Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
Financial cards and payments were being affected by a shift towards digital and contactless payment methods in the Netherlands in 2024. In offline terms, this means a strong take-up of contactless card payments and digital wallets.
2024 key trends
The ongoing transition from Maestro and V Pay to Visa and Mastercard debit cards has facilitated broader acceptance of these cards, with almost all POS machines accepting Visa and Mastercard debit, where merchant acceptance for these cards was previously not as high. As such, the Dutch payment system has become more aligned with international payment systems, allowing for better merchant acceptance of both Dutch cards abroad and foreign card holders in the Netherlands.
Payments in public transport become more streamlined
The introduction of the OV Pay system in the Dutch public transport network allows passengers to use debit cards, including contactless payments via smartphones and smartwatches, to pay for their journey. This will likely significantly reduce reliance on the OV-chipkaart, a closed loop pre-paid travel card.
Competitive landscape
In 2024, the competitive landscape saw major issuers and operators focussing on enhancing their product offerings and marketing strategies. The transition to Visa and Mastercard debit cards was a significant development, aimed at improving international acceptance and enabling online payment capabilities.
What next for financial cards and payments?
Looking ahead, the financial cards and payments market in the Netherlands is poised for continued growth, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. The forecast period will likely see an increased emphasis on digitalisation, with further use of digital wallets.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Financial Cards and Payments industry in Netherlands 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 Netherlands, 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 Netherlands 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 Netherlands?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Financial Cards and Payments in Netherlands?
- 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 the Netherlands - Industry Overview
Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Payments in public transport become more streamlined
Competitive landscape
What next for financial cards and payments?
DISCLAIMER
Charge Cards in the Netherlands - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Charge cards are a relatively niche payment method
Increased incentives for card users drives potential for growth
ICS-issued cards can make use of Apple Pay – will this extend to charge cards?
Charge cards will benefit as a result of the withdrawal of credit cards
Charge cards likely to remain a niche due to developments in other areas
High costs of charge cards put negative pressure on growth prospects
Credit Cards in the Netherlands - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Credit cards face extinction due to withdrawal of the “Gespreid Betalen Faciliteit” in 2024
Credit card withdrawal shows broader concern with consumer credit, especially revolving credit
Growth of credit cards was boosted for a time by e-commerce and the return of international travel
Credit cards will become extinct over the forecast period
Debit Cards in the Netherlands - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Continued increase in use of debit cards, although cash remains popular
Public transport payment developments help to boost debit card growth
Banks switch to Mastercard and Visa debit, away from Maestro and V Pay
Direct debit cards will be further boosted by e-commerce use over the forecast period
Demand for commercial debit cards expected to grow
Popularity of digital wallets will also boost debit card growth
Pre-Paid Cards in the Netherlands - Category analysis
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Pre-paid transport card OV-chipkaart faces competition from new OV Pay system
Gift cards remain popular, for both personal and professional use
Open loop pre-paid cards see limited growth
OV Pay to become the primary payment method for public transport
Open loop pre-paid cards to become obsolete category
Gift cards to see continued growth due to flexibility, convenience and online options
Store Cards in the Netherlands - Category analysis
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
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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