Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
The complex macroeconomic scenario in Brazil up to the year of 1994 was marked by very intense inflationary pressure and frequent regulatory changes. These challenging conditions led local banks to implement agile and sophisticated measures to survive in an environment hostile to economic activities.
2024 key trends
Several financial institutions in Brazil are increasing their focus on high-net-worth clients and businesses, adopting strategies geared toward personalisation and premium services. Itaú Private clients (those with high levels of investment) now have access to a tool for analysing and consolidating information about their financial assets.
Betting platforms impact families’ financial management
The increase in household spending on online betting games has come under the radar of the Central Bank of Brazil. The concern is that part of families’ budgets is being spent on sports betting on online platforms in an uncontrolled manner, which could reduce the disposable income available for consumption and debt repayment.
Competitive landscape
The interest of credit card issuers and operators in the travel segment has grown significantly in 2023 and 2024. This trend has been driven by various factors, including the release of strong pent-up demand for travel following the years of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the increased digitalisation and personalisation of financial services.
What next for financial cards and payments?
The launch of Pix by Proximity, scheduled by the Central Bank of Brazil for 2025, is expected to significantly boost proximity payments in Brazil, including the use of credit cards in digital wallets. Proximity payments are already experiencing significant growth in the country, especially amongst younger generations, who tend to be more familiar with technology and digital practices.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Financial Cards and Payments industry in Brazil 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 Financial Cards and Payments industry in Brazil, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Financial Cards and Payments in Brazil 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 Financial Cards and Payments in Brazil?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Financial Cards and Payments in Brazil?
- 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?
Financial Cards and Payments in Brazil - Industry Overview
Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Betting platforms impact families’ financial management
Competitive landscape
What next for financial cards and payments?
DISCLAIMER
Charge Cards in Brazil - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Charge cards are declining in popularity in the Brazilian market
Digital banking solutions inspired by charge cards
Focus on affluent consumers
Artificial intelligence likely to combat fraud
Limited dynamism expected for charge cards
Exclusive and emotional benefits to build loyalty
Credit Cards in Brazil - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Credit card transactions grow even as the government implements actions to mitigate household debt
The competition in commercial credit cards is intensifying
Operators and issuers focus on the travel segment
Co-branded credit cards between issuing banks and retailers expected to decline
Artificial intelligence and machine learning set to revolutionise fraud prevention
Use of digital wallets likely to increase amongst older populations
Debit Cards in Brazil - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Debit card usage faces strong competition from Pix
Fintechs are commercialising payment terminals (POS)
Banks create their own marketplaces
Regulation on the use of credit cards in sports betting expected to favour the use of debit cards
More debit cards being used for public transportation
Commercial debit cards in decline
Pre-Paid Cards in Brazil - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Worker benefits segment is evolving
Bolsa Família increases the average number of beneficiaries of the programme and the average amount paid
Open loop pre-paid cards sees moderate growth for purposes beyond travel use
Benefits for formal workers focused on mobility and health expected to grow
Brazilians are still resistant to using gift cards, but the segment has growth potential
Pre-paid transportation cards set to lose ground to debit and credit card payments
Store Cards in Brazil - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Grey area in regulation increases complaints from customers who feel wronged
Store cards and co-branded cards target different types of clients
Enhancing store cards with apps and loyalty integration
Power battle between sports betting and retail sparking debates
The strength of ecosystems for store cards
Facial biometrics expected to grow
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Financial Cards and Payments
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- ATM Cards
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- Commercial Charge Cards
- Personal Charge Cards
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- Commercial Credit Cards
- Personal Credit Cards
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- Commercial Debit Cards
- Personal Debit Cards
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- Closed Loop Pre-Paid Cards
- Open Loop Pre-Paid Cards
- Store Cards
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- ATM Transactions
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- Commercial Charge Card Transactions
- Personal Charge Card Transactions
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- Commercial Credit Card Transactions
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- Average Personal Credit Card Balance
- Average Personal Credit Card Limit
- Personal Credit Card Utilisation
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- Commercial Debit Card Transactions
- Personal Debit Card Transactions
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- Closed Loop Pre-Paid Card Transactions
- Open Loop Pre-Paid Card Transactions
- Store Card Transactions
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- Commercial Card Payment Transactions
- Commercial Electronic Direct/ACH Transactions
- Commercial Paper Payment Transactions
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- Personal Card Payment Transactions
- Personal Electronic Direct/ACH Transactions
- Personal Paper Payment Transactions
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- Commercial Electronic Direct/ACH Transactions
- Personal Electronic Direct/ACH Transactions
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- Commercial Cash Transactions
- Commercial Other Paper Transactions
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- Personal Cash Transactions
- Personal Other Paper Transactions
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- Mobile Proximity Payments
- Mobile Remote Payments
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Financial Cards and Payments
Payments are tracked based on the country of residence / account issuance and include outbound spend while excluding inbound spend.
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