Category: Banking & Financial Services
Europe Banking & Financial Services
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Financial Cards and Payments in Hungary
... gradually lifted throughout 2022. The prevalence of card usage and online payments has improved, attracting new customer segments who have also become frequent users. Euromonitor International's Financial Cards and Payments in Hungary report establishes the ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Norway
... in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than previous years. However, in transaction volume and value terms, pre-paid cards witnessed a stronger decline, a trend that predates the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-paid cards have lost significance ... Read More
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Store Cards in Sweden
... instruments offer greater flexibility. In contrast to credit cards, debit cards and mobile apps such as Swish, which can be used almost anywhere, it is only possible to use store cards in certain retail chains ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Norway
... in transaction spend since 2021, following the heavy declines experienced at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Card payments have been boosted by the pent-up demand seen after the pandemic and the digitalization ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Italy
... as high inflation rates, increasing ECB interest rates and high energy prices served to erode consumer confidence, as well as disposable incomes. Euromonitor International's Consumer Lending in Italy report establishes the size and structure of ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Denmark
... cards. Euromonitor International's Financial Cards and Payments in Denmark 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 ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Denmark
... 2023, largely driven by rising inflation. With debit cards having significant penetration and the population being highly banked, there is less need for pre-paid cards, except for certain niche consumer groups such as younger children. ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Denmark
... well, in spite of inflation continuing to rise, though at a slower rate than in 2022. This is expected to lead to moderate growth in gross lending at current prices, though growth is significantly lower ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Poland
... need by expanding the range of employee benefits. One example is a pre-paid lunch or nutrition card, which can usually be used in various locations and during business trips. Employers typically co-finance meals purchased on ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Norway
... 2022, fuelled by the return to offline retailers and a return to normal post-pandemic lifestyles, with inflation also playing a role by pushing up retail prices on goods and services. In 2023, credit card transaction ... Read More
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Store Cards in Norway
... become increasingly marginalised in Norway and represent less than 1% of all card payments in the country. On balance, store cards are less practical than debit or credit cards and there are more limited ways ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Romania
... flourishing in other card types, causing a stagnation in their development. The commercial sector dominates the charge card landscape, relying on a business-to-business approach to sustain its position. Small retailers often do not accept charge ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Poland
... closing credit card accounts. This trend can also be linked to the growing popularity of Buy Now Pay Later financial services in Poland. At the end of 2022, BNPL services were available in the majority ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Romania
... Clearing House) transactions continue to grow as consumer trust in these methods increases due to familiarity, appreciation for convenience and efficiency, and enhanced security measures. Additionally, debit cards are benefiting significantly from the rise in ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Sweden
... of debit cards is attributable to the high share of digital payments, the declining importance and use of cash and their ease of accessibility (even minors use them) versus credit cards. Indeed, there is almost ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in France
... years, with the era of the pandemic seeing consumers allocate a part of their budgets (normally spent on outings and entertainment) to gift vouchers which could be used at a later date, namely when pandemic ... Read More
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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
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Charge Cards in France
... which has taken some time to bounce back due to a period of hybrid events mixing online with physical options. However, physical MICE events resumed more strongly from mid-2022 and have accelerated further in 2023. ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Greece
... activities, and restrictions on travel and dining – vital areas for commercial charge card usage – were the primary contributing factors. However, as the situation returned to normalcy with a relaxation of epidemic measures and ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Denmark
... largely explained by inflation, particularly as the spend on credit cards is usually for more expensive items. It is different for debit cards, where the spend is mainly for everyday smaller purchases, and where consumers ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Norway
... were boosted by the shift back to normal lifestyles post-pandemic, with credit sought out to fuel travel, new cars and other expenses. There was a steep increase in credit card usage and also an increase ... Read More
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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
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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
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Consumer Lending in Romania
... the Russian invasion of Ukraine has collectively dampened Romanians' enthusiasm for consumer loans in 2023. Meanwhile, the escalating living costs have driven a significant surge in card lending as consumers seek to cover daily expenses, ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Romania
... instability has led to reduced non-essential spending, with some consumers postponing purchases until economic conditions become more certain, directly affecting credit card usage. Euromonitor International's Credit Card Transactions in Romania report establishes the size and ... Read More
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