 7.4 Europe Cards and Payments Market Size by Application
- 7.5 Europe Cards and Payments Market Size by Country
- 7.5.1 Germany
- 7.5.2 France
- 7.5.3 United Kingdom
- 7.5.4 Italy
- 7.5.5 Spain
- 7.5.6 Benelux
- 8 China
- 8.1 China Cards and Payments Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 8.2 China Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 8.3 China Cards and Payments Market Size by Type
- 8.4 China Cards and Payments Market Size by Application
- 9 APAC (excl. China)
- 9.1 APAC (excl. China) Cards and Payments Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 9.2 APAC (excl. China) Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 9.3 APAC (excl. China) Cards and Payments Market Size by Type
- 9.4 APAC (excl. China) Cards and Payments Market Size by Application
- 9.5 APAC (excl. China) Cards and Payments Market Size by Country
- 9.5.1 Japan
- 9.5.2 South Korea
- 9.5.3 India
- 9.5.4 Australia
- 9.5.5 Southeast Asia
- 10 Latin America
- 10.1 Latin America Cards and Payments Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 10.2 Latin America Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 10.3 Latin America Cards and Payments Market Size by Type
- 10.4 Latin America Cards and Payments Market Size by Application
- 10.5 Latin America Cards and Payments Market Size by Country
- 10.5.1 Mexico
- 10.5.2 Brazil
- 11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Cards and Payments Market Size and Growth Rate Analysis (2020-2032)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Key Manufacturers Analysis
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Cards and Payments Market Size by Type
- 11.4 Middle East & Africa Cards and Payments Market Size by Application
- 11.5 Middle East & Africa Cards and Payments Market Size by Country
- 11.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 11.5.2 South Africa
- 12 Competition by Manufacturers
- 12.1 Global Cards and Payments Market Revenue by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 12.2 Cards and Payments Competitive Landscape Analysis and Market Dynamic
- 12.2.1 Cards and Payments Competitive Landscape Analysis
- 12.2.2 Global Key Manufacturers Headquarter Location and Key Area Sales
- 12.2.3 Market Dynamic
- 13 Key Companies Analysis
- 13.1 Visa
- 13.1.1 Visa Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.1.2 Visa Cards and Payments Product Portfolio
- 13.1.3 Visa Cards and Payments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.2 China UnionPay
- 13.2.1 China UnionPay Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.2.2 China UnionPay Cards and Payments Product Portfolio
- 13.2.3 China UnionPay Cards and Payments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.3 MasterCard
- 13.3.1 MasterCard Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.3.2 MasterCard Cards and Payments Product Portfolio
- 13.3.3 MasterCard Cards and Payments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.4 American Express
- 13.4.1 American Express Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.4.2 American Express Cards and Payments Product Portfolio
- 13.4.3 American Express Cards and Payments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.5 Discover
- 13.5.1 Discover Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.5.2 Discover Cards and Payments Product Portfolio
- 13.5.3 Discover Cards and Payments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 13.6 JCB
- 13.6.1 JCB Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 13.6.2 JCB Cards and Payments Product Portfolio
- 13.6.3 JCB Cards and Payments Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 14 Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.1 Cards and Payments Industry Chain Analysis
- 14.2 Cards and Payments Industry Raw Material and Suppliers Analysis
- 14.2.1 Cards and Payments Key Raw Material Supply Analysis
- 14.2.2 Raw Material Suppliers and Contact Information
- 14.3 Cards and Payments Typical Downstream Customers
- 14.4 Cards and Payments Sales Channel Analysis
- 15 Research Findings and Conclusion
- 16 Methodology and Data Source
- 16.1 Methodology/Research Approach
- 16.2 Research Scope
- 16.3 Benchmarks and Assumptions
- 16.4 Date Source
- 16.4.1 Primary Sources
- 16.4.2 Secondary Sources
- 16.5 Data Cross Validation
- 16.6 Disclaimer
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