Debit Cards Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

A debit card may also be referred to as a check card or bank card. Similar in appearance to a credit card, a debit card is connected to a bank account and allows the cardholder electronic access to the account. Some debit cards draw against a stored value and others send a message to the financial institution to withdraw funds from a specific account.

Debit cards have become so widespread they have almost replaced checks and are even increasingly used in place of cash. Debit cards are used quite often to make purchases over the internet or via telephone, similar to a credit card. However, debit cards are different from credit cards in that the funds are immediately transferred rather than paid back at a future date.

Another feature of debit cards is that they are used at an automated teller machine or ATM to withdraw money from a bank account. Also, some merchants will allow customers making purchases with a debit card to get “cash back” or withdraw money from their account as well.

One significant difference between using a debit card at a point of purchase is the necessity of a PIN or personal identification number. This is required for security purposes when withdrawing money from an ATM or making a purchase at a merchant. A benefit of using a debit card over a credit card is the lack of extra charges. While a credit card may charge high fees and have interest rates, a debit card allows a user to make transactions at virtually no charge.

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Debit Cards Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Credit Cards in Mexico

    ... year. These impressive performances not only underscore a double-digit growth trend for 2023, but also outpace the already commendable performances achieved back in 2019. The robust expansion in credit card usage can be attributed to ... Read More

  • Debit Cards in France

    ... Card Transactions in France 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 ... Read More

  • Debit Cards in Vietnam

    ... helping to boost the performance of financial cards, with debit cards seeing robust growth in 2023. Efforts made across the review period have contributed to this, and such efforts continue to herald positive effects. In ... Read More

  • Pre-Paid Cards in Mexico

    ... performance, largely thanks to the rise of e-commerce, and supported by the wide availability of products available in the market. Furthermore, well-known e-commerce brands such as Amazon and Mercado Libre have launched their own pre-paid ... Read More

  • Financial Cards and Payments in Poland

    ... of payment methods so that the consumer and merchant can choose the most convenient option for them. Despite the decrease in the share of cash transactions made in Poland, cash payments still remain significant. POS ... Read More

  • Financial Cards and Payments in Greece

    ... a slower pace, attributed to the positive economic outlook and relative stability after successive crises. Tourism, a significant economic driver, continues to provide momentum to the market. A notable shift from cash to digital and ... Read More

  • Debit Cards in Japan

    ... their customers, which were primarily intended for ATM withdrawals and basic banking functions. These cash cards lacked the features and functionality of traditional international debit cards linked to bank accounts. However, in the review period ... Read More

  • Pre-Paid Cards in Vietnam

    ... showing a negative performance, in sharp contrast to what is seen now. Furthermore, such developments are inclusive and regardless of inflationary pressures. Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card Transactions in Vietnam report establishes the size and structure ... Read More

  • Debit Cards in Taiwan

    ... digital wallet transactions and the continued rise of direct debits, facilitated by the high adoption of mobile banking. The practice of linking credit cards or bank accounts and topping up stored value via these channels ... Read More

  • Financial Cards and Payments in Canada

    ... rapidly. However, the surge has been fuelled by the inflation surges of 2022 and 2023. Nonetheless, cash transactions both personal and commercial will fall steeply throughout the forecast period, marking a sharp decline for the ... Read More

  • Financial Cards and Payments in Romania

    ... a significant grey economy, and a widespread preference for cash transactions by both consumers and businesses. The prevalence of PoS terminals among merchants in Romania is below the EU average, further limiting the widespread adoption ... Read More

  • Financial Cards and Payments in Turkey

    ... known as OVpay. Since the start of 2023, travellers on public transport have the option to use their debit, credit, or charge card, as well as mobile devices for making payments. Euromonitor International's Financial Cards ... Read More

  • Consumer Credit in Egypt

    ... banks, over 280,000 agents, and a user base exceeding 49 million. MnT Halan claimed the fourth position, focusing primarily on small and micro businesses, and showcasing approximately 1.5 million monthly active users and over 2.5 ... Read More

  • Pre-Paid Cards in Greece

    ... driven by the proliferation of digital wallets, contactless transactions, and e-commerce. Specifically, there has been an increase in demand for virtual cards tailored for e-commerce transactions (even though debit cards have been established as the ... Read More

  • Consumer Credit in Israel

    ... by rising inflation and the increasing cost of living. With consumers directing their financial resources more towards essential needs like fuel, food, and energy, their inclination towards taking up loans decreased. Moreover, government aid during ... Read More

  • Pre-Paid Cards in Canada

    ... wave of innovation from card issues that is redefining the landscape. One of the most notable developments is the debut of bespoke apps, streamlining the once-cumbersome process of card reloads into mere finger taps. Meanwhile, ... Read More

  • Debit Cards in Greece

    ... transactions, and increasingly accounting for smaller, everyday transactions as consumers opt for their convenience. In 2022, the value of card transactions surpassed ATM withdrawals for the first time, and this trend persists in 2023, primarily ... Read More

  • Pre-Paid Cards in Hong Kong, China

    ... interest among local residents to explore the mainland during weekends or holidays, Octopus has strategically capitalised on the integration of the Greater Bay Area. To cater for the needs of Hong Kong residents travelling to ... Read More

  • Debit Cards in Poland

    ... coming into contact with the COVID-19 virus. In 2023, the decline in cash payments is signified by the decrease in the number of ATMs in the country. Debit cards are now being accepted in small ... Read More

  • Pre-Paid Cards in Israel

    ... significant value loaded onto their Rav Kav pre-paid cards, the ease of paying for transportation through mobile apps like Moovit, Pango, Cello, and HopOn has been attracting users, particularly in the post-pandemic period. While there ... Read More

  • Pre-Paid Cards in Egypt

    ... the Egyptian financial market. The successful proliferation of pre-paid cards has been accompanied by a notable increase in transaction volumes over recent years. In early 2023, the Central Bank of Egypt confirmed this trend, reporting ... Read More

  • Pre-Paid Cards in Japan

    ... smartphone app versions of pre-paid cards rather than physical cards, due to the convenience of registering a payment type to the app and quickly scanning their device through the gate. Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card Transactions ... Read More

  • Debit Cards in Indonesia

    ... lifting of restrictions imposed to limit the spread of COVID-19 has been the main reason for the category’s strong performance. The high public interest in visiting shopping centres again, not only for shopping, but also ... Read More

  • Debit Cards in Israel

    ... remarkably. Furthermore, the volume of transactions using debit cards witnessed an increase in 2023, showcasing a growth from the previous year. Euromonitor International's Debit Card Transactions in Israel report establishes the size and structure of ... Read More

  • Debit Cards in Hungary

    ... cards, and is especially dominant in smaller towns and villages where Takarékbank was traditionally strong. The bank currently serves over two million customers with the potential of cross-selling services and reducing the proportion of the ... Read More

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