Debit Cards in South Africa

Debit cards in South Africa continued to record strong growth in 2024, supported by intensified government efforts to boost local financial inclusion beyond access to social security benefits offered by SASSA cards. Demand for debit cards has also benefited from infrastructure developments, supported by diversified offerings from emerging players. One example is PayFast, which has introduced free in-store POS terminals in South Africa, a significant step for a company primarily offering online p...

Euromonitor International's Debit Card Transactions in South Africa 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 Debit Card Transactions, Personal Debit Card Transactions.

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

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Debit Cards in South Africa
Euromonitor International
February 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
DEBIT CARDS IN SOUTH AFRICA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Demand for debit cards rises alongside banked population
Capitec looks to strengthen its position as a debit card issuer
Increasing number of South Africans embrace digital wallets
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Debit cards will continue to benefit from boost to financial inclusion
Competition will intensify as neobanks expand and new players enter
PayShap’s expansion could impact demand for debit cards
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Debit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 2 Debit Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 3 Debit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 Debit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Debit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 6 Debit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 7 Debit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 8 Debit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 9 Forecast Debit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 10 Forecast Debit Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 11 Forecast Debit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 12 Forecast Debit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
FINANCIAL CARDS AND PAYMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
PayShap gains momentum as demand for instant payment rises
Market remains consolidated despite intensified competition
What next for financial cards and payments?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 13 Number of POS Terminals: Units 2019-2024
Table 14 Number of ATMs: Units 2019-2024
Table 15 Value Lost to Fraud 2019-2024
Table 16 Card Expenditure by Location 2024
Table 17 Financial Cards in Circulation by Type: % Number of Cards 2019-2024
Table 18 Domestic versus Foreign Spend 2024
MARKET DATA
Table 19 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 20 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Accounts 2019-2024
Table 21 Financial Cards Transactions by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 22 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 23 Consumer Payments by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 24 Consumer Payments by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 25 M-Commerce by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 26 M-Commerce by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 27 Financial Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 28 Financial Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 29 Financial Cards: Card Payment Transactions Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 30 Financial Cards: Card Payment Transactions Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 31 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 32 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Accounts 2024-2029
Table 33 Forecast Financial Cards Transactions by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 34 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Consumer Payments by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Consumer Payments by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast M-Commerce by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 38 Forecast M-Commerce by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
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