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GiOTS KP remains clear leader of closed loop pre-paid cards
GiOTS KP, Kyiv’s municipal state enterprise responsible for public transport payments, remained the leading issuer of closed loop pre-paid cards in Ukraine in 2025. Recent updates to the Kyiv Digital platform have enhanced functionality, including a digital transport card and virtual ride validation.
Smaller issuers lead growth
In 2025, smaller players collectively emerged as the most dynamic issuers of pre-paid cards in Ukraine Several city transport systems operate closed loop pre-paid cards that are widely used for fare collection. For example, in Lviv the LeoCard transport card can be purchased and topped up in advance and is accepted on all municipal modes of transport, with cashless payment options promoted to reduce reliance on cash fares and encourage broader electronic ticketing.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Pre-Paid Card Transactions industry in Ukraine 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 Ukraine, 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 Ukraine 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 Ukraine?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Pre-Paid Card Transactions in Ukraine?
- 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?
Credit Cards in Ukraine - Category analysis
Credit Cards in Ukraine - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Credit cards show resilience despite economic pressures
Credit card volumes continue to expand amid economic uncertainty
Transactions increase despite monetary tightening
Credit card demand will remain resilient amid economic uncertainty
Continued fight against fraud
Large players will drive growth in fintech
Universal Bank AT remains leading issuer
Mastercard focuses on social responsibility initiatives
PUMB and Visa drive digital innovation and credit flexibility
Table 1 Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2020-2025
Table 2 Credit Cards Transactions 2020-2025
Table 3 Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 Commercial Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2020-2025
Table 6 Commercial Credit Cards Transactions 2020-2025
Table 7 Commercial Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 8 Commercial Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 9 Personal Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2020-2025
Table 10 Personal Credit Cards Transactions 2020-2025
Table 11 Personal Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 12 Personal Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 13 Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 14 Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2020-2024
Table 15 Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 16 Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2020-2024
Table 17 Commercial Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 18 Commercial Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2020-2024
Table 19 Commercial Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 20 Commercial Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2020-2024
Table 21 Personal Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 22 Personal Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2020-2024
Table 23 Personal Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 24 Personal Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2020-2024
Table 25 Forecast Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2025-2030
Table 26 Forecast Credit Cards Transactions 2025-2030
Table 27 Forecast Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2025-2030
Table 28 Forecast Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2025-2030
Table 29 Forecast Commercial Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2025-2030
Table 30 Forecast Commercial Credit Cards Transactions 2025-2030
Table 31 Forecast Commercial Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2025-2030
Table 32 Forecast Commercial Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2025-2030
Table 33 Forecast Personal Credit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2025-2030
Table 34 Forecast Personal Credit Cards Transactions 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Personal Credit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Personal Credit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2025-2030
Debit Cards in Ukraine - Category analysis
Debit Cards in Ukraine - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Debit cards gain momentum
POS-terminal expansion drives debit card usage
Mobile wallets gain traction
Digitalisation to drive future growth
Open Banking and SEPA integration to enhance functionality
Diia.Card will consolidate government payments and expands debit card usage
Privat Bank is largest and most dynamic issuer
Mastercard and PROSTIR drive innovation and inclusion
Table 37 Debit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2020-2025
Table 38 Debit Cards Transactions 2020-2025
Table 39 Debit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 40 Debit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Debit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 42 Debit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2020-2024
Table 43 Debit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 44 Debit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2020-2024
Table 45 Forecast Debit Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2025-2030
Table 46 Forecast Debit Cards Transactions 2025-2030
Table 47 Forecast Debit Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Debit Cards Transactions: % Growth 2025-2030
Pre-Paid Cards in Ukraine - Category analysis
Pre-Paid Cards in Ukraine - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Pre-paid cards grow on back of cashless transport payment systems
Closed loop cards continue to dominate
Closed loop pre-paid card transactions rise amid growing number of cashless transport payments
Investments in digital public transport payment systems will support future growth
LeoKart to accelerates cashless public transport in Lviv
Pre-paid cards will face competition from other forms of cashless payments, such as debit cards
GiOTS KP remains clear leader of closed loop pre-paid cards
Smaller issuers lead growth
Table 49 Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2020-2025
Table 50 Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2020-2025
Table 51 Pre-paid Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 52 Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 53 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2020-2025
Table 54 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 55 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2020-2025
Table 56 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2020-2025
Table 57 Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 58 Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2020-2024
Table 59 Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 60 Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2020-2024
Table 61 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 62 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2020-2024
Table 63 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 64 Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2020-2024
Table 65 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 66 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2020-2024
Table 67 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 68 Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2020-2024
Table 69 Forecast Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2025-2030
Table 70 Forecast Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2025-2030
Table 71 Forecast Pre-paid Cards in Circulation: % Growth 2025-2030
Table 72 Forecast Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2025-2030
Table 73 Forecast Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2025-2030
Table 74 Forecast Closed Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2025-2030
Table 75 Forecast Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions 2025-2030
Table 76 Forecast Open Loop Pre-paid Cards Transactions: % Growth 2025-2030
Financial Cards and Payments in Ukraine - Industry Overview
Financial card industry expands amid digitalisation and regulatory reform
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Financial cards in circulation continues to grow, supported by expanding digital payment infrastructure
Credit cards grow in popularity for everyday spending
Regulatory changes strengthen card usage and flexibility
Open Banking and cross-border integration to boost card utility
Digital banking platforms to shape card access
Domestic fintech companies to drive up credit usage
PrivatBank remains dominant issuer
Mastercard retains largest payment network
Universal Bank is most dynamic issuer
Table 77 Number of POS Terminals: Units 2020-2025
Table 78 Number of ATMs: Units 2020-2025
Table 79 Value Lost to Fraud 2020-2025
Table 80 Card Expenditure by Location 2025
Table 81 Financial Cards in Circulation by Type: % Number of Cards 2020-2025
Table 82 Domestic versus Foreign Spend 2025
Table 83 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Cards in Circulation 2020-2025
Table 84 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Accounts 2020-2025
Table 85 Financial Cards Transactions by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 86 Financial Cards by Category: Number of Transactions 2020-2025
Table 87 Consumer Payments by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 88 Consumer Payments by Category: Number of Transactions 2020-2025
Table 89 M-Commerce by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 90 M-Commerce by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 91 Financial Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 92 Financial Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2020-2024
Table 93 Financial Cards: Card Payment Transactions Value by Operator 2020-2024
Table 94 Financial Cards: Card Payment Transactions Value by Issuer 2020-2024
Table 95 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Cards in Circulation 2025-2030
Table 96 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Accounts 2025-2030
Table 97 Forecast Financial Cards Transactions by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 98 Forecast Financial Cards by Category: Number of Transactions 2025-2030
Table 99 Forecast Consumer Payments by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 100 Forecast Consumer Payments by Category: Number of Transactions 2025-2030
Table 101 Forecast M-Commerce by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 102 Forecast M-Commerce by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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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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