Credit Cards in Belgium 2020-2021
As of 2021, Belgium has a population of 11.6 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €506.2 billions. This
translates into €43.7 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 3.5% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2021, there are 49,844,800 payment cards issued in Belgium(4.30 cards per capita), an increase of 3,883,400 or 8.45% compares to 45,961,400 in 2020.
There are 2,120,700 credit cards in Belgium as at 31st December 2021, a decrease of of 24,200 or 1.13% compares to 2,144,900 in 2020.
As at 31st December 2021, there are 3,972,800 cards with a delayed debit function, a decrease of of 26,800 or 0.67% compares to 3,999,600 in 2020.
There are 100 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function as at 31st December 2021.
Debit cards increase by 6,312,000 or 15.85% to 46,129,500 in 2021, compares to 39,817,500 in 2020.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2021, there are 2,765.9 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(238.44 transactions per capita), an increase of 306.8 millions or 12.48% compares to 2,459.1 millions in 2020.
Out of these transactions, 100.4 millions or 3.63% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 8.7 millions or 9.49% compares to 91.7 millions in 2020.
6.4 millions or 0.23% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 0.1 millions or 1.59% compares to 6.3 millions in 2020.
163.4 millions or 5.91% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function. The rest of card payment transactions(2,495.7 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 287.5 millions or 13.02% compares to 2,208.2 millions in 2020. Belgium total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.7% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2021 is €119.7 billions in value(€10.32 thousands per capita), an increase of €12.1 billions or 11.25% compares to €107.6 billions in 2020.
This also translates into €43.28 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €43.76 in 2020. Out of these transactions, €6.2 billions or 5.18% is paid by credit card,
an increase of €0.7 billions or 12.73% compares to €5.5 billions in 2020. €0.4 billions or 0.33% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
similar to amount in 2020. €12.4 billions or 10.36% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function.
The rest of card payments, €100.6 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €9.8 billions or 10.79% compares to €90.8 billions in 2020.
Belgium total card payment value contributes 4.4% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2019-2020
As of 2020, Belgium has a population of 11.5 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €456.7 billions. This
translates into €39.6 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 3.4% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2020, there are 45,961,400 payment cards issued in Belgium(4.00 cards per capita), an increase of 6,141,400 or 15.42% compares to 39,820,000 in 2019.
There are 2,144,900 credit cards in Belgium as at 31st December 2020, a decrease of of 124,200 or 5.47% compares to 2,269,100 in 2019.
As at 31st December 2020, there are 3,999,600 cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of of 172,600 or 4.51% compares to 3,827,000 in 2019.
There are 100 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function as at 31st December 2020.
Debit cards increase by 6,017,400 or 17.80% to 39,817,500 in 2020, compares to 33,800,100 in 2019.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2020, there are 2,459.1 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(213.83 transactions per capita), an increase of 134.8 millions or 5.80% compares to 2,324.3 millions in 2019.
Out of these transactions, 91.7 millions or 3.73% is paid by credit cards, a decrease of 13.6 millions or 12.92% compares to 105.3 millions in 2019.
6.3 millions or 0.26% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of 4.7 millions or 42.73% compares to 11.0 millions in 2019.
152.9 millions or 6.22% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function. The rest of card payment transactions(2,208.2 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 167.0 millions or 8.18% compares to 2,041.2 millions in 2019. Belgium total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.9% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2020 is €107.6 billions in value(€9.36 thousands per capita), an increase of €2.9 billions or 2.77% compares to €104.7 billions in 2019.
This also translates into €43.76 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €45.05 in 2019. Out of these transactions, €5.5 billions or 5.11% is paid by credit card,
a decrease of €1.3 billions or 19.12% compares to €6.8 billions in 2019. €0.4 billions or 0.37% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
a decrease of €0.4 billions or 50.00% compares to €0.8 billions in 2019. €11.0 billions or 10.22% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function.
The rest of card payments, €90.8 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €7.7 billions or 9.27% compares to €83.1 billions in 2019.
Belgium total card payment value contributes 4.6% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2018-2019
As of 2019, Belgium has a population of 11.5 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €476.3 billions. This
translates into €41.5 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 3.4% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2019, there are 39,820,000 payment cards issued in Belgium(3.46 cards per capita), an increase of 16,041,300 or 67.46% compares to 23,778,700 in 2018.
