Category: Credit Cards
Asia Credit Cards
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Consumer Credit in South Korea
... individuals with low credit scores, as credit card companies tend to offer loans with higher interest rates than commercial banks and other primary financial institutions. Short-term credit card lending, such as credit card loans and ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in South Korea
... Pre-paid cards, especially those offered by fintech companies, are gaining popularity as more consumers turn to them for their flexibility and attractive benefits. One major reason for their growing adoption is that pre-paid cards come ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in South Korea
... evolve, 2024 has showcased how debit and credit card usage is adapting to these new realities while navigating personal finance challenges. Euromonitor International's Financial Cards and Payments in South Korea report establishes the size and ... Read More
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Store Cards in South Korea
... financial card type accounting for the smallest share of volume and value transactions in South Korea in 2024. Volume and current value transactions are expected to continue to grow in 2024, although only at low ... Read More
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Credit Cards in South Korea
... companies – Shinhan, Samsung, Hyundai, KB Kookmin, Lotte, Hana, Woori, and BC Card – have reduced their interest-free instalment period to a maximum of five months. This is a sharp decline, as these benefits were ... Read More
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Store Cards in Japan
... exceptional skills and experience who regularly visit customers’ homes to take orders directly. This service is exclusive to a select group of affluent individuals. Gaisho cards, held by patrons of the Gaisho service, can only ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Japan
... In terms of financial cards, both debit cards, which minimise worries of overspending, and credit cards, which are becoming increasingly convenient due to the expansion of contactless payment options, are extending their use. The spread ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Japan
... of pre-paid card transaction value by issuer and operator in Japan in 2024. The company is making moves to strengthen customer loyalty, with Suica as one of its mainstays. Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card Transactions in ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Japan
... the country’s younger generation, who often do not have credit cards, and therefore see BNPL as a handy alternative. Consequently, new BNPL service providers are continuously emerging in the Japanese market, drawn in by its ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Japan
... credit cards is set to see stronger growth in transaction values in 2024, due to their convenience and benefits. They are being embraced by businesses to reduce manual and paper-based processes, increase cash back into ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in China
... they expect the prices of goods and services to fall in the future. Both debit cards and pre-paid cards are expected to see progress in 2024 in terms of cards in circulation and current value ... Read More
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Credit Cards in China
... of cards in circulation is mainly affected by ongoing government efforts to clean up “sleep accounts”, which are defined as credit card accounts with no active transactions in the past five years, according to the ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in China
... 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 ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Hong Kong, China
... travel, dining, and entertainment. This led to increased spending, often financed through credit. The decline in unemployment has bolstered consumer confidence and disposable income. As more people return to work, their spending power increases. Euromonitor ... Read More
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2024 India Mobile Payments Forecast (2025-2030 Outlook)-Market Opportunities Report
... industry. The market is expected to increase from USD xx billion in 2025 to USD xx billion by 2030, at a CAGR of xx% from 2025 to 2030. Estimates on product and service sales are ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Singapore
... of such cards across multiple payment scenarios. These cards are increasingly being adopted for e-commerce, public transport, and cross-border transactions, providing users with more flexibility compared with closed loop alternatives. A significant driver of growth ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Singapore
... see only low growth in 2024. The primary reason for this is the limited merchant acceptance of charge cards, such as those issued by American Express (Amex) and Diners Club, compared with the widespread acceptance ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Singapore
... 2024, underpinned by economic growth and strong consumer spending. Despite global uncertainties, Singapore’s economy grew by 4.1% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, extending the average growth in the first half of 3.0%. This ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Singapore
... to reach 15-16 million in 2024, with tourism receipts estimated at between SGD26 billion and SGD28 billion, marking a return to near pre-pandemic (2019) levels. This resurgence in tourism has directly boosted consumer spending, particularly ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Hong Kong, China
... all continuing to rise in 2024. This is in contrast to the niche of closed loop pre-paid cards, which continues to lose popularity and is dominated by merchant issued gift cards. Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Hong Kong, China
... value, despite the higher number of debit cards in circulation. Credit cards dominates value due to higher spending, attractive rewards and wide acceptance. Debit cards, primarily linked to the local EPS system, have become a ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Hong Kong, China
... these high-spending individuals tend to prioritise the quality of their travel experience and are likely to spend more than twice that of the average consumer. This trend relates to experiential luxury, where HNWIs value staying ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Hong Kong, China
... actively using their existing credit cards, and financial institutions are extending more lines of credit. Hong Kong’s credit cardholders continue to use their existing cards’ loyalty programmes to spend, rather than applying for new cards. ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Singapore
... post-pandemic surge seen in previous years. Euromonitor International's Consumer Credit in Singapore report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, pre-paid cards and ... Read More
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Taiwan Cards and Payments: Opportunities and Risks to 2028
... including - Current and forecast values for each market in the Taiwanese cards and payments industry, including debit, credit and charge cards. Detailed insights into payment instruments including cash, credit transfer, card, and cheques. It ... Read More
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