Category: Debit Cards
Europe Debit Cards
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Pre-Paid Cards in Denmark
... which is characterised by a high level of digitalisation and one of the lowest cash usage rates globally. Pre-paid cards are used for a variety of purposes, supporting their continued expansion. However, despite this growth, ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Denmark
... exceeding the Danish population, reflecting the widespread adoption of this payment method. Alongside the increasing number of cards, overall category transactions are also on the rise. While the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily impacted debit card usage ... Read More
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Debit Cards in the Czech Republic
... maturity, though the slowdown also reflected growing competition from open loop pre-paid cards, credit cards and electronic direct/ACH transactions that can be made via digital wallets or mobile apps and do not require financial cards. ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in the Czech Republic
... at a healthy pace. It remained a key beneficiary of the increasing willingness of local consumers and businesses to choose card-based and digital payment solutions over cash, as these instruments are easily accessible and becoming ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in the Czech Republic
... the country to reduce their use of cash in favour of card-based and digital payment solutions. Having become more ingrained in the aftermath of the pandemic, this behaviour continued to be encouraged by improvements in ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Sweden
... of debit card transactions rose steadily in 2024 due to the ease of using contactless technology and mobile wallets, with more consumers using them in place of cash. Steady growth is also evident in terms ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Sweden
... cards were the star performer in 2024, whilst closed loop pre-paid cards have been steadily losing ground over the review period. Pre-paid cards were heavily impacted by the pandemic with usage plummeting in 2020. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Greece
... the dominant card type. Greece, a traditionally cash-oriented economy, has been quick to adopt card payments over recent years, a trend accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the momentum of e-commerce and digital wallets, as ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Ukraine
... on cities and frequent power outages disrupting merchants, ATMs, and bank branches, the industry demonstrated remarkable resilience. To safeguard the financial system, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) implemented the Power Banking initiative, creating a ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Ukraine
... feature contactless functionality, and the majority of point-of-sale (POS) terminals are equipped to support these payments. Contactless transactions are especially prevalent in public transportation, where their adoption has grown significantly. Municipal transport systems, such as ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Ukraine
... advantages compared to debit cards, which offer comprehensive features such as direct access to bank accounts, enhanced security and broad acceptance both domestically and internationally. Further, consumers increasingly prefer debit cards due to their versatility ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Greece
... multiple global crises, relative stability and mild growth of the Greek economy is providing the context for increased consumer spending. On a negative note, spending is also boosted by inflated prices of basic goods due ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Greece
... the year, following a similar trend with other card types in a context of stability and slow growth of the economy. Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card Transactions in Greece report establishes the size and structure of ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Hungary
... fees related to current accounts and debit cards. Many of these fees have risen at the rate of 2023 inflation, which was significant, prompting some customers to consider switching banks. The increase in transaction fees ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Romania
... rapid growth in recent years with the share of card payments rising year on year. Digital payments are driving the use of card transactions supported by retail e-commerce platforms which have adopted digital payment methods ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Hungary
... their virtual counterparts, continues to grow, driven by a rich array of smartphone applications with built-in payments, and other smart solutions (e.g., QR code payments) that make card payments more convenient, fast and versatile. Added ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Romania
... attributed to the remarkable growth observed in open-loop cards, creating opportunities for operators such as Revolut, which continues to see double-digit growth in the number of transactions. Romania is the leading market in central and ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Romania
... drive growth in the number of debit card transactions over the upcoming forecast period. Consumers are already using their debit card for smaller purchases in 2024, with the average value of debit card transaction falling. ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Hungary
... Bank that operates the Simple smartphone application and SimplePay payment solution. Hellopay has established itself as one of Hungary's leading providers of integrated and innovative digital payment solutions in the hospitality and events sector. With ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Sweden
... the prevalence of home buying in Sweden. Higher mortgage rates in the first half of 2024 were imposed as the policy rate peaked at 4%. Euromonitor International's Consumer Credit in Sweden report establishes the size ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Italy
... the number of cards in circulation has also tapered off, albeit only marginally. This is partly explained by maturity, with transaction volumes and circulation numbers still dwarfing those of other card types. However, the slowdown ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Italy
... continues to be underpinned by the increasing tendency of consumers and businesses to move away from cash in favour of card-based and digital payment methods. This well-established trend has become more pronounced since the pandemic, ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Italy
... the entire year. It remains a key beneficiary of the shift away from cash in favour of card-based payments, as these instruments are easy to obtain, highly versatile and enjoy strong public trust in terms ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Portugal
... have boosted the positive trend, as has the growing preference for card usage over cash. Though inflation has pushed up prices, the use of debit cards for micropayments and daily routine payments contributed to a ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Portugal
... the early forecast period at least, meaning less pressure on prices and greater growth in terms of available income. Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card Transactions in Portugal report establishes the size and structure of the market ... Read More
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