Pre-paid cards in China is expected to see slight growth in 2024 in terms of cards in circulation and volume and current value transactions. This momentum will mainly be supported by the continued rebound of closed loop pre-paid cards by all measures, as travel and commuting have continued to return following the end of COVID-19 restrictions. According to the Ministry of Transport, passenger volumes on urban railways in major cities grew 11% in the first nine months of 2024.
Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card Transactions in China 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.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report? * Get a detailed picture of the Pre-Paid 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.
Pre-Paid Cards in China
Euromonitor International
November 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
PRE-PAID CARDS IN CHINA
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Pre-paid card sees slight growth, as demand for travel and commuting return
Shanghai introduces pre-paid cards to accommodate inbound travel
Personalisation boosts revenue for players
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Demand for pre-paid cards set to contract over the forecast period, especially open loop pre-paid cards
Closed loop pre-paid cards set to perform slightly better
Regulatory environment likely to remain restrictive
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 2 Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 3 Pre-paid Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024