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Credit Cards in Brazil industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2017-21, and forecast to 2026). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit cards market.
- The Brazilian credit cards sector had total balances outstanding of $56.6 billion in 2021, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4% between 2016 and 2021.
- Sector consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 11.5% between 2016 and 2021, to reach a total of 10.1 billion credit card transactions in 2021.
- The use of credit cards for payments grew in terms of transaction value and volume, primarily due to the ability to purchase big-ticket items in installments.

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Credit Cards in India industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2017-21, and forecast to 2026). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit cards market.
- The Indian credit cards sector had total balances outstanding of $18.5 billion in 2020, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.3% between 2016 and 2021.
- Sector consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 10.7% between 2016 and 2021, to reach a total of 2.1 billion credit card transactions in 2021.
- Indian credit card holders are noticeably price-sensitive and are often motivated by reward points, cashback, and low annual fees.

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- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the credit cards market in India
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Credit Cards in Japan industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2017-21, and forecast to 2026). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit cards market.
- The Japanese credit cards sector had total balances outstanding of $119.7 billion in 2021, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% between 2016 and 2021.
- Sector consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 10.6% between 2016 and 2021, to reach a total of 15.7 billion credit card transactions in 2021.
- Credit cards are the most popular payment card in Japan due to their associated reward programs.

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Credit Cards in South Korea industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2017-21, and forecast to 2026). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit cards market.
- The South Korean credit cards sector had total balances outstanding of $92.5 billion in 2021, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2% between 2016 and 2021.
- Sector consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 5.4% between 2016 and 2021, to reach a total of 14.7 billion credit card transactions in 2021.
- The high penetration and use of credit cards is a result of the benefits provided by banks and credit card issuers, as well as friendly government regulations.

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Credit Cards in Australia industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2017-21, and forecast to 2026). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit cards market.
- The Australian credit cards sector had total balances outstanding of $26.6 billion in 2021, representing a compound annual rate of change (CARC) of -7.1% between 2016 and 2021.
- Sector consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 3.7% between 2016 and 2021, to reach a total of 2.9 billion credit card transactions in 2021.
- The most significant decline came because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a significant contraction in the national economy.

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Credit Cards in France industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2017-21, and forecast to 2026). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit cards market.
- The French credit cards sector had total balances outstanding of $7.5 billion in 2021, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3% between 2016 and 2021
- Sector consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 4.2% between 2016 and 2021, to reach a total of 1.4 billion credit card transactions in 2021.
- Credit card usage is low in France due to the debt-averse nature of consumers, as well as stringent application procedures.

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Credit Cards in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2017-21, and forecast to 2026). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit cards market.
- The German credit cards sector had total balances outstanding of $8.9 billion in 2021, representing a compound annual rate of change (CARC) of -0.5% between 2016 and 2021.
- Sector consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 7.3% between 2016 and 2021, to reach a total of 153.7 million credit card transactions in 2021.
- German consumers are culturally averse to debt, which is reflected in their use of credit cards.

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Credit Cards in the United Kingdom industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2017-21, and forecast to 2026). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit cards market.
- The UK credit cards sector had total balances outstanding of $76.7.1 billion in 2021, representing a compound annual rate of change (CARC) of -3.9% between 2016 and 2021.
- Sector consumption volumes declined with a CARC of -2.1% between 2016 and 2021, to reach a total of 3.1 billion credit card transactions in 2021.
- Decline came as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which caused a significant contraction in the UK economy.

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- Save time carrying out entry-level research by identifying the size, growth, major segments, and leading players in the credit cards market in the United Kingdom
- U...

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Credit Cards in North America industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2017-21, and forecast to 2026). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit cards market.
- The North American credit cards sector had total balances outstanding of $922.1 billion in 2021, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.6% between 2016 and 2021.
- Sector consumption volume increased with a CAGR of 4% between 2016 and 2021, to reach a total of 47.1 billion credit card transactions in 2021.
- The US is by far the largest credit cards sector in the region, accounting for 87.9% of its total revenues in 2021.

