Charge Cards in the United Kingdom

Charge Cards in the United Kingdom


Charge card usage in the UK increased in volume and value terms in 2022 and 2023 as a result of consumers turning to different credit options to navigate the cost-of-living crisis. However, as the economy has stabilised, with inflation falling to 2% in May 2024, charge card usage has resumed its historical declining trend. The main reason is that these types of cards are not particularly popular among UK consumers; instead, they prefer to use other card payment methods such as debit and credit c...

Euromonitor International's Charge Card Transactions in United Kingdom report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, pre-paid cards and store cards. It looks at key players in the market (issuers and operators), number of cards in circulation, numbers transactions and value of transactions. It offers strategic analysis of sector forecasts and trends to watch.

Product coverage: Commercial Charge Card Transactions, Personal Charge Card Transactions.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?
* Get a detailed picture of the Charge Card Transactions market;
* Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.


Charge Cards in the United Kingdom
Euromonitor International
November 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
CHARGE CARDS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
As economy stabilises and consumers increasingly turn to other payment options, charge card usage resumes declining trend
Preference for UK businesses to use electronic payments compounds losses for commercial charge cards
Charge card competition is concentrated among a small number of players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Despite higher demand for credit, personal charge cards will fall behind more appealing options
Commercial charge cards set to continue declining as businesses favour credit cards and electronic payments
Competitive landscape likely to change over forecast period as participants move towards more profitable segments
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 2 Charge Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 3 Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Commercial Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 6 Commercial Charge Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 7 Commercial Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 8 Commercial Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 9 Personal Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 10 Personal Charge Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 11 Personal Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 12 Personal Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 14 Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 15 Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 16 Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 17 Commercial Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 18 Commercial Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 19 Commercial Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 20 Commercial Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 21 Personal Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 22 Personal Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 23 Personal Charge Cards Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 24 Personal Charge Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 25 Forecast Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 26 Forecast Charge Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 27 Forecast Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 28 Forecast Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Commercial Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Commercial Charge Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 31 Forecast Commercial Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 32 Forecast Commercial Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 33 Forecast Personal Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 34 Forecast Personal Charge Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Personal Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Personal Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
FINANCIAL CARDS AND PAYMENTS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Rising adoption of digital wallets spurs innovation attempts to boost consumer confidence
Competitive landscape
What next for financial cards and payments?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 37 Number of POS Terminals: Units 2019-2024
Table 38 Number of ATMs: Units 2019-2024
Table 39 Value Lost to Fraud 2019-2024
Table 40 Card Expenditure by Location 2024
Table 41 Financial Cards in Circulation by Type: % Number of Cards 2019-2024
Table 42 Domestic versus Foreign Spend 2024
MARKET DATA
Table 43 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 44 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Accounts 2019-2024
Table 45 Financial Cards Transactions by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 46 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 47 Consumer Payments by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 48 Consumer Payments by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 49 M-Commerce by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 50 M-Commerce by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 51 Financial Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 52 Financial Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 53 Financial Cards: Card Payment Transactions Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 54 Financial Cards: Card Payment Transactions Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 55 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 56 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Accounts 2024-2029
Table 57 Forecast Financial Cards Transactions by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 58 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 59 Forecast Consumer Payments by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 60 Forecast Consumer Payments by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 61 Forecast M-Commerce by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 62 Forecast M-Commerce by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources

Download our eBook: How to Succeed Using Market Research

Learn how to effectively navigate the market research process to help guide your organization on the journey to success.

Download eBook
Cookie Settings