Category: Debit Cards
Asia Debit Cards
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Debit Cards in Thailand
... for cash withdrawals, with in-store and online purchases accounting for only a small fraction of transactions. However, many banks now offer cardless cash withdrawals through mobile banking apps, allowing customers to access cash at ATMs ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Thailand
... the launch of major office building projects, and reduced fares for MRT and BTS services under the new government’s economic stimulus programme. The introduction of the MRT Yellow and Pink Lines has played a significant ... 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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Debit Cards in Vietnam
... customer benefits. Local banks such as Techcombank, VP Bank, and Vietcombank have incentivised the use of debit cards for payments through cashback offers, discounts, and other cost-saving perks, making them a popular choice for consumers. ... 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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Debit Cards in Malaysia
... increasing consumer adoption of digital payments, alongside expanding merchant acceptance of card transactions. With more businesses across Malaysia installing point-of-sale (POS) terminals, debit cards are becoming a convenient and secure alternative to cash payments. Euromonitor ... 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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Debit Cards in Taiwan
... Taiwan in 2024. This trend suggests a move towards more frequent but lower value transactions, reflecting a shift in consumer behaviour towards using debit cards for everyday purchases and expenses. Euromonitor International's Debit Card Transactions ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Taiwan
... different consumer preferences. Notably, while digital wallets offer convenience and efficiency, they often lack the ability to link to popular pre-paid cards such as EasyCard, which is a widely utilised transportation card in Taiwan that ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in the Philippines
... increasingly offering pre-paid cards as an alternative to traditional debit and credit cards, especially for individuals who may not have access to or prefer not to use credit cards. These pre-paid products are more accessible ... Read More
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Credit Cards in the Philippines
... Bank have expanded their credit card offerings, aligning with customers' evolving needs. In particular, the growing interest in travel among Filipinos has fuelled the popularity of travel-focused credit cards. Metrobank, for instance, has launched products ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in the Philippines
... to gain ground. This trend is driven not only by the increased availability and accessibility of financial cards but also by broader economic factors, such as the growing middle class, expanding digital infrastructure, and the ... Read More
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Debit Cards in the Philippines
... by the convenience they offer and the country’s expanding digital infrastructure. This shift towards digital payments is particularly evident among younger and more affluent Filipinos, many of whom now go more than a week without ... 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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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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Debit Cards in South Korea
... decline in the number of teenage users, who represent a substantial proportion of new debit card holders. In addition to the declining teenage population, a major factor influencing this is the growing popularity of mobile ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Japan
... debit cards. Notable features of J-Debit include no annual fees, and the lack of a card number, unlike credit cards. Card holders can make payment at any store bearing the J-Debit mark by entering the ... 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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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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Debit Cards in China
... circulation increased by around 340 million in 2023, reflecting a 4% increase, while a further 124 million debit cards are expected to be in circulation in 2024. Sales of commercial debit cards are insignificant, with ... 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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Debit Cards in Singapore
... increasingly being used for low to medium value transactions, such as transportation, dining, and other day-to-day purchases. They have become especially popular amongst students and younger working adults, as they offer a convenient and flexible ... 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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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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