There are 2,269,100 credit cards in Belgium as at 31st December 2019, an increase of of 8,900 or 0.39% compares to 2,260,200 in 2018.
As at 31st December 2019, there are 3,827,000 cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of of 200,800 or 5.54% compares to 3,626,200 in 2018.
There are 100 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function as at 31st December 2019.
Debit cards increase by 15,847,100 or 88.27% to 33,800,100 in 2019, compares to 17,953,000 in 2018.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2019, there are 2,324.3 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(202.11 transactions per capita), an increase of 232.9 millions or 11.14% compares to 2,091.4 millions in 2018.
Out of these transactions, 105.3 millions or 4.53% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 8.3 millions or 8.56% compares to 97.0 millions in 2018.
11.0 millions or 0.47% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of 11.2 millions or 50.45% compares to 22.2 millions in 2018.
166.8 millions or 7.18% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function. The rest of card payment transactions(2,041.2 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 208.8 millions or 11.39% compares to 1,832.4 millions in 2018. Belgium total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.7% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2019 is €104.7 billions in value(€9.10 thousands per capita), an increase of €7.7 billions or 7.94% compares to €97.0 billions in 2018.
This also translates into €45.05 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €46.38 in 2018. Out of these transactions, €6.8 billions or 6.49% is paid by credit card,
an increase of €0.3 billions or 4.62% compares to €6.5 billions in 2018. €0.8 billions or 0.76% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
a decrease of €0.9 billions or 52.94% compares to €1.7 billions in 2018. €14.0 billions or 13.37% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function.
The rest of card payments, €83.1 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €6.4 billions or 8.34% compares to €76.7 billions in 2018.
Belgium total card payment value contributes 4.5% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2017-2018
As of 2018, Belgium has a population of 11.4 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €459.5 billions. This
translates into €40.2 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 2.9% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2018, there are 23,778,700 payment cards issued in Belgium(2.09 cards per capita), an increase of 1,575,400 or 7.10% compares to 22,203,300 in 2017.
There are 2,260,200 credit cards in Belgium as at 31st December 2018, a decrease of of 99,200 or 4.20% compares to 2,359,400 in 2017.
As at 31st December 2018, there are 3,626,200 cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of of 186,500 or 5.42% compares to 3,439,700 in 2017.
There are 100 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function as at 31st December 2018, a decrease of of 7,400 or 98.67% compares to 7,500 in 2017.
Debit cards increase by 1,556,400 or 9.49% to 17,953,000 in 2018, compares to 16,396,600 in 2017.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2018, there are 2,091.4 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(183.46 transactions per capita), an increase of 288.2 millions or 15.98% compares to 1,803.2 millions in 2017.
Out of these transactions, 97.0 millions or 4.64% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 9.4 millions or 10.73% compares to 87.6 millions in 2017.
22.2 millions or 1.06% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of 0.6 millions or 2.63% compares to 22.8 millions in 2017.
151.1 millions or 7.22% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function. The rest of card payment transactions(1,832.4 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 268.3 millions or 17.15% compares to 1,564.1 millions in 2017. Belgium total card payment transactions volume contributes 2.7% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2018 is €97.0 billions in value(€8.51 thousands per capita), an increase of €3.7 billions or 3.97% compares to €93.3 billions in 2017.
This also translates into €46.38 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €51.74 in 2017. Out of these transactions, €6.5 billions or 6.70% is paid by credit card,
an increase of €0.4 billions or 6.56% compares to €6.1 billions in 2017. €1.7 billions or 1.75% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €0.3 billions or 21.43% compares to €1.4 billions in 2017. €12.9 billions or 13.30% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function.
The rest of card payments, €76.7 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €3.4 billions or 4.64% compares to €73.3 billions in 2017.
Belgium total card payment value contributes 3.0% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2016-2017
As of 2017, Belgium has a population of 11.4 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €446.0 billions. This
translates into €39.2 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 2.9% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2017, there are 22,203,300 payment cards issued in Belgium(1.95 cards per capita), a decrease of 313,300 or 1.39% compares to 22,516,600 in 2016.