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Credit Cards in the United States industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2012-16, and forecast to 2021). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

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Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the United States credit cards market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit market.
- The US credit cards market had total balances outstanding of $742.2bn in 2016, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% between 2012 and 2016.
- The Dodd-Frank policy in 2010 made lenders wary of customers with low income or poor credit ratings.
- While the Federal Reserve has been engaged in quantitative easing, it is primarily the corporate market which has benefitted...

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Credit Cards in Brazil industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2012-16, and forecast to 2021). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

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Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the Brazil credit cards market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit market.
- The Brazilian credit cards market had total balances outstanding of $52.8bn in 2016, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8% between 2012 and 2016.
- Brazil has taken to governmental implemented bills to help honor a rescue program aimed to suspend debts in the state of Rio de Janerio.
- Triple digit interest rates on credit cards in Brazil can cause severe financial difficulties. The c...

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Credit Cards in India industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2012-16, and forecast to 2021). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

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Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the India credit cards market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit market.
- The Indian credit cards market had total balances outstanding of $7.0bn in 2016, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5% between 2012 and 2016.
- According to the World Bank figures, around 67% of Indian residents reside in rural regions, there is a vast reserve of untapped potential for the Indian credit card market. The Indian government has sanctioned the opening of 11 institutions call...

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Credit Cards in Japan industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2012-16, and forecast to 2021). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

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Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the Japan credit cards market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit market.
- The Japanese credit cards market had total balances outstanding of $50.0bn in 2016, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1% between 2012 and 2016.
- Government policies to introduce negative interest rates serve to stimulate the economy and soften Japanese attitudes towards debt.
- Mobile payments are gaining traction with the Japanese risk-averse shoppers.

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- S...

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Credit Cards in South Korea industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2012-16, and forecast to 2021). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

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Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the South Korea credit cards market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit market.
- The South Korean credit cards market had total balances outstanding of $60.0bn in 2016, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% between 2012 and 2016.
- South Korea is determined to become a cashless society, exclusively using T-Money and other electronic payment cards.
- The South Korean government is anxious to maintain control over household debt, as South Korea's hous...

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Credit Cards in Australia industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2012-16, and forecast to 2021). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

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Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the Australia credit cards market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit market.
- The Australian credit cards market had total balances outstanding of $35.0bn in 2016, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.8% between 2012 and 2016.
- Credit card transaction volume has continued to grow, with 2016 seeing a record 241.0 million transactions per month.
- Credit cards in Australia are rapidly becoming one of the most common causes of personal bankruptcy with indicat...

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Credit Cards in France industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2012-16, and forecast to 2021). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

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Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the France credit cards market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit market.
- The French credit cards market had total balances outstanding of $21.6bn in 2016, representing a compound annual rate of change (CARC) of -6.3% between 2012 and 2016.
- Worries of credit card fraud in France have led to new technology being rolled out to eliminate the threat of fraud.
- Unemployment rates in the region of 10% this makes it harder to obtain credit, while an ageing population will also see...

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Credit Cards in Germany industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2012-16, and forecast to 2021). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

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Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the Germany credit cards market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit market.
- The German credit cards market had total balances outstanding of $4.7bn in 2016, representing a compound annual rate of change (CARC) of -1.8% between 2012 and 2016.
- One of the largest credit card suppliers in Germany, Deutsche Bank is potentially being hit by a $14bn fine for selling faulty mortgage-backed securities.
- Germans have a very small number of credit cards tending to buy using cash.
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Credit Cards in the United Kingdom industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2012-16, and forecast to 2021). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Synopsis

Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the United Kingdom credit cards market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit market.
- The UK credit cards market had total balances outstanding of $91.8bn in 2016, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.8% between 2012 and 2016.
- A public backlash against payday lenders and the prominence of price comparison websites has seen competition intensify in the UK credit card market.
- The UK voting to leave the EU is likely to raise prices of foreign goods w...

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Credit Cards in North America industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2012-16, and forecast to 2021). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Synopsis

Essential resource for top-line data and analysis covering the North America credit cards market. Includes market size data, textual and graphical analysis of market growth trends, leading companies and macroeconomic information.

Key Highlights

- The credit cards profile covers the consumer credit market.
- The North American credit cards market had total balances outstanding of $817.9bn in 2016, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% between 2012 and 2016.
- Some cards offer an interest-free period on purchases and balance transfers for the first several months after you open an account.
- The US is the largest market in North America. As such the fortunes of the region are...