In 2023, the leading countries for card payments with a delayed debit function, expressed in billion units, were France with 2.46, followed by Spain at 1.56 and Germany at 1.5. Notably, the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, and India had lower figures, each below 0.5 billion. Germany experienced the highest year-on-year increase of 3.6%, reflecting a growing preference for delayed debit payments. India showed a significant potential with a 5.26% growth rate, albeit from a smaller base.
Going forward, countries like India are expected to drive growth due to increasing digital payment adoption. Meanwhile, the established markets will see incremental improvements as consumers continue to favor digital convenience.
Top countries in Number of Payments by Cards with a Delayed Debit Function by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Million Units | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 2,460 | 2023 | +2.4% | +2.46% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,560 | 2023 | +0.93% | +1% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 1,500 | 2023 | +3.78% | +3.6% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 411 | 2023 | +1.73% | +1.9% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 234.48 | 2023 | +3.23% | +2.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 164.86 | 2023 | +1.69% | +1.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 79.9 | 2023 | +1.99% | +1.47% | View data |
| 8 | 8 India | 74.79 | 2023 | +5.04% | +5.26% | View data |
