COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Starbucks and Koi Thé stand out in a highly fragmented closed loop pre-paid cards competitive landscape
Closed loop pre-paid cards in Singapore remained highly fragmented, although Starbucks and Koi Thé stand out as two of the most prominent chains in this space. Their branded pre-paid cards and loyalty programmes are widely used for small value, repeat purchases, particularly in foodservice outlets.
EZ-link modernises to stay ahead of the field
EZ-link Pte Ltd (EZL) remained the leading operator in open loop pre-paid cards because its offer (EZ-Link Wallet/Mastercard integration) allows users to pay at millions of contactless terminals worldwide turning a transit card into an everyday pre-paid contactless wallet. The company’s integration with the SimplyGo system has been a key driver of this shift.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Pre-Paid 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 Pre-Paid 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 Pre-Paid 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 Pre-Paid Card Transactions in Singapore?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Pre-Paid 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
Charge card circulation and usage continue to grow amidst a move to digital and contactless payments
Usage increases for routine expenses as well as discretionary spending
Commercial charge cards perform well but challenges remain
Economic stability and regulatory developments to support the increasing use of charge cards
Limited merchant acceptance, high fees and strong competition to constrain charge cards
Contactless and mobile payment adoption to drive charge card usage
American Express leverages trust and high-end positioning to maintain its dominance as charge cards operator and issuer
Diners Club expands reach and scope through strong investment
Credit Cards in Singapore - Category analysis
Credit Cards in Singapore - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Credit card usage and transactions rise
More seamless and accessible payment opportunities boost the use of credit cards
Fraud and security measures move to the fore
Strong conditions for growth in credit cards
Credit cards gain popularity for everyday spending needs
Government infrastructure plans to boost digital payments
Visa and UOB lead credit cards with deep integration and strategic expansion, respectively
UOB gains momentum among young adults while Diners Club emerges as a dynamic operator
Debit Cards in Singapore - Category analysis
Debit Cards in Singapore - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Growing adoption of debit cards in Singapore
Debit cards gain acceptance and usage occasions
Stablecoin-linked debit solutions emerging in Singapore
Debit card transactions set for further growth amid digital adoption
Rise of contactless and QR-based debit payments
Debit card issuers seek collaborations and partnerships to gain an edge
NETS and DBS lead with wide coverage
UOB and China UnionPay add dynamism through investments
Pre-Paid Cards in Singapore - Category analysis
Pre-Paid Cards in Singapore - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Convenience, inclusivity and diverse operator strategies drive growth
Open loop remains the key format
Ongoing decline in the number of closed loop pre-paid cards in circulation
Rising adoption of pre-paid cards in Singapore
Integration with national e-payment infrastructure
Public transportation migration to drive the adoption of pre-paid cards
Starbucks and Koi Thé stand out in a highly fragmented closed loop pre-paid cards competitive landscape
EZ-link modernises to stay ahead of the field
Financial Cards and Payments in Singapore - Industry Overview
Expansion of financial services and digital adoption drives growth in cards in circulation
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Convenience, security and wider access and coverage enhance the use of financial cards
Financial services growth and digital innovation boost access to financial cards
Rising consumer debt and regulatory controls influence industry performance
Improving economy to foster further rises in cards in circulation
Government-backed initiatives to drive the move to a cashless society and add dynamism to the competitive landscape
Measures to capture both lower- and higher-end consumers for financial cards and payments
EZ-link and NETS lead the field in financial cards
UOB gains through strategic expansion and product innovation while UnionPay International emerges through cross-border payments and local partnerships
COUNTRY REPORTS 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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