There are 2,359,400 credit cards in Belgium as at 31st December 2017, an increase of of 83,300 or 3.66% compares to 2,276,100 in 2016.
As at 31st December 2017, there are 3,439,700 cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of of 109,100 or 3.28% compares to 3,330,600 in 2016.
There are 7,500 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function as at 31st December 2017, a decrease of of 1,800 or 19.35% compares to 9,300 in 2016.
Debit cards decrease by 504,000 or 2.98% to 16,396,600 in 2017, compares to 16,900,600 in 2016.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2017, there are 1,803.2 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(158.18 transactions per capita), an increase of 109.4 millions or 6.46% compares to 1,693.8 millions in 2016.
Out of these transactions, 87.6 millions or 4.86% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 9.0 millions or 11.45% compares to 78.6 millions in 2016.
22.8 millions or 1.26% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 13.3 millions or 140% compares to 9.5 millions in 2016.
141.7 millions or 7.86% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function. The rest of card payment transactions(1,564.1 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 82.6 millions or 5.58% compares to 1,481.5 millions in 2016. Belgium total card payment transactions volume contributes 2.6% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2017 is €93.3 billions in value(€8.18 thousands per capita), an increase of €1.5 billions or 1.63% compares to €91.8 billions in 2016.
This also translates into €51.74 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €54.20 in 2016. Out of these transactions, €6.1 billions or 6.54% is paid by credit card,
an increase of €0.6 billions or 10.91% compares to €5.5 billions in 2016. €1.4 billions or 1.50% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €0.6 billions or 75% compares to €0.8 billions in 2016. €13.0 billions or 13.93% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function.
The rest of card payments, €73.3 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €0.1 billions or 0.14% compares to €73.2 billions in 2016.
Belgium total card payment value contributes 3.1% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2015-2016
As of 2016, Belgium has a population of 11.3 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €424.6 billions. This
translates into €37.6 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 2.8% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2016, there are 22,516,600 payment cards issued in Belgium(1.99 cards per capita), a decrease of 71,300 or 0.32% compares to 22,587,900 in 2015.
There are 2,276,100 credit cards in Belgium as at 31st December 2016, a decrease of of 56,500 or 2.42% compares to 2,332,600 in 2015.
As at 31st December 2016, there are 3,330,600 cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of of 105,400 or 3.27% compares to 3,225,200 in 2015.
There are 9,300 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function as at 31st December 2016, an increase of of 1,100 or 13.41% compares to 8,200 in 2015.
Debit cards decrease by 121,300 or 0.71% to 16,900,600 in 2016, compares to 17,021,900 in 2015.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2016, there are 1,693.8 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(149.89 transactions per capita), an increase of 218.0 millions or 14.77% compares to 1,475.8 millions in 2015.
Out of these transactions, 78.6 millions or 4.64% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 6.5 millions or 9.02% compares to 72.1 millions in 2015.
9.5 millions or 0.56% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 3.8 millions or 66.67% compares to 5.7 millions in 2015.
129.0 millions or 7.62% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function. The rest of card payment transactions(1,481.5 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 206.0 millions or 16.15% compares to 1,275.5 millions in 2015. Belgium total card payment transactions volume contributes 2.7% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2016 is €91.8 billions in value(€8.12 thousands per capita), an increase of €8.6 billions or 10.34% compares to €83.2 billions in 2015.
This also translates into €54.20 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €56.38 in 2015. Out of these transactions, €5.5 billions or 5.99% is paid by credit card,
an increase of €0.1 billions or 1.85% compares to €5.4 billions in 2015. €0.8 billions or 0.87% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €0.3 billions or 60% compares to €0.5 billions in 2015. €12.4 billions or 13.51% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function.
The rest of card payments, €73.2 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €8.0 billions or 12.27% compares to €65.2 billions in 2015.
Belgium total card payment value contributes 3.1% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2014-2015
As of 2015, Belgium has a population of 11.21 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €411.1 billions. This
translates into €36.6 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 2.79% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2015, there are 22,587,890 payment cards issued in Belgium(2.01 cards per capita), an increase of 638,650 or 2.91% compares to 21,949,240 in 2014.
There are 2,332,630 credit cards in Belgium as at 31st December 2015, an increase of of 230,540 or 10.97% compares to 2,102,090 in 2014.
