PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Election results likely to bring major changes to payments and lending
2024 was a year of general stability in the US economy, as factors continued to normalise. With the exception of the election cycle, the economy mostly did not present too many surprises.
Opportunities for growth
The landscape for store cards in the future will continue to be a battle against major Buy Now Pay Later and credit card issuers, but opportunities for growth remain. One place that growth could possibly be found is in emerging chains and smaller businesses.
Technology continues to offer a route to future growth
While not universally the case, store card providers have historically been less technologically integrated into modern ecosystems than more mainstream credit card issuers, and certainly less so than Buy Now Pay Later leaders, which often arose directly from fintech developers. While consumers are accustomed to easy to use smartphone apps and interconnection with digital wallets for most of the major credit card issuers, and even many of the more regional ones (with perhaps varying levels of modernised interface attractiveness), the store cards space long existed in part in harder to access portals linked directly to retailer websites.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Store Card Transactions industry in USA 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 Store Card Transactions industry in USA, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Store Card Transactions in USA 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 Store Card Transactions in USA?
- What are the major trends key to understanding Store Card Transactions in USA?
- 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 the US - Category analysis
Charge Cards in the US - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Capital One announces intention to purchase Discover Financial Services
Uncertainty about the future of interest rates could play in favour of charge cards
American Express remains the overwhelming face of charge cards in the US
Charge cards remain a potential option for younger, credit-averse consumers
Fallout from Discover Financial Services purchase
Corporate charge card spending remains an important target for the future
Credit Cards in the US - Category analysis
Credit Cards in the US - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Capital One makes a shocking play as it moves to acquire Discover Financial Services
BNPL hype appears to be calming, but threats still exist if card players become complacent
Rewards scene remains robust in the US, as the market remains a global leader
CFPB announces interpretive ruling to regulate BNPL loans similar to credit cards
Corporate credit card spending continues to offer an enticing opportunity
Trump tariff plans float the potential for increased credit card spending
Debit Cards in the US - Category analysis
Debit Cards in the US - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Debit card is the number one way for consumers to pay in the US
Regulatory action remains a feature of the cards environment in 2024
US financial considerations continue to exert influence on account types
Inflation, while largely tamed, continues to rear its head
Commercial debit cards remains underpenetrated
Lawsuits and Supreme Court decision
Pre-Paid Cards in the US - Category analysis
Pre-Paid Cards in the US - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Cryptocurrencies continue to grow their exposure via pre-paid cards
Lawsuits fly in pre-paid cards in 2024
Gift cards are increasingly digital
Congestion pricing and return to office will continue to boost spending on pre-paid cards
A loosening of the regulatory environment just over the horizon
Fraud frequently continues to target pre-paid cards, as the path of least resistance
Store Cards in the US - Category analysis
Store Cards in the US - Company Profile
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Continued pressure from BNPL and traditional credit cards
Store cards remain a crutch for many still struggling in the post-inflationary economy
Against a competitive backdrop, rewards and loyalty remain critical considerations
Election results likely to bring major changes to payments and lending
Opportunities for growth
Technology continues to offer a route to future growth
Financial Cards and Payments in the US - Industry Overview
Financial cards and payments in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Crypto turns a corner and looks to friendlier faces
Competitive landscape
What next for financial cards and payments?
DISCLAIMER
Store Card Transactions
A store card (also known as a retailer or private label card) contains a “pay later” component and revolving line of credit similar to credit cards. However, store cards must contain usage limited to specific stores within a predefined retail group unlike retailer co-branded cards. Co-branded credit cards issued by retailers acting as financial institutions and without usage restrictions fall into the credit card category.
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This report originates from Passport, our Store Card Transactions research and analysis database.
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