Financial Cards and Payments in Canada

Financial Cards and Payments in Canada


Financial cards and payments in Canada was impacted by moderated inflation rates in 2024, following raised interest rates immediately post-pandemic when inflation was high. Now, with the situation eased somewhat, the Bank of Canada has cut rates more than once during 2024. While this has undermined the attractiveness of debit and savings accounts, it has proved a plus for credit card holders in the local market. Overall, Canada still faces several economic challenges, in large part connect to th...

Euromonitor International's Financial Cards and Payments in Canada 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: Financial Cards in Circulation, Mobile Payments, Transactions.

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

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Financial Cards and Payments in Canada
Euromonitor International
January 2025
List Of Contents And Tables
FINANCIAL CARDS AND PAYMENTS IN CANADA
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
What next for financial cards and payments?
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 1 Number of POS Terminals: Units 2019-2024
Table 2 Number of ATMs: Units 2019-2024
Table 3 Value Lost to Fraud 2019-2024
Table 4 Card Expenditure by Location 2024
Table 5 Financial Cards in Circulation by Type: % Number of Cards 2019-2024
Table 6 Domestic versus Foreign Spend 2024
MARKET DATA
Table 7 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 8 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Accounts 2019-2024
Table 9 Financial Cards Transactions by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 10 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 11 Consumer Payments by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 12 Consumer Payments by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 13 M-Commerce by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 14 M-Commerce by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 15 Financial Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 16 Financial Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 17 Financial Cards: Card Payment Transactions Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 18 Financial Cards: Card Payment Transactions Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 19 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 20 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Accounts 2024-2029
Table 21 Forecast Financial Cards Transactions by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 22 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 23 Forecast Consumer Payments by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 24 Forecast Consumer Payments by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 25 Forecast M-Commerce by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 26 Forecast M-Commerce by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
Summary 1 Research Sources
DEBIT CARDS IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
RBC acquires HSBC Canada, while small businesses continue to feel pressure from labour force shortage
Low transaction limits impact value growth
Reduced interchange fees agreement boosts merchant acceptance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Rising e-commerce will continue to support virtual debit cards
Sophisticated and flexible reward programmes to further support transactions
High chequing account fees may impact issuance of new debit cards and accounts
CATEGORY DATA
Table 27 Debit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 28 Debit Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 29 Debit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 30 Debit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 31 Debit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 32 Debit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 33 Debit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 34 Debit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 35 Forecast Debit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Debit Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 37 Forecast Debit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 38 Forecast Debit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
CREDIT CARDS IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Outstanding average credit card balance keeps on rising, as BNPL expands
New-to-Canada credit consumers drive growth for cards in circulation
Transactions and value see faster rises in 2024
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Lenders to tighten credit card approval criteria due to rising level of delinquency
Reward programmes, fees and payment flexibility will shape competition, with m-commerce offering further growth potential
Overall growth set to remain robust for both personal and commercial credit cards
CATEGORY DATA
Table 39 Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 40 Credit Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 41 Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 42 Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 43 Commercial Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 44 Commercial Credit Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 45 Commercial Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 46 Commercial Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 47 Personal Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 48 Personal Credit Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 49 Personal Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 50 Personal Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 51 Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 52 Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 53 Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 54 Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 55 Commercial Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 56 Commercial Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 57 Commercial Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 58 Commercial Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 59 Personal Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 60 Personal Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 61 Personal Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 62 Personal Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 63 Forecast Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 64 Forecast Credit Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 65 Forecast Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 66 Forecast Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Commercial Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 68 Forecast Commercial Credit Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 69 Forecast Commercial Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 70 Forecast Commercial Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 71 Forecast Personal Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 72 Forecast Personal Credit Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 73 Forecast Personal Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 74 Forecast Personal Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
CHARGE CARDS IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Cash flow restrictions reduce growth for charge cards
Small business and commercial use provide some support
High merchant fees reduce merchant acceptance
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
More flexibility required to reverse decline of charge cards in circulation
Lower interest rates threaten transactions and average transaction value, while low acceptance of Amex curbs category growth potential
Lack of competition leaves the door open for new operators
CATEGORY DATA
Table 75 Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 76 Charge Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 77 Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 78 Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 79 Commercial Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 80 Commercial Charge Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 81 Commercial Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 82 Commercial Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 83 Personal Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 84 Personal Charge Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 85 Personal Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 86 Personal Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 87 Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 88 Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 89 Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 90 Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 91 Commercial Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 92 Commercial Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 93 Commercial Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 94 Commercial Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 95 Personal Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 96 Personal Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 97 Personal Charge Cards Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 98 Personal Charge Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 99 Forecast Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 100 Forecast Charge Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 101 Forecast Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 102 Forecast Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 103 Forecast Commercial Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 104 Forecast Commercial Charge Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 105 Forecast Commercial Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 106 Forecast Commercial Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 107 Forecast Personal Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 108 Forecast Personal Charge Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 109 Forecast Personal Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 110 Forecast Personal Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
PRE-PAID CARDS IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Growth driven by demand for financial inclusion
Change in immigration regulations slows growth in transactions and value for open loop pre-paid cards
Digital pre-paid options emerge key innovation and boost consumer awareness, with young people showing rising interest
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Government payouts as key target for the pre-paid market in Canada
Security continues to be a key advantage for pre-paid cards, while fintech players show growing interest
Freelancers, short-term contract workers and small businesses to drive demand, as issuers invest more incentives
CATEGORY DATA
Table 111 Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 112 Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 113 Pre-paid Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 114 Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 115 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 116 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 117 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 118 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 119 Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 120 Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 121 Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 122 Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 123 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 124 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 125 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 126 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 127 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 128 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 129 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 130 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 131 Forecast Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 132 Forecast Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 133 Forecast Pre-paid Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 134 Forecast Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 135 Forecast Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 136 Forecast Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 137 Forecast Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 138 Forecast Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
STORE CARDS IN CANADA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
While innovation and flexibility support store cards in 2024, rise of BNPL remains real threat
Limited options hinder growth potential
Low limits contribute to low transaction and average spend growth, though digitalisation offers hope
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Co-branded cards could address consumers’ concerns
New features to promote greater use of store cards
Negative impact on credit score will be discouraging
CATEGORY DATA
Table 139 Store Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 140 Store Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 141 Store Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 142 Store Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 143 Store Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 144 Store Cards: Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 145 Forecast Store Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 146 Forecast Store Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 147 Forecast Store Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 148 Forecast Store Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029

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