PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Fortunes of open loop and closed loop categories will continue to diverge
Open loop pre-paid cards looks set to perform positively throughout the forecast period, with robust growth in circulation numbers and volume and current value transactions projected. Enduring appreciation for the convenience, versatility and security of these instruments will ensure the category continues to profit as Italians become less reliant on cash and instead make card-based payments more frequently.
Digitalisation trend will remain highly visible in open loop pre-paid cards
Open loop pre-paid cards will continue to be characterised by a high level of digitalisation over the forecast period. Indeed, this trend should remain stronger here than in other financial cards categories.
Issuers expected to intensify efforts to reduce their environmental footprint
Sustainability initiatives will remain a core pillar of competitive strategies in pre-paid cards over the forecast period. Most notably, leading players will continue working to limit their environmental impact by issuing more physical cards made with eco-friendly materials and introducing new wholly digital varieties.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Pre-Paid Card Transactions industry in Italy 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 Italy, 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 Italy 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 Italy?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Pre-Paid Card Transactions in Italy?
- 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 Italy - Category analysis
Charge Cards in Italy - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Italian consumers and businesses still favour charge cards over credit cards
Charge cards increasingly used for contactless transactions
Digital payments via charge cards continue to rise
Healthy growth in transactions and circulation numbers projected for charge cards
Leading issuers expected to increase investment in digitalisation strategies
Expansion of POS infrastructure will continue to boost contactless transactions
Credit Cards in Italy - Category analysis
Credit Cards in Italy - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth in transactions remains robust even as card numbers continue to decline
Commercial credit cards outperforms the personal category in volume growth terms
Innovative payment solutions help to boost credit card usage
Use of personal credit cards will continue rising despite falling circulation numbers
Digitalisation trend set to gain momentum
Commercial category will remain a focal point for investment among issuers
Debit Cards in Italy - Category analysis
Debit Cards in Italy - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growth in use of debit cards remains robust despite slowdown
Digital payments via debit cards continue to increase strongly
Issuers and operators work to improve sustainability and inclusivity credentials
Outlook for debit cards remains bright
Debit card usage will underpin further adoption of contactless and digital payments
Debit card services aimed at travellers likely to have strong growth potential
Pre-Paid Cards in Italy - Category analysis
Pre-Paid Cards in Italy - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Open loop category continues to dominate pre-paid cards
Modernisation of public transport fare systems reduces need for closed loop cards
Competitive strategies increasingly shaped by inclusivity and sustainability concerns
Fortunes of open loop and closed loop categories will continue to diverge
Digitalisation trend will remain highly visible in open loop pre-paid cards
Issuers expected to intensify efforts to reduce their environmental footprint
Store Cards in Italy - Category analysis
Store Cards in Italy - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Use of store cards in Italy is in long-term decline
Average spend per store card transaction continues to shrink
Carrefour and Esselunga remain the leading issuers
Outlook for store cards remains poor
Development of more flexible products and services could help to boost usage levels
Digitalisation likely to be a key area for investment
Financial Cards and Payments in Italy - Industry Overview
Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
Contactless payments via cards, digital wallets and wearables increasingly favoured
Digitalisation remains a focal point for investment and innovation
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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