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Limited merchant acceptance will continue to limit growth for charge cards in Singapore
Charge cards is expected to experience continued growth in transactions in volume and current value terms in Singapore in the forecast period, but these increases will remain slower than those for debit cards and credit cards, as significant challenges persist in driving widespread adoption. A major factor limiting growth is likely to be the restricted merchant acceptance of charge cards, such as those issued by American Express (Amex) and Diners Club, which are not as widely accepted as Visa and Mastercard in Singapore despite efforts by players in charge cards.
Competition from credit cards is accelerating
Another factor hampering growth for charge cards in Singapore moving forward is expected to be the high annual fees for charge cards. While these cards offer exclusive benefits, such perks are often seen as catering primarily to high-net-worth individuals.
Businesses likely to prefer payment methods other than charge cards
Although commercial charge cards is set to maintain transaction growth in Singapore in the forecast period, this is expected to be lower than for commercial debit cards and credit cards. In particular, multi-currency commercial debit cards are expected to become more popular, as they help businesses streamline cross-border transactions and manage currency risks more effectively.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Charge Card Transactions industry in Singapore 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 Singapore, 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 Singapore 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 Singapore?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Charge Card Transactions in Singapore?
- 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 Singapore - Category analysis
Charge Cards in Singapore - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Traction remains low for charge cards in Singapore due to limited merchant acceptance
Commercial charge cards struggles to achieve growth due to competition from other payment methods
American Express expands its member benefits to attract a wider audience
Limited merchant acceptance will continue to limit growth for charge cards in Singapore
Competition from credit cards is accelerating
Businesses likely to prefer payment methods other than charge cards
Table 1 Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 2 Charge Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 3 Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 4 Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Commercial Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 6 Commercial Charge Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 7 Commercial Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 8 Commercial Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 9 Personal Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 10 Personal Charge Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 11 Personal Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 12 Personal Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 14 Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 15 Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 16 Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 17 Commercial Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 18 Commercial Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 19 Commercial Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 20 Commercial Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 21 Personal Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 22 Personal Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 23 Personal Charge Cards Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 24 Personal Charge Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 25 Forecast Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 26 Forecast Charge Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 27 Forecast Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 28 Forecast Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 29 Forecast Commercial Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 30 Forecast Commercial Charge Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 31 Forecast Commercial Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 32 Forecast Commercial Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 33 Forecast Personal Charge Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 34 Forecast Personal Charge Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 35 Forecast Personal Charge Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 36 Forecast Personal Charge Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Credit Cards in Singapore - Category analysis
Credit Cards in Singapore - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Strong growth in international visitor arrivals contributes to growth, spurred by an increase in entertainment activities
With the increasing competition, banks offer increasingly attractive rewards
The entry of non-traditional players, and the easy comparison of credit cards
The intensifying competition will benefit consumers and fuel growth in credit cards
Strong macroeconomic environment to fuel further growth in credit cards in Singapore
Cybersecurity and fraud prevention the topmost concerns of Singapore’s regulators
Table 37 Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 38 Credit Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 39 Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 40 Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 41 Commercial Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 42 Commercial Credit Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 43 Commercial Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 44 Commercial Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 45 Personal Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 46 Personal Credit Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 47 Personal Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 48 Personal Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 49 Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 50 Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 51 Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 52 Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 53 Commercial Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 54 Commercial Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 55 Commercial Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 56 Commercial Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 57 Personal Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 58 Personal Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 59 Personal Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 60 Personal Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 61 Forecast Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 62 Forecast Credit Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 63 Forecast Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 64 Forecast Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 65 Forecast Commercial Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 66 Forecast Commercial Credit Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 67 Forecast Commercial Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 68 Forecast Commercial Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 69 Forecast Personal Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 70 Forecast Personal Credit Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 71 Forecast Personal Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 72 Forecast Personal Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Debit Cards in Singapore - Category analysis
Debit Cards in Singapore - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Debit cards are preferred by students, and usually used for low to medium value transactions
A cheaper alternative for hassle-free travel, supported by renewed regulations
Growth of multi-currency commercial debit cards
Increasing transaction volumes and value, driven by broader adoption across demographics
Debit cards are becoming increasingly competitive with credit cards
Debit card issuers likely to embrace collaborations and partnerships to remain competitive
Table 73 Debit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 74 Debit Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 75 Debit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 76 Debit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 77 Debit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 78 Debit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 79 Debit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 80 Debit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 81 Forecast Debit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 82 Forecast Debit Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 83 Forecast Debit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 84 Forecast Debit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Pre-Paid Cards in Singapore - Category analysis
Pre-Paid Cards in Singapore - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Gradual increase in pre-paid cards, with the increasing functionality of open loop cards valued
Gradual shift away from physical stored-value closed loop cards
Merchant issued closed loop gift cards also suffer
Pre-paid cards will need to evolve to meet the demands of Singapore’s cashless economy
Steady growth of open loop pre-paid cards set to be driven by the adoption of digital payment methods and government initiatives
Collaborative initiatives likely to be used to offer benefits and drive demand for pre-paid cards
Table 85 Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 86 Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 87 Pre-paid Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 88 Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 89 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 90 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 91 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2019-2024
Table 92 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2019-2024
Table 93 Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 94 Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 95 Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 96 Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 97 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 98 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 99 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 100 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 101 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 102 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 103 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 104 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 105 Forecast Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 106 Forecast Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 107 Forecast Pre-paid Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 108 Forecast Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 109 Forecast Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 110 Forecast Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Table 111 Forecast Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2024-2029
Table 112 Forecast Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2024-2029
Financial Cards and Payments in Singapore - Industry Overview
Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Singapore government continues to push for a digitally connected society
Competitive landscape
What next for financial cards and payments?
Table 113 Number of POS Terminals: Units 2019-2024
Table 114 Number of ATMs: Units 2019-2024
Table 115 Value Lost to Fraud 2019-2024
Table 116 Card Expenditure by Location 2024
Table 117 Financial Cards in Circulation by Type: % Number of Cards 2019-2024
Table 118 Domestic versus Foreign Spend 2024
Table 119 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Cards in Circulation 2019-2024
Table 120 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Accounts 2019-2024
Table 121 Financial Cards Transactions by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 122 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 123 Consumer Payments by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 124 Consumer Payments by Category: Number of Transactions 2019-2024
Table 125 M-Commerce by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 126 M-Commerce by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 127 Financial Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 128 Financial Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2019-2023
Table 129 Financial Cards: Card Payment Transactions Value by Operator 2019-2023
Table 130 Financial Cards: Card Payment Transactions Value by Issuer 2019-2023
Table 131 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Cards in Circulation 2024-2029
Table 132 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Accounts 2024-2029
Table 133 Forecast Financial Cards Transactions by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 134 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 135 Forecast Consumer Payments by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 136 Forecast Consumer Payments by Category: Number of Transactions 2024-2029
Table 137 Forecast M-Commerce by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 138 Forecast M-Commerce by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
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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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