Innovation in Instant Payments – Market Overview and Key Case Studies (India – UPI, Brazil – Pix, Nexus Project, Nordics – P27 and ASEAN Links)
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The global instant payments transactions was valued at $100 trillion in 2021. The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12% during the forecast period. Instant payments are an innovative payments infrastructure that modernizes payment systems and enables transactions to be settled within 60 seconds. Although it is a natural alternative to card payments, its impact on the cards market varies per region. Countries that have a well-established instant payment infrastructure are actively focusing on driving the interoperability of their platforms with other countries. Linking domestic instant payment platforms should reduce remittance cost for both merchants and consumers and strengthen economic ties among countries.
The instant payments market research report explores domestic instant payment platforms across a number of countries through various case studies. It also explores developments in terms of cross-border instant payment interoperability, including the benefits and challenges of establishing such links.
Instant payment market overview
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What are the market dynamics in the instant payment market?
Instant payment technology is gradually being adopted by most countries as an innovative network that improves payment infrastructure by ensuring transactions happen in seconds and without interruption. Some countries such as India see instant payments as an opportunity to create more financial inclusion by simplifying access to digital banking for those who cannot access a bank account. India is leading the adoption of instant payment in the world and is already working on expanding its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform to other countries. Countries leading the race to adopt instant payments are now focusing on developing regional instant payment networks that will enable international fund transfers in different currencies.
Instant payment systems reduce the reliance on card scheme networks to enable international transfers, making transactions cheaper. Linkages should stimulate cross-border transactions both for consumers and businesses and thus benefit the growth of regional economies. Linkages will improve data privacy between users of platforms as transactions can be executed with an email address or phone number.
What are the key countries in the instant payment market?
The key countries in the instant payment market are India, China, Thailand, South Korea, the UK, Nigeria, the US, Brazil, Japan, and the Netherlands.
Instant payment market, by countries
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Who are the key players in the instant payment market?
Some of the key players in the instant payment market are PIX, UPI, Bank for International Settlements, Santander, P27, Swish, MobilePay, Danske Bank, Handelsbanken, Nordea, OP Financial Group, SEB, Swedbank, and PayNow.
Market report scope
Market size (Year – 2021) | $100 trillion |
CAGR | 12% |
Forecast period | 2021-2025 |
Key countries | India, China, Thailand, South Korea, the UK, Nigeria, the US, Brazil, Japan, and the Netherlands |
Key players | PIX, UPI, Bank for International Settlements, Santander, P27, Swish, MobilePay, Danske Bank, Handelsbanken, Nordea, OP Financial Group, SEB, Swedbank, and PayNow |
Reasons to Buy
- Understand the advantages and challenges of instant payment adoption.
- Identify the key players in the space.
- Learn about the different approaches to instant cross-border payments.
UPI
Bank for International Settlements
Santander
P27
Swish
MobilePay
Danske Bank
Handelsbanken
Nordea
OP Financial Group
SEB
Swedbank
PayNow
DuitNow
PromptPay
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the global instant payment market size in 2021?
The global instant payments market size was valued at $100 trillion in 2021.
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What is the instant payment market growth rate?
The instant payment market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12% during the forecast period.
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What are the key countries in the instant payment market?
The key countries in the instant payment market are India, China, Thailand, South Korea, the UK, Nigeria, the US, Brazil, Japan, and the Netherlands.
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Who are the key players in the instant payment market?
Some of the key players in the instant payment market are PIX, UPI, Bank for International Settlements, Santander, P27, Swish, MobilePay, Danske Bank, Handelsbanken, Nordea, OP Financial Group, SEB, Swedbank, and PayNow.
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