Category: Credit Cards
Credit Cards market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Pre-Paid Cards in Morocco
Pre-Paid Cards in Morocco There are no open-loop pre-paid cards in Morocco, and the number of closed-loop pre-paid cards (and the value of transactions made using them) was in decline even before the onset of the pandemic. The increased use of debit cards was the main driver of this fall. In the pas ... Read More
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Store Cards in Turkey
Store Cards in Turkey There were no store cards with “pay later” options available in Turkey at the end of the review period. All cards issued by retailers are closed loop pre-paid cards that enable payment in specific retail outlets. Over the forecast period, prospects for store cards remain weak a ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Poland
Consumer Credit in Poland In the face of economic slowdown, there has been a clear decline in private consumption in Poland. Banks have tightened lending criteria for all types of loans to protect their business revenues. At the start of 2023, the criteria for granting consumer credit remained tight ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Canada
Credit Cards in Canada In the latter half of 2022, Canada opened its doors, discarding travel restrictions and welcoming a surge of new students and workers from overseas. Canada's financial institutions greeted these newcomers with a generous $2,000 credit card limit, and more than three-quarters o ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Sweden
Credit Cards in Sweden After the pandemic, there has been much pent-up demand for activities which were restricted, including going out and travelling abroad. Also, many Swedes managed to make significant savings during COVID-19 and have been able to spend more post-pandemic. This has created a good ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Colombia
Financial Cards and Payments in Colombia The use of debit cards continues to grow strongly in Colombia, supported by increased online purchases and cautious consumer behaviour. While credit card issuance remains stagnant, pre-paid cards, particularly closed loop transportation cards, are steadily ga ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Brazil
Charge Cards in Brazil When presented with a choice between a credit card and a card offering credit card-like functionality but without revolving credit, most Brazilians opt for the former. This inclination is rooted in a fundamental factor hindering charge cards from achieving more substantial suc ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Brazil
Consumer Credit in Brazil In June 2023, the percentage of households carrying outstanding debts in Brazil rose by a 0.2 percentage point, reaching a total of 78.5%, the highest level since November 2022. Among these households, 18.5% considered themselves heavily burdened with debt, marking the high ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Brazil
Financial Cards and Payments in Brazil In 2023, Brazil's finance industry is undergoing rapid transformations driven by an expanding banked population, digitalisation, and advancements in open finance. Concurrently, consumers are increasingly turning to credit in the face of adverse macroeconomic co ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Brazil
Pre-Paid Cards in Brazil Local consumers increasingly seek the ability to utilise pre-paid cards in digital domains, spanning online shopping, food delivery services, and ride-hailing platforms. Brazilians also aspire to utilise pre-paid cards in diverse contexts, including international travel. Alt ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in China
Consumer Lending in China Demand for consumer lending is set to see a moderate rebound in 2023, as the pandemic has eased, and consumer spending has returned, especially on services and in other discretionary categories. However, growth in consumer lending in China is expected to be slow, following ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Brazil
Consumer Lending in Brazil Brazilians are well-acquainted with dividing payments into instalments, a practice prevalent in both traditional retail credit (known as ""crediário"") and credit card payments. The compounding effects of inflation, a challenging job market, and reduced consumer purchasing ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Singapore
Charge Cards in Singapore Charge card transactions have demonstrated a consistent upward trajectory in terms of transaction volume and retail value in 2023, coinciding with the resurgence of travel activities in Southeast Asia as pandemic-related restrictions have been removed. The revival of intern ... Read More
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Store Cards in Brazil
Store Cards in Brazil One notable historical factor contributing to the popularity of store cards in Brazil is the ease of acquisition. Typically, consumers can swiftly register for a store card in-store, a process often completed in five minutes or less. This frictionless onboarding, combined with ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Singapore
Financial Cards and Payments in Singapore The financial cards and payments landscape in Singapore has experienced notable transformations as the nation progresses towards its goal of becoming a cashless society. This evolution has been primarily driven by the rise of digitalisation, empowering payme ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Singapore
Credit Cards in Singapore Credit card transactions in Singapore have sustained considerable growth in both total retail value and transaction volume, owing to the resurgence of the travel industry in Asia Pacific. This revival of travel has become the key growth driver for recent credit card offerin ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Brazil
Credit Cards in Brazil While in Brazil, the number of debit cards in circulation still surpasses that of credit cards, the latter is experiencing a more rapid growth trajectory. This surge in credit card usage is fuelled by the increasing digitisation of financial services and the expanding populati ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Australia
Consumer Lending in Australia The major talking point of 2023 from a consumer lending point of view has been the increase in interest rates over the year as a result of the RBA (Reserve Bank of Australia) attempting to address high inflation rates. Due to higher interest rates, outstanding balance h ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Singapore
Pre-Paid Cards in Singapore EZ-link, the leading open-looped pre-paid card in Singapore, has significantly benefited from the resumption of regional travel. Not only has EZ-link gained traction among tourists visiting Singapore, who find it a convenient payment solution for various modes of public t ... Read More
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Credit Cards in South Africa
Credit Cards in South Africa As more middle-income households are struggling to reach month-end, due to the combined effects of rising interest rates, which have put pressure on existing vehicle and mortgage loans, as well as inflationary pressures, which have affected disposable incomes, credit car ... Read More
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Store Cards in South Africa
Store Cards in South Africa Store cards is set to witness growth in volume and value transactions in 2023, supported by cash-strapped consumers, notably lower- to middle-income consumers. This trend has been consolidated by the rising cost of living, which continues to affect household disposable in ... Read More
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Charge Cards in South Africa
Charge Cards in South Africa Following the significant decline in transaction value and volumes experienced in 2020 due to extended restrictions imposed in the South African travel and hospitality industries in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the complete lifting of the state of emergency has sin ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in South Africa
Financial Cards and Payments in South Africa The number of financial cards in circulation is set to continue to increase in 2023, supported by a steady rise in the banked population and the intensified competition between issuers. Meanwhile, value transactions across categories such as debit cards a ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in South Africa
Pre-Paid Cards in South Africa As mobility has normalised in 2023, following restrictions imposed during the pandemic, demand for pre-paid cards for the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system has benefited from households resuming activities such as work and school. Growth in transaction values has also b ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in South Africa
Consumer Lending in South Africa The South African economy has continued to struggle in 2023, as reflected by 0.4% real GDP growth, the unemployment rate stagnating beyond 32%, and the South African rand depreciating further against major currencies. Economic growth has also been constrained by pers ... Read More
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