As at 31st December 2015, there are 3,225,200 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of of 1,429,880 or 79.64% compares to 1,795,320 in 2014.
There are 8,200 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function as at 31st December 2015, a decrease of of 1,820,160 or 99.55% compares to 1,828,360 in 2014.
Debit cards increase by 798,380 or 4.92% to 17,021,860 in 2015, compares to 16,223,480 in 2014.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2015, there are 1,556.88 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(138.88 transactions per capita), an increase of 48.64 millions or 3.22% compares to 1,508.24 millions in 2014.
Out of these transactions, 2.27 millions or 0.15% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 0.09 millions or 4.13% compares to 2.18 millions in 2014.
198.28 millions or 12.74% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 45.59 millions or 29.86% compares to 152.69 millions in 2014.
3.8 millions or 0.24% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function. The rest of card payment transactions(1,352.53 millions) are paid by debit cards,
an increase of 3.01 millions or 0.22% compares to 1,349.52 millions in 2014. Belgium total card payment transactions volume contributes 2.94% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2015 is €77.67 billions in value(€6.93 thousands per capita), an increase of €3.94 billions or 5.34% compares to €73.73 billions in 2014.
This also translates into €49.89 per card payment transaction, a small increase from €48.88 in 2014. Out of these transactions, €0.29 billions or 0.37% is paid by credit card,
an increase of €0.02 billions or 7.41% compares to €0.27 billions in 2014. €16.74 billions or 21.55% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €3.31 billions or 24.65% compares to €13.43 billions in 2014. €0.4 billions or 0.51% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function.
The rest of card payments, €60.22 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €0.62 billions or 1.04% compares to €59.60 billions in 2014.
Belgium total card payment value contributes 3.01% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2013-2014
As of 2014, Belgium has a population of 11.16 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €400.41 billions. This
translates into €35.89 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 2.86% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2014, there are 21,949,240 payment cards issued in Belgium(1.97 cards per capita), an increase of 1,907,900 or 9.52% compares to 20,041,340 in 2013.
There are 2,102,090 credit cards, 1,795,320 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function and 1,828,360 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Belgium as at 31st December 2014.
Debit cards increase by 539,080 or 3.44% to 16,223,480 in 2014, compares to 15,684,400 in 2013.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2014, there are 1,508.24 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(135.15 transactions per capita), an increase of 175.99 millions or 13.21% compares to 1,332.25 millions in 2013.
Out of these transactions, 2.18 millions or 0.14% is paid by credit cards, 3.85 millions or 0.26% is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, and 152.69 millions or 10.12% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function.
The rest of card payment transactions(1,349.52 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 180.96 millions or 15.49% compares to 1,168.56 millions in 2013. Belgium total card
payment transactions volume contributes 3.18% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2014 is €73.73 billions in value(€6.61 thousands per capita), an increase of €2.22 billions or 3.10% compares to €71.51 billions in 2013.
This also translates into €48.88 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €53.7 in 2013. Out of these transactions, €0.27 billions or 0.37% is paid by credit card,
€0.44 billions or 0.60% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, €13.43 billions or 18.22% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function.
€0.4 billions or 0.54% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function. The rest of card payments, €59.60 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €2.88 billions or 5.08% compares to €56.72 billions in 2013.
Belgium total card payment value contributes 3.16% to the EU total transactions value.
Note: Before 2014 the differentiation between credit cards and delayed debit cards was not available.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2012-2013
As of 2013, Belgium has a population of 11.11 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €392.70 billions. This
translates into €35.36 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 2.90% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2013, there are 20,041,340 payment cards issued in Belgium(1.80 cards per capita), a decrease of 605,740 or 2.93% compares to 20,647,080 in 2012.
There are 4,356,940 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Belgium as at 31st December 2013, a decrease of 93,360 or 2.10% compares to 4,450,300 in 2012.
Debit cards decrease by 512,380 or 3.16% to 15,684,400 in 2013, compares to 16,196,780 in 2012.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2013, there are 1,332.25 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(119.91 transactions per capita), an increase of 105.37 millions or 8.59% compares to 1,226.88 millions in 2012.
