Category: Service Industries
South America Service Industries
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Consumer Credit in Argentina
... have historically kept maximum interest rates on credit cards lower than those levied on personal loans, making the former a more affordable method of borrowing. Additionally, persistently high inflation means consumers are often heavily dependent ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Argentina
... contraction. Expansion in value terms has been further constrained by the fact that the Milei administration’s shock therapy reforms have helped to bring about a sustained reduction in inflation since May. A steeper downturn in ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Argentina
... are high and balances typically have to be paid in full each month. Credit cards are overwhelmingly favoured due to their revolving financing component and greater flexibility. The core base for charge cards consists of ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Argentina
... categories, the slowdown is partly explained by increasing maturity, but also reflects reduced spending by consumers and companies amidst the extremely challenging economic conditions that have resulted from radical and far-reaching fiscal reforms undertaken by ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Argentina
... in Argentina has seen growth in volume and current value transactions dip in 2024. However, the slowdown has been mitigated by the fact that the rapidly rising cost of living has made many people more ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Chile
... and industries alike move towards digital payments. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated adoption in 2020-2021 due to a move towards contactless methods, which has since been further supported by ongoing developments in technology. However, growth is ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Chile
... Later (BNPL) services pose a significant competitive challenge, especially for smaller purchases. As consumers increasingly opt for the flexibility of BNPL, the growth rate of credit card transactions may slow, compelling issuers to adapt their ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Chile
... is likely to continue, positioning open loop cards as the preferred payment method. In contrast, closed loop cards are in steady decline, largely attributed to the superior convenience and flexibility of their open loop counterparts. ... Read More
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Store Cards in Chile
... greater flexibility. Consequently, store cards are becoming niche products, appealing mostly to lower socioeconomic segments and customers seeking specific retail promotions. Euromonitor International's Store Card Transactions in Chile report establishes the size and structure of ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Colombia
... lower inflation. Private consumption will lose some momentum due to its robust performance over the past five quarters. But we think the strength in investment will offset it. Risks remain tilted to the downside due ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Brazil
... shifting into a much more contractionary stance as policymakers turn less and less tolerant of above-target inflation. We expect household consumption to sharply slow as inflation erodes real wage growth and the unemployment rate gradually ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Chile
... Fintech Law is also reshaping the landscape, fostering competition and promoting financial inclusion by allowing new players to enter the space. Ratified by the Ministry of Finance on 4 January 2023, the Fintech Law set ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Brazil
... to 2021 and 2022, and growth is set to slow further in 2024, to the single digits. In 2023, the number of credit card transactions surpassed the number of debit card transactions for the first ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Ecuador
... from a 1% contraction in 2024 to 1.8% growth in 2025. This rebound is mainly due to base effects, as market conditions for consumers and businesses will remain tough. Our GDP projections are above the ... Read More
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Store Cards in Brazil
... especially true for lower-income consumers, who face constrained budgets and greater difficulty accessing credit cards. Store cards represent a way to build customer loyalty, as these consumers tend to prefer stores that offer an established ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Brazil
... and rise of Pix, the instant payment system launched by the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) in 2020. Pix quickly conquered Brazilian consumers with its convenience, speed, and absence of fees for individuals, resulting in ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Brazil
... revolving credit in charge cards limits their adoption. The Brazilian market values instalment payments, a feature widely available in credit cards. Consequently, the number of charge cards in circulation has been declining year after year ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Brazil
... to implement agile and sophisticated measures to survive in an environment hostile to economic activities. Such developments positively impact Brazilian financial institutions to this day, allowing the development of cutting-edge solutions and technologies in a ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Brazil
... their income tax. This programme was established in 1976, and underwent changes in 2022 and 2023, aiming to make the segment more competitive and give workers more choices in using the benefit. Typically, the leading ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Brazil
... since 2017. The objective was to curb demand and reduce pressure on prices, especially after external shocks, such as the war in Ukraine, which impacted some food costs; for example, wheat as input material. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Latin America and e-Invoicing: Lessons to Be Learned and Why It’s Not Talked About in the Broader Conversation
... and examines why it isn’t talked about in broader conversation. Latin America has been a pioneer in implementing e-invoicing, driven by the need to improve tax collection and combat evasion, with countries like Brazil, Mexico, ... Read More
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Bolivia In-depth PEST Insights
... analysis. Synopsis Understand the political system in Bolivia through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators. Understand the economic situation in Bolivia through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues. Understand customer ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Argentina
... better-than-expected Q3 performance in the external sector. Our forecast for next year is lower than consensus for 2025 but higher for 2026. The approved RIGI scheme presents an upside risk to growth, while the La ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets
... This reflects our view that private consumption is gaining momentum as inflation falls faster than we anticipated. With interest rates falling and inflation cooling, we anticipate a slight uptick in growth next year to 4%. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Guyana
... in 2026 to reflect a more bearish outlook for global oil prices. In the medium term, we forecast a sustained period of 4% growth given waning base effects and a maturing of the oil industry. Read More
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