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The Asia-Pacific (APAC) card payments market is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 6.9% between 2025 and 2029 to reach $30.6 trillion in 2029, supported by growing preference for electronic payments, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics reveals that that the card payment […]
Japan credit and charge card payments to grow by 9.4% in 2025, forecasts GlobalData
Japan’s credit and charge card payments market is projected to grow by 9.4% in 2025 to reach JPY129.6 trillion ($857.3 billion), driven by the rising consumer preference for non-cash transactions and wider acceptance of credit cards among merchants, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics reveals that Japan saw […]
US and UK lead crypto holding growth globally with over 8pp YoY increase in 2025, says GlobalData
The US and UK are recording the fastest growths in crypto penetration in 2025, because of the sector’s increased mainstream promotion and supportive institutional and regulatory sentiment in the West. Although still lagging many emerging economies, the US’s crypto product holding rate increased to 23.5% in 2025, while UK holding nearly doubled to 18% from […]
India credit and charge card payments market to surpass $300 billion in 2025, forecasts GlobalData
India’s credit and charge card payments market is projected to grow by 14% in 2025 to reach INR25.4 trillion ($303.9 billion), driven by rising consumer preference for non-cash transactions, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics reveals that India saw a growth of 27.9% in credit and charge card […]
Card payments in Thailand market to surpass $65 billion in 2025 as digital spending accelerates, forecasts GlobalData
Thailand’s card payment market is set to grow by 2.7% to reach THB2.3 trillion ($65.4 billion) in 2025e, driven by growing consumer preference for digital transactions, rising financial inclusion, and robust POS infrastructure. Although cash and PromptPay dominate, card usage, especially credit and charge cards, is gaining momentum, signaling a shift in consumer behavior and […]
E-commerce and digital trends propel Taiwan credit card payments beyond $150 billion in 2025, forecasts GlobalData
Taiwan’s (Province of China) credit card payments market is projected to grow by 7% in 2025 to reach TWD5 trillion ($156.2 billion), driven by rising consumer preference for non-cash transactions. Growth is supported by expanding e-commerce, contactless payment adoption, and value-added benefits such as cashback and instalments, despite headwinds from global economic uncertainty and the […]
Credit cards to drive South Korea payment market to over $950 billion in 2025 despite economic slowdown, forecasts GlobalData
South Korea’s card payments market is set to grow by 3.8% in 2025, reaching KRW1.3 quadrillion ($969.8 billion), driven by rising consumer spending. Despite economic challenges, the country’s high card usage, expanding POS infrastructure, and strong preference for credit cards with value-added benefits continue to support digital payment adoption and maintain South Korea’s leadership in […]
GlobalData forecasts China card payments market to grow at 6.8% CAGR between 2025 and 2029
China’s card payments market is on a steady growth trajectory, underpinned by strong digital adoption, robust infrastructure, and rising consumer demand for cashless transactions. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, including the impact of recent US tariffs, the market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% between 2025 and 2029 to reach […]
Card payments market in Japan to surpass $890 billion in 2025 as cashless shift gains momentum, forecasts GlobalData
Japan’s card payment market is set to grow 9.6% in 2025f to reach JPY134.9 trillion ($892.5 billion), driven by rising consumer spending and a shift toward digital payments. While cash remains dominant, strong government support, growing card penetration, and evolving consumer preferences are accelerating Japan’s transition to a more cashless economy, reshaping the financial services […]
Santander eyes complete TSB buyout to deepen UK market presence, says GlobalData
Following the news that Santander UK has agreed to acquire the entirety of TSB Banking Group plc (TSB) from Spanish rival Banco de Sabadell, S.A. (Sabadell) for GBP2.65 billion in the face of the latter’s hostile takeover by BBVA; Jonathan Vaughan Burleigh, Associate Analyst, Banking and Payments at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, […]
