Category: Credit Cards
Credit Cards market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Pre-Paid Cards in Japan
Pre-Paid Cards in Japan In the review period, pre-paid cards showed progression to online (mobile, smart watch, etc...) payment, especially within transportation pre-paid cards such as Suica and PASMO cards. More people opted to use smartphone app versions of pre-paid cards rather than physical card ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Malaysia
Consumer Credit in Malaysia In 2021 and 2022, many local consumers used personal loans when faced with unplanned expenses or a personal financial emergency. Malaysian banks were very active in offering personal loans to individuals, providing flexible repayments and offering longer repayment terms w ... Read More
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Store Cards in Peru
Store Cards in Peru The utilisation of store cards is on a notable decline, largely due to a transition where most stores have opted to partner with major operators in the market, like Visa or Mastercard. As a result, prominent department stores have ceased issuing standalone store cards and instead ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Saudi Arabia
Consumer Credit in Saudi Arabia Other personal lending continues to be an area of interest in Saudi Arabia, as this category primarily constitutes personal loans taken for medical purposes and travelling. This has been particularly prominent since the end of pandemic restrictions heralded the reviva ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Morocco
Credit Cards in Morocco Morocco is a country heavily reliant on cash, with consumers historically favouring debit cards to any other types of financial cards; standard credit cards continue to suffer from a negative perception among locals for several reasons. The demand for credit cards remains rel ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Argentina
Charge Cards in Argentina Charge cards represent a diminishing segment within the payment industry, primarily due to their inability to provide financing options. Consumers increasingly favour credit cards over charge cards when making purchases, further contributing to the decline of this segment. ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Peru
Pre-Paid Cards in Peru The use of pre-paid cards has shown consistent growth over the last two years, particularly experiencing a notable surge in 2022 as pandemic-related restrictions were lifted and activities returned to a semblance of normalcy. However, in 2023, this growth has moderated, mainly ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Egypt
Charge Cards in Egypt Despite the evolving financial landscape, charge cards retain their status as an unpopular category in Egypt. The demand for charge cards remains stagnant, with no anticipated improvements in terms of popularity, transaction volumes, or market share expected over the forecast p ... Read More
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Store Cards in Denmark
Store Cards in Denmark Store cards continue to lose popularity in Denmark, with the number of cards in circulation expected to fall slightly, with total transaction value falling significant. This is in spite of rising inflation. Store cards have not kept up with technology innovations and this is l ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Morocco
Consumer Lending in Morocco While Morocco saw dynamic demand for consumer lending immediately post-pandemic as retailers and foodservice outlets reopened their doors to consumers, from September 2022 the market has been impacted by soaring prices impacting purchasing power across households. This tr ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Argentina
Financial Cards and Payments in Argentina The credit card business has become less lucrative for banks, primarily serving as a means to entice customers to deposit their salaries into banking institutions. The prevalent monthly inflation in Argentina has soared to alarming levels. Banks face the obl ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Sweden
Charge Cards in Sweden Charge cards are increasingly viewed as a niche product in Sweden, accounting for just 1% of all transactions in 2023, and therefore recorded further decline in the year. In a development which started before the COVID-19 crisis, fewer and fewer people are attracted to persona ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Chile
Consumer Credit in Chile Historically, when a consumer applied for a bank loan, the commitment was typically honoured until the debt was fully repaid because the process of making a change was costly and time-consuming. In 2020, Chile introduced the Financial Portability Law (Portabilidad Financiera ... Read More
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Store Cards in France
Store Cards in France From many years, there has been a decline in the number of store cards in France, along with a lowering of the average spend. The economic context and inflationary pressures are notable factors here, along with the fact that French consumers typically try to limit their numbers ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Colombia
Consumer Credit in Colombia In the early months of 2023, a challenging macroeconomic climate, coupled with low consumer confidence, high interest rates to curb demand and soaring inflation, as well as political uncertainty, resulted in a marked deceleration in the issuance of new loans across all cr ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Israel
Consumer Lending in Israel In 2023, the Bank of Israel implemented a significant benchmark interest rate hike. This resulted in a sharp increase in mortgage payments, impacting individuals who hold mortgages and loans. The aggressive interest rate hikes have escalated mortgage and loan holding costs ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in the United Kingdom
Consumer Lending in the United Kingdom In comparison with Eurozone countries, the UK economy has continued to be impacted by high inflation and the soaring cost of living in 2023. While rising electricity and gas prices drove inflation in 2022, they have been gradually decreasing in 2023, and what i ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Egypt
Consumer Lending in Egypt Consumer credit and lending have experienced substantial growth in the past year. In March 2023, the Central Bank of Egypt reported a significant increase in consumer credit. The rise is attributed to an increase in both local and foreign currency liquidity, shifts in consu ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in the Philippines
Consumer Lending in the Philippines At the beginning of 2023, the industry anticipated a surge in consumer lending demand as Filipinos resumed spending as the country emerged out of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A substantial share of consumers also resorted to loans to manage their expenses. ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Indonesia
Consumer Lending in Indonesia The consumer lending category has experienced another strong performance in Indonesia in 2023. Gross lending has shown further positive growth during the year, along similar lines to 2022. Improving economic conditions as a result of people's increased mobility since th ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Taiwan
Consumer Lending in Taiwan In 2023, the total credit amount in Taiwan surged over the previous year. This figure has doubled since pre-pandemic levels at the end of 2019. Taiwan's financial landscape boasts a multitude of institutions holding significant liquid funds. Taiwanese consumers are increas ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Sweden
Financial Cards and Payments in Sweden The two pandemic years boosted the use of financial cards in Sweden. While the use of cash in the country was already exceptionally low by global standards at the start of the review period, its role diminished further during the pandemic due to consumer hygien ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Israel
Financial Cards and Payments in Israel In 2023, Israel is experiencing a notable surge in the use of digital wallets, largely driven by the rising number of providers and the inherent convenience they offer. The entry of major players like Apple Pay in late 2021 significantly boosted the adoption of ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in France
Consumer Lending in France Consumer lending is facing challenges in 2023, arising from the current socioeconomic environment. Indeed, as society began to recover from the impacts of the pandemic era, new factors came to play, from soaring global interest rates to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, whic ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Vietnam
Consumer Credit in Vietnam The biggest story in consumer lending in 2023 is the issuing of the new Circular by the State Bank of Vietnam, to promote consumer lending for daily needs. To encourage banks to increase their lending activities, including consumer lending, the State Bank issued Circular N ... Read More
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