PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Further limited demand and no relaunch of personal charge cards expected
The forecast period is unlikely to see any changes in the competitive environment or the ownership of charge cards in Hungary. It is not expected that personal charge cards will begin to be issued once again, with the category thus set to remain completely dominated by commercial charge cards.
Smaller local companies unlikely to favour charge cards over other options
The use of charge cards is expected to remain limited to multinational companies that operate in Hungary and their local subsidiaries, with smaller local enterprises unlikely to favour charge cards over debit cards. Local businesses tend to rely mainly on commercial debit cards and overdraft facilities linked to a current account to ensure consistent cash flow and to cover expenses during times of pressure.
No new entries expected over the forecast period
It is unlikely that any local Hungarian banks will be prepared to enter the category over the forecast period. The banks’ deeper understanding of domestic consumer credit motivated them to abandon charge cards in favour of credit cards, which respond more closely to the needs of local businesses and consumers.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Charge Card Transactions industry in Hungary with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
If you're in the Charge Card Transactions industry in Hungary, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Charge Card Transactions in Hungary report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Charge Card Transactions in Hungary?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Charge Card Transactions in Hungary?
- How has COVID-19, recession and macroeconomic volatility impacted the market?
- How long will the market take to recover? What are the opportunities now?
- How will political context and shifting cultural values shape future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Charge Cards in Hungary - Category analysis
Charge Cards in Hungary - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Charge cards remain niche in 2024
American Express continues to dominate, focussing on multinational companies
Current situation created by the narrowing of the competitive environment
Further limited demand and no relaunch of personal charge cards expected
Smaller local companies unlikely to favour charge cards over other options
No new entries expected over the forecast period
Credit Cards in Hungary - Category analysis
Credit Cards in Hungary - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Lower base rate reduces cost of credit card borrowing
Credit cards still remain a competitive alternative for managing daily finances
Cofidis Group acquires Magyar Cetelem Bank and credit cards are phased out
Co-branded cards are being phased out
Commercial credit cards remain niche
Competitive threats to domestic credit cards come from international neobanks and BNPL
Debit Cards in Hungary - Category analysis
Debit Cards in Hungary - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Rising banking fees prompt consumers to reevaluate their banking partner
From plastic to pixels: debit cards’ transition to mobile wallets continues
Commercial debit cards experience steady growth
Contactless payments become more common, decreasing the need for PIN codes or even physical cards
Cards increasingly used for payments over cash withdrawals
Card fraud prevention – safety concerns remain a top concern
Pre-Paid Cards in Hungary - Category analysis
Pre-Paid Cards in Hungary - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
OTP Mobil Kft acquires Hellopay
SZÉP fringe benefit card incorporated into smartphone application
Revolut continues to develop and grow in Hungary
Contactless transactions and virtualisation revolutionise pre-paid cards
Neobanks provide alternative financial services to drive market transformation
SZÉP card remains crucial in fringe benefit distribution
Store Cards in Hungary - Category analysis
Store Cards in Hungary - Company Profile
Store cards remain absent from Hungary’s financial cards and payments industry
Financial Cards and Payments in Hungary - Industry Overview
Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends – neobanks and fintech solutions to disrupt traditional market; and the card or cash question
Competitive landscape
What next for financial cards and payments?
DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Charge Card Transactions
- Commercial Charge Card Transactions
- Personal Charge Card Transactions
Charge Card Transactions
A charge card (sometimes referred to as a Travel and Entertainment card) shares the “pay later” component with credit cards. However, charge card balances normally have to be paid off monthly and do not attract interest charges. Charge cards typically possess high (or even no) pre-set spending limits and may carry a high annual fee. Payments are tracked based on the country of residence / account issuance and include outbound spend while excluding inbound spend.
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This report originates from Passport, our Charge Card Transactions research and analysis database.
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