Category: Credit Cards
Asia Credit Cards
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Financial Cards and Payments in Asia Pacific
... to their convenience, with payments using them also being increasingly widely accepted. With the high smartphone penetration in the region, m-commerce will therefore continue to be a particularly dynamic area of the market. Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Turkey
... there was a notable slowdown in gross lending as interest rates rose dramatically from 8.5% in June 2023 to 50% in March 2024. Some consumers were put off by the sharp rise in borrowing costs. ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Turkey
... the job market after graduation. There is also a strong correlation between inflation and credit card expenditure in Turkey, as consumers are more reliant on this payment method during an economic downturn. Whilst consumers are ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Turkey
... due to rising living costs. High inflation, economic uncertainty and ongoing retail price instability encouraged some consumers to rely on credit cards, although soaring interest rates were a deterrent for some in 2024. Consumers have ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Indonesia
... its growth slowed down compared to that seen in 2023. High use of mobile banking, digital wallets and QRIS payments drove robust rises for electronic payments; by contrast, declining use of debit cards was the ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Indonesia
... - for example subsidies for two-wheeled electric vehicles. Purchasing power has risen for the middle-income segment, and government incentives have helped to push progress. Euromonitor International's Consumer Lending in Indonesia report establishes the size and ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Indonesia
... despite the rising threat from the continued expansion of pay-later transactions in Indonesia. The credit cards category benefits from targeting a different market segment and also offering cheaper annual interest rates compared to pay-later. The ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Indonesia
... growth has been the improvement in economic conditions, as well as the expanding car market – particularly the used car market. Promotional activities from players have also helped. The end of the year was a ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Indonesia
... throughout Indonesia, and the expansion of e-commerce bill payments using an AMEX card. Also supporting growth was the variety of special promotional offers available; for example, some of those from BCA included attractive discounts for ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Thailand
... for more than a quarter of all transactions by volume in 2024, marking a sharp rise from the beginning of the review period. This rapid growth is driven by changing consumer behaviours, as more Thais ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Thailand
... rely on loans to sustain their standard of living, pushing the nation’s debt-to-income ratio to significant levels. This situation has been compounded by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted employment and income ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Vietnam
... growing consumer awareness of the benefits of digital payments, such as enhanced convenience, improved security, simplified record-keeping, and easier online shopping experiences. Financial cards also offer attractive incentives, including discounts and cashback rewards, while promoting ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Vietnam
... cards for their purchases. These cards offer a convenient, cashless payment option and are especially attractive because they require no financial assessment or existing bank account. Pre-paid cards also provide an effective way to manage ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Vietnam
... allowing for quicker and more convenient access to small loans, which should help reduce reliance on black credit. However, increases in lending have also been accompanied by a gradual rise in bad debt ratios, as ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Thailand
... Card, the company’s flagship product in Thailand, is aimed at individuals with an annual income of at least THB1.2 million, with an upfront annual fee of THB40,000. Despite this, AMEX positions the card’s benefits as ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Thailand
... over 80% of total card transactions by value. Consumers are drawn to credit cards for their attractive rewards programmes, exclusive perks, and the ability to defer payments. Unlike debit cards, credit cards are often viewed ... Read More
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Store Cards in Thailand
... and larger promotional campaigns are playing a key role in stimulating consumer spending. Leading retail chain HomePro, for example, has introduced an appealing trade-in programme for old electronic appliances, offering customers discounts of up to ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Vietnam
... Within this, commercial credit cards are leading growth, fuelled by rising demand from SMEs and micro-enterprises. Despite the government’s efforts to increase lending capital for businesses, many smaller companies still struggle to meet stringent credit ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Malaysia
... living, have driven more Malaysians to rely on credit cards to manage their day-to-day expenses. Additionally, consumer spending per transaction has risen, as credit cards are favoured for higher-value purchases compared to debit cards. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Malaysia
... strongly promoting the adoption of digital payments to enhance efficiency and streamline financial transactions across various sectors. Pre-paid cards offer a solution for people who are unbanked, enabling them to access a wide range of ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Malaysia
... the limited number of issuers offering charge cards, which restricts their availability and hinders widespread adoption. In fact, many banks have ceased offering charge cards, especially commercial charge cards, due to the lack of demand. ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Malaysia
... shift toward a cashless society, fuelled by advancements in digital payment infrastructure and changing consumer preferences. Younger, tech-savvy Malaysians are a significant driver of this trend, with convenience and security among the top motivators for ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Taiwan
... cards, and account for only a small share of the total. Euromonitor International's Credit Card Transactions in Taiwan report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Taiwan
... everyday transactions. Historically, charge cards have been less popular in Taiwan due to limited merchant acceptance compared with major card networks such as Visa, Mastercard, and JCB. Euromonitor International's Charge Card Transactions in Taiwan report ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Taiwan
... Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platforms are emerging as key players in this transformation, catering to the needs of individuals who are new to the world of credit. Euromonitor International's Consumer Credit in Taiwan report establishes ... Read More
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