Key Market Indicators
Chinese payment transactions are set to reach a staggering $735.7 billion by 2026, up 3.3% on average each year since 2021. In 2021, the figure stood at $597.8 billion, 6.3% higher than 2012. The United States, the United Kingdom and Germany are the next biggest markets in this ranking. The number of payment terminals in China is also set to reach 76.9 million units in 2026, a 3.6% yearly increase since 2021. In 2021, the figure was 61.6 million, 5.8% higher than 2012. The United States, Brazil and the United Kingdom are the next three biggest markets in this ranking.