: Year-over-year transaction volume growth slowed to 12% in 2024 , down from 15% in 2023.
: In the U.S., credit card usage reached a record 35% share of all payments in 2024, nearly doubling since 2016. The Digital Overtake Are We Nearing Peak Card?
: Card purchases surpassed 1 trillion globally for the first time in 2024, valued at $45.5 trillion. : Year-over-year transaction volume growth slowed to 12%
The global payments landscape is currently navigating a pivotal "hybrid" era. While digital wallets are projected to reach (over 60% of the global population), physical cards are not yet in terminal decline. Instead, the industry is seeing the "Peak Card" phenomenon—a saturation of physical plastic accompanied by a fundamental shift toward virtual credentials. Market Momentum and Milestones The global payments landscape is currently navigating a
Alternative payment methods (APMs) and digital wallets are rapidly redefining "the card": Payment trends in 2026: Innovation, Trust, & Growth
The card industry reached a massive milestone in 2024, yet there are clear signals of shifting growth dynamics:
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