The forecast for the number of payments by cards with a debit function in Switzerland shows consistent growth from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual number of payments by debit cards stood at approximately 1.12 billion units. The forecasted data from 2024 to 2028 indicate a steady year-on-year increase as follows: 1.16 billion in 2024, 1.2 billion in 2025, 1.24 billion in 2026, 1.28 billion in 2027, and 1.32 billion in 2028.
The year-on-year variation percentages can be summarized as follows:
- 2024: 3.57% increase
- 2025: 3.45% increase
- 2026: 3.33% increase
- 2027: 3.23% increase
- 2028: 3.13% increase
Over the last five years, from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 3.34%, indicating a steady upward trend in the number of payments by debit cards.
Future trends to watch for:
- Increasing adoption of contactless payment technologies
- Integration of debit card functionality with digital wallets
- Potential growth in transactional values with evolving fintech solutions
- Changes in consumer spending behavior