Hong Kong credit and charge card payments market to surpass $130 billion in 2025, forecasts GlobalData
The Hong Kong (China SAR) credit and charge card payments market is projected to reach HKD1.0 trillion ($132.4 billion) in 2025e, reflecting a robust growth of 6.0% compared to the previous year. This growth is mainly driven by the rising acceptance of digital payment solutions and a shift in consumer behavior towards cashless transactions, according […]
Card payments in Taiwan (Province of China) market to grow by 6.8% in 2025, forecasts GlobalData
The Taiwan card payments market is expected to grow by 6.8% to reach TWD5.4 trillion ($167.4 billion) in 2025, supported by constant consumer shift towards non-cash payments, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics reveals that Taiwan saw a growth of 19.1% in card payments value in 2023 driven by […]
India card payments market to surpass $350 billion in 2025, forecasts GlobalData
The card payment market in India is poised to register 9.4% growth in 2025e, reaching INR30.1 trillion ($359.7 billion), driven by rising consumer spending and growing consumer preference for electronic payments, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Payment Card Analytics reveals that card payments in India registered a healthy compound annual growth […]
Australia payment card market to grow by 5.2% in 2025, forecasts GlobalData
The Australian payment card market (including at POS and ATM cash withdrawals) is expected to grow by 5.2% to reach AUD1.2 trillion ($804.7 billion) in 2025e, supported by constant consumer shift towards non-cash payments, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Payment Card Analytics reveals that card payments value (including payments at physical […]
Hong Kong (China SAR) card payments market to reach nearly $170 billion in 2025, forecasts GlobalData
The Hong Kong (China SAR) card payments market is forecast to grow by 4.5% to reach HKD1.32 trillion ($168.4 billion) in 2025, supported by a constant consumer shift towards non-cash payments, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics reveals that Hong Kong saw a growth of 15.7% in card […]
Malaysia payment card market to surpass $177 billion in 2025 as POS overtakes ATM withdrawals, forecasts GlobalData
The Malaysian payment card market (including at POS and ATM cash withdrawals) is expected to grow by 4.0% to reach MYR814.1 billion ($177.9 billion) in 2025e, driven by a clear shift from cash to digital payments. Contactless cards and wider card acceptance are playing a key role, with card payments at POS now set to […]
India’s consumer lending market to surpass $720 billion in 2025 amid rising credit demand, forecasts GlobalData
The consumer lending market in India is expected to grow by 4.9% to reach $724.2 billion in 2025 supported by robust economic growth, urbanization and growing consumer demand for housing, vehicles, and consumer durables. Despite global headwinds, India’s growing middle class, improving disposable incomes, and supportive monetary policies continue to propel credit demand, solidifying the […]
Digital wallet market in Australia to surpass $130 billion in 2025 amid cashless shift, forecasts GlobalData
Digital wallet adoption is accelerating rapidly in Australia, with transaction values projected to grow by 20.8% in 2025 to reach AUD201.3 billion ($132.9 billion). This surge is fueled by the shift towards cashless payments, rising smartphone usage, and broader acceptance of NFC and QR-based solutions—highlighting the growing role of digital wallets in Australia’s evolving financial […]
Ireland card payments market to surpass $124 billion in 2025 despite economic headwinds, forecasts GlobalData
The Ireland card payments market is expected to growth by 8.7% to reach EUR114.8 billion ($124.2 billion) in 2025 supported by growing preference for electronic payments. Despite economic headwinds, including new US tariffs, strong banking infrastructure, a declining reliance on cash, and steady debit card use are supporting growth, though momentum may slow amid weakening […]
Asia-Pacific card payments market to reach nearly $25 trillion in 2025, forecasts GlobalData
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) card payments market is expected to growth by 4.3% to reach $24.7 trillion in 2025 supported by growing preference for electronic payments. Strong growth in markets like China, South Korea, Japan, and Australia is complemented by rising adoption in emerging economies, supported by infrastructure improvements, regulatory initiatives, and expanding financial inclusion across […]