Out of these transactions, 163.69 millions or 11.35% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 24.41 millions or 17.53% compares to 139.28 millions
in 2012. The rest of card payment transactions(1,168.56 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 80.96 millions or 7.44% compares to 1,087.60 millions in 2012. Belgium total card
payment transactions volume contributes 3.05% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2013 is €71.51 billions in value(€6.44 thousands per capita), an increase of €4.61 billions or 6.89% compares to €66.90 billions in 2012.
This also translates into €53.7 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €54.5 in 2012. Out of these transactions, €14.79 billions or 20.68% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €1.70 billions or 12.99% compares to €13.09 billions in 2012. The rest of card payments, €56.72 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €2.90 billions
or 5.39% compares to €53.82 billions in 2012. Belgium total card payment value contributes 3.31% to the EU total transactions value.
The decrease in number of cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function did not affect the growth of the total payment transactions volume and value.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2011-2012
As of 2012, Belgium has a population of 11.05 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €376.23 billions. This
translates into €34.04 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 2.91% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2012, there are 20,647,080 payment cards issued in Belgium(1.87 cards per capita), an increase of 641,890 or 3.21% compares to 20,005,190 in 2011.
There are 4,450,300 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Belgium as at 31st December 2012, an increase of 152,080 or 3.54% compares to 4,298,220 in 2011.
Debit cards increase by 489,820 or 3.12% to 16,196,780 in 2012, compares to 15,706,960 in 2011.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2012, there are 1,226.88 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(111.03 transactions per capita), an increase of 72.56 millions or 6.29% compares to 1,154.32 millions in 2011.
Out of these transactions, 139.28 millions or 11.35% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 5.54 millions or 4.14% compares to 133.74 millions
in 2011. The rest of card payment transactions(1,087.60 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 67.03 millions or 6.57% compares to 1,020.57 millions in 2011. Belgium total card
payment transactions volume contributes 3.08% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2012 is €66.90 billions in value(€6.05 thousands per capita), an increase of €3.60 billions or 5.69% compares to €63.30 billions in 2011.
This also translates into €54.5 per card payment transaction, a marginal decrease from €54.8 in 2011. Out of these transactions, €13.09 billions or 19.57% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €0.17 billions or 1.32% compares to €12.92 billions in 2011. The rest of card payments, €53.82 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €3.44 billions
or 6.83% compares to €50.38 billions in 2011. Belgium total card payment value contributes 3.28% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2010-2011
As of 2011, Belgium has a population of 10.98 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €369.98 billions. This
translates into €33.70 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 2.92% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2011, there are 20,005,190 payment cards issued in Belgium(1.82 cards per capita), an increase of 557,250 or 2.87% compares to 19,447,940 in 2010.
There are 4,298,220 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Belgium as at 31st December 2011, a decrease of 17,320 or 0.40% compares to 4,315,540 in 2010.
Debit cards increase by 574,560 or 3.80% to 15,706,960 in 2011, compares to 15,132,400 in 2010.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2011, there are 1,154.32 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(105.15 transactions per capita), an increase of 87.43 millions or 8.19% compares to 1,066.89 millions in 2010.
Out of these transactions, 133.74 millions or 11.59% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 8.79 millions or 7.83% compares to 120.99 millions
in 2010. The rest of card payment transactions(1,020.57 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 74.67 millions or 7.89% compares to 945.90 millions in 2010. Belgium total card
payment transactions volume contributes 3.11% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2011 is €63.30 billions in value(€5.77 thousands per capita), an increase of €4.56 billions or 7.76% compares to €58.74 billions in 2010.
This also translates into €54.8 per card payment transaction, a slight decrease from €55.1 in 2010. Out of these transactions, €12.92 billions or 20.41% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €0.98 billions or 8.21% compares to €11.94 billions in 2010. The rest of card payments, €50.38 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €3.58 billions
or 7.65% compares to €46.80 billions in 2010. Belgium total card payment value contributes 3.31% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2009-2010
As of 2010, Belgium has a population of 10.88 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €356.12 billions. This
translates into €32.43 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 2.90% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2010, there are 19,447,940 payment cards issued in Belgium(1.79 cards per capita), an increase of 189,460 or 0.98% compares to 19,258,480 in 2009.
There are 4,315,540 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Belgium as at 31st December 2010, an increase of 49,250 or 1.15% compares to 4,266,290 in 2009.
