PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Contactless transactions and virtualisation revolutionise pre-paid cards
Conventional pre-paid cards are gradually being replaced by barcodes printed on plastic cards and electronic vouchers, particularly for merchant-issued gift cards. This shift is expected to continue due to the high penetration of smartphones, facilitating the transition to digital solutions.
Neobanks provide alternative financial services to drive market transformation
The Hungarian pre-paid card market appears stable, with most domestic operators involved in pre-paid cards considering the category to be mature, with certain highly regulated areas (e.g.
SZÉP card remains crucial in fringe benefit distribution
The SZÉP Card remains a key channel for fringe benefit payments in Hungary. With a reported over HUF100 billion unspent, the SZÉP Card is expected to continue playing a significant role in the payment ecosystem.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Pre-Paid 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 Pre-Paid 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 Pre-Paid 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 Pre-Paid Card Transactions in Hungary?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Pre-Paid 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:
Pre-Paid Card Transactions
- Closed Loop Pre-Paid Card Transactions
- Open Loop Pre-Paid Card Transactions
Pre-Paid Card Transactions
A card paid for at point of sale, and permitting the bearer to buy goods or services usually of a particular type up to the pre-paid value. These cards acts as an alternative to cash. The card can be disposable or re-loadable.
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This report originates from Passport, our Pre-Paid Card Transactions research and analysis database.
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