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The global contactless payments market attained a value of USD 2,430.45 billion in 2023. The market is further expected to grow in the forecast period of 2024-2032 at a CAGR of 20.1% to reach USD 12,633.98 billion by 2032.
Global Contactless Payments Market Report Summary | Description | Value |
Base Year | USD Billion | 2023 |
Historical Period | USD Billion | 2018-2023 |
Forecast Period | USD Billion | 2024-2032 |
Market Size 2023 | USD Billion | 2,430.45 |
Market Size 2032 | USD Billion | 12,633.98 |
CAGR 2018-2023 | Percentage | XX% |
CAGR 2024-2032 | Percentage | 20.1% |
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Region | Asia Pacific | 26.0% |
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Country | India | 29.9% |
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Country | Germany | 21.1% |
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Type | Smartphones and Wearables | 22.1% |
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Application | Pharmacy and Drug Stores | 19.3% |
Market Share by Country 2023 | Japan | 4.7% |
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The rise in the E-Commerce Industry is Driving the Market Growth of Contactless Payment
The increase in e-commerce sales worldwide is one of the main factors boosting the growth of the contactless payments market. People across the world are using digital wallets and contactless cards for making online payments. Contactless payment is considered a safer option when compared to payment by cards as fraudsters can steal the information from magnetic stripes on the back of payment cards. Contactless payment cuts down the risk for both the consumer and the merchant. Thus, these favourable factors are expected to support the growth of the market in the coming years.
The contactless payments market value is further anticipated to be increased by the growing penetration of smartphones and the Internet, especially in emerging economies. The introduction of favourable government initiatives aiding the development and expansion of contactless payment platforms is also expected to catalyse market growth in the coming years.
The rise of contactless wearable devices is a crucial trend in the contactless payments market. Wearable devices such as smartwatches are becoming popular among Gen Z consumers across the world. Furthermore, voice-based smart payments are expected to become popular in the coming years with the growing adoption of smart speakers.
As per the contactless payments market analysis, the Massachusetts Bay Transit, USA, announced in July 2024 that contactless payments can be now accepted in buses and trollies. This will make travelling through the public transit systems easier for commuters, especially students.
As per the contactless payments industry analysis, in the second half of 2022, approximately 53.8% of the overall card-based payments in the Euro region were contactless. Data showed that in 13 out of 19 Euro countries, more than half of the card-based payments were contactless, signifying this technology's rise.
According to the reports by Worldline India, around 31% of the total transactions in supermarkets in India were contactless in January 2022. This payment method was readily adopted in end-use sectors such as pharmacies, food stores, and quick-service restaurants, among others. Furthermore, Delhi, Telangana, Gujarat, and Karnataka were some of the -prevalent regions in the country that witnessed the highest adoption rate of contactless payments which can contribute to the contactless payments industry revenue.
As per the data reports from Southeast Asia, the total number of people using contactless payment methods such as PayPal, e-wallets, and Google Pay, among others, reached more than 140 million in 2022. At 97%, Singapore had the highest adoption rate, followed by Malaysia at 96% and Thailand at 94%. A 2022 report from Visa Consumer Payments also states that around 55% of Malaysian customers can go a week without relying on cash for making payments, signifying the increasing usage of contactless payments in the country.
A survey conducted by Forbes Advisor in America shows that around 53% of people depend on digital wallets for their day-to-day payments. Meanwhile, around 47% of the users admitted that they spend more money while using digital wallets compared to cash transactions, which can indicate growth of the contactless payments industry. Data further shows that PayPal is the most popular digital wallet in the country with 69% of surveyors choosing it as the first option, followed by Google Pay at 56% and Apple Pay at 53%.
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Contactless payments refer to a mode of payment that does not require the use of physical money. It allows customers to pay for goods and services through debit cards, credit cards, and smart cards, amongst others, including mobile devices that use near frequency communication (NFC) or radio frequency identification (RFID), such as chip cards or bank mobile apps, without the need to enter the pin or swipe the card or sign the transaction.
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by | Type |
Smartphones and Wearables | 22.1% |
Smart Cards | 19.1% |
Post Terminals | 18.1% |
The major devices types using contactless payments are:
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by | Application |
Pharmacy and Drug Stores | 19.3% |
Food and Groceries | XX% |
Restaurants and Bars | XX% |
Consumer Electronics | 22.7% |
Media and Entertainment | 21.5% |
The contactless payments market can be broadly categorised on the basis of its applications into:
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by | Region |
Asia Pacific | 26.0% |
Middle East and Africa | 21.7% |
Europe | 15.4% |
North America | XX% |
Latin America | XX% |
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by | Country |
India | 29.9% |
Saudi Arabia | 22.8% |
Germany | 21.1% |
Mexico | 18.7% |
USA | 16.4% |
Canada | XX% |
UK | XX% |
Italy | XX% |
China | XX% |
Japan | 15.6% |
Australia | XX% |
Brazil | XX% |
France | 14.1% |
Market Share by | Country |
Japan | 4.7% |
USA | XX% |
Canada | XX% |
UK | XX% |
The EMR report looks into the regional markets of contactless payment like North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
The report presents a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global contactless payments market, looking into their capacity, market shares, and latest developments like capacity expansions, plant turnarounds, and mergers and acquisitions:
The comprehensive report looks into the macro and micro aspects of the industry. The EMR report gives an in-depth insight into the market by providing a SWOT analysis as well as an analysis of Porter’s Five Forces model.
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The Asia Pacific is expected to be a Significant Regional Market for Contactless Payment
The Asia Pacific is expected to be a major regional market for contactless payments in the coming years and is projected to witness robust growth over the forecast period. The contactless payments industry in the region is being driven by the rising penetration of smartphones and flourishing e-commerce, leading to an increased adoption of digital wallets. QR codes are gaining increasing popularity in the Asia Pacific, which is further propelling the growth of the market in the region. The COVID-19 pandemic has also positively affected the contactless payments industry in the Asia Pacific region. Online shopping became necessary during lockdowns and various restrictions on physical stores amidst the pandemic, further fuelling the growth of the digital payment industry in the region.
Within the Asia Pacific, India is witnessing strong growth in terms of the adoption of digital payments. The contactless payment market has been witnessing robust growth in India, especially since the demonetisation of a few currency notes, which happened in 2016. The introduction of favourable government initiatives and the development of the UPI system has further propelled the growth of the market.
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Base Year | 2023 |
Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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In 2023, the global contactless payments market attained a value of nearly USD 2,430.45 billion.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.1% between 2024 and 2032.
The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach about USD 12,633.98 billion by 2032.
The major drivers of the market include the growing e-commerce sector, rising internet penetration, and favourable government initiatives aimed at promoting contactless payments.
The key trends guiding the market include technological advancements and innovations and the rising use of contactless payments as a safe option as compared to payments by cards.
The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
Smartphones and wearables, smart cards, and post terminals are the major device types considered in the market report.
The various applications of contactless payments are food and groceries, pharmacy and drug stores, restaurants and bars, consumer electronics, and media and entertainment, among others.
The major players in the market are Pax Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Proxama PLC, VeriFone Holdings, Inc., Wirecard AG, On Track Innovations Ltd., and Ingenico Group S.A., among others.
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