Debit cards increase by 140,210 or 0.94% to 15,132,400 in 2010, compares to 14,992,190 in 2009.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2010, there are 1,066.89 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(98.03 transactions per capita), an increase of 69.49 millions or 6.97% compares to 997.40 millions in 2009.
Out of these transactions, 120.99 millions or 11.34% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 8.79 millions or 7.83% compares to 112.20 millions
in 2009. The rest of card payment transactions(945.90 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 60.7 millions or 6.86% compares to 885.20 millions in 2009. Belgium total card
payment transactions volume contributes 3.12% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2010 is €58.74 billions in value(€5.40 thousands per capita), an increase of €4 billions or 7.31% compares to €54.74 billions in 2009.
This also translates into €55.1 per card payment transaction, a small increase from €54.9 in 2009. Out of these transactions, €11.94 billions or 20.33% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €0.88 billions or 7.96% compares to €11.06 billions in 2009. The rest of card payments, €46.80 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €3.12 billions
or 7.14% compares to €43.68 billions in 2009. Belgium total card payment value contributes 3.30% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2008-2009
As of 2009, Belgium has a population of 10.79 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €339.16 billions. This
translates into €31.43 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 2.88% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2009, there are 19,258,480 payment cards issued in Belgium(1.78 cards per capita), an increase of 534,390 or 2.85% compares to 18,724,090 in 2008.
There are 4,266,290 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Belgium as at 31st December 2009, an increase of 241,200 or 5.99% compares to 4,025,090 in 2008.
Debit cards increase by 293,190 or 1.99% to 14,992,190 in 2009, compares to 14,699,000 in 2008.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2009, there are 997.40 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(92.44 transactions per capita), an increase of 63.31 millions or 6.78% compares to 934.09 millions in 2008.
Out of these transactions, 112.20 millions or 11.25% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 6.28 millions or 5.93% compares to 105.92 millions
in 2008. The rest of card payment transactions(885.20 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 57.03 millions or 6.89% compares to 828.17 millions in 2008. Belgium total card
payment transactions volume contributes 3.16% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2009 is €54.74 billions in value(€5.07 thousands per capita), an increase of €2.08 billions or 3.95% compares to €52.66 billions in 2008.
This also translates into €54.9 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €56.4 in 2008. Out of these transactions, €11.06 billions or 20.20% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
a slight decrease of €0.02 billions or 0.18% compares to €11.08 billions in 2008. The rest of card payments, €43.68 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €2.09 billions
or 5.03% compares to €41.59 billions in 2008. Belgium total card payment value contributes 3.35% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Belgium 2007-2008
As of 2008, Belgium has a population of 10.62 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €344.21 billions. This
translates into €32.41 thousands of GDP per capita. Belgium contributes 2.75% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2008, there are 18,724,090 payment cards issued in Belgium(1.76 cards per capita), an increase of 1,232,400 or 7.05% compares to 17,491,690 in 2007.
There are 4,025,090 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Belgium as at 31st December 2008, an increase of 255,220 or 6.77% compares to 3,769,870 in 2007.
Debit cards increase by 977,180 or 7.12% to 14,699,000 in 2008, compares to 13,721,820 in 2007.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2008, there are 934.09 millions of card payment transactions in Belgium(87.94 transactions per capita), an increase of 72.60 millions or 8.43% compares to 861.49 millions in 2007.
Out of these transactions, 105.92 millions or 11.34% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 8.59 millions or 8.83% compares to 97.33 millions
in 2007. The rest of card payment transactions(828.17 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 64.01 millions or 8.38% compares to 764.16 millions in 2007. Belgium total card
payment transactions volume contributes 3.17% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2008 is €52.66 billions in value(€4.96 thousands per capita), an increase of €3.90 billions or 8% compares to €48.76 billions in 2007.
This also translates into €56.4 per card payment transaction, not much difference to €56.6 in 2007. Out of these transactions, €11.08 billions or 21.04% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €0.84 billions or 8.20% compares to €10.24 billions in 2007. The rest of card payments, €41.59 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €3.07 billions
or 7.97% compares to €38.52 billions in 2007. Belgium total card payment value contributes 3.13% to the EU total transactions value.