Credit Cards in France 2020-2021
As of 2021, France has a population of 68.2 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €2,500.9 billions. This
translates into €36.7 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 17.3% of the EU total GDP, third after top contributor, Germany and UK.
As at 31st December 2021, there are 90,015,900 payment cards issued in France(1.32 cards per capita), an increase of 2,885,100 or 3.31% compares to 87,130,800 in 2020.
The total 90,015,900 payment cards can be further broken down into the following:-
- 12,117,000 credit cards as at 31st December 2021, an increase of 3,550,700 or 41.45% compares to 8,566,300 in 31st December 2020.
- 60,787,000 debit cards as at 31st December 2021, an increase of 6,712,200 or 12.41% compares to 54,074,800 in 31st December 2020.
- 17,111,900 cards with a delayed debit function as at 31st December 2021, an increase of 5,422,700 or 46.39% compares to 11,689,200 in 31st December 2020.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2021, there are 16,057.4 millions of card payment transactions in France(235.45 transactions per capita), an increase of 2,163.0 millions or 15.57% compares to 13,894.4 millions in 2020.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 21.5% to the EU total number of transactions.
Out of these transactions, 648.1 millions transactions or 4.04% is paid by credit cards, a decrease of 26.8 millions or 3.97% compares to 674.9 millions in 2020.
12,463.6 millions transactions or 77.62% is paid by debit cards, an increase of 2,531.6 millions or 25.49% compares to 9,932.0 millions in 2020.
2,945.7 millions transactions or 18.34% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of 783.8 millions or 36.26% compares to 2,161.9 millions in 2020.
The total card payments for 2021 is €662.8 billions in value(€9.72 thousands per capita), an increase of €77.8 billions or 13.30% compares to €585.0 billions in 2020.
This also translates into €41.3 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €42.1 in 2020. France total card payment value contributes 24.8% to the EU total transactions value.
Out of these transactions, €30.5 billions or 4.60% is paid by credit card, an increase of €0.2 billions or 0.66% compares to €30.3 billions in 2020.
€480.6 billions or 72.51% is paid by debit cards, an increase of €94.1 billions or 24.35% compares to €386.5 billions in 2020.
€151.8 billions or 22.90% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of €31.5 billions or 26.18% compares to €120.3 billions in 2020.
Credit Cards in France 2019-2020
As of 2020, France has a population of 68.0 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €2,310.5 billions. This
translates into €34.0 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 17.2% of the EU total GDP, third after top contributor, Germany and UK.
As at 31st December 2020, there are 87,130,800 payment cards issued in France(1.28 cards per capita), an increase of 2,644,700 or 3.13% compares to 84,486,100 in 2019.
The total 87,130,800 payment cards can be further broken down into the following:-
- 8,566,300 credit cards as at 31st December 2020, an increase of 714,600 or 9.10% compares to 7,851,700 in 31st December 2019.
- 11,095,000 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function 31st December 2020, an increase of 3,575,900 or 47.56% compares to 7,519,100 in 31st December 2019.
- 54,074,800 debit cards as at 31st December 2020, an increase of 1,315,800 or 2.49% compares to 52,759,000 in 31st December 2019.
- 11,689,200 cards with a delayed debit function as at 31st December 2020, a decrease of 2,950,100 or 20.15% compares to 14,639,300 in 31st December 2019.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2020, there are 13,894.4 millions of card payment transactions in France(204.33 transactions per capita), a decrease of 716.6 millions or 4.90% compares to 14,611.0 millions in 2019.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 21.8% to the EU total number of transactions.
Out of these transactions, 674.9 millions transactions or 4.86% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 1.7 millions or 0.25% compares to 673.2 millions in 2019.
1,125.2 millions transactions or 8.10% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of 249.3 millions or 18.14% compares to 1,374.5 millions in 2019.
9,932.0 millions transactions or 71.48% is paid by debit cards, a decrease of 189.0 millions or 1.87% compares to 10,121.0 millions in 2019.
2,161.9 millions transactions or 15.56% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, a decrease of 278.9 millions or 11.43% compares to 2,440.8 millions in 2019.
The total card payments for 2020 is €585.0 billions in value(€8.60 thousands per capita), a decrease of €23.8 billions or 3.91% compares to €608.8 billions in 2019.
This also translates into €42.1 per card payment transaction, an increase from €41.7 in 2019. France total card payment value contributes 25.0% to the EU total transactions value.
Out of these transactions, €30.3 billions or 4.98% is paid by credit card, a decrease of €1.6 billions or 5.02% compares to €31.9 billions in 2019.
€47.9 billions or 7.87% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of €7.2 billions or 13.07% compares to €55.1 billions in 2019.
€386.5 billions or 66.07% is paid by debit cards, a decrease of €8.0 billions or 2.03% compares to €394.5 billions in 2019.
€120.3 billions or 20.56% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, a decrease of €6.9 billions or 5.42% compares to €127.2 billions in 2019.
Credit Cards in France 2018-2019
As of 2019, France has a population of 67.8 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €2,437.6 billions. This
translates into €36.0 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 17.4% of the EU total GDP, third after top contributor, Germany and UK.
As at 31st December 2019, there are 84,486,100 payment cards issued in France(1.25 cards per capita), an increase of 2,649,400 or 3.24% compares to 81,836,700 in 2018.
The total 84,486,100 payment cards can be further broken down into the following:-
- 7,851,700 credit cards as at 31st December 2019, an increase of 4,234,800 or 117.08% compares to 3,616,900 in 31st December 2018.
- 7,519,100 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function 31st December 2019, a decrease of 7,810,400 or 50.95% compares to 15,329,500 in 31st December 2018.
- 52,759,000 debit cards as at 31st December 2019, an increase of 2,118,200 or 4.18% compares to 50,640,800 in 31st December 2018.
- 1,717,000 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function as at 31st December 2019, an increase of 13,900 or 0.82% compares to 1,703,100 in 31st December 2018.
- 14,639,300 cards with a delayed debit function as at 31st December 2019, an increase of 4,092,800 or 38.81% compares to 10,546,500 in 31st December 2018.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2019, there are 14,611.0 millions of card payment transactions in France(215.50 transactions per capita), an increase of 1,320.2 millions or 9.93% compares to 13,290.8 millions in 2018.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 23.6% to the EU total number of transactions.
Out of these transactions, 673.2 millions transactions or 4.61% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 8.5 millions or 1.28% compares to 664.7 millions in 2018.
1,374.5 millions transactions or 9.41% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 267.2 millions or 24.13% compares to 1,107.3 millions in 2018.
10,121.0 millions transactions or 69.27% is paid by debit cards, an increase of 786.0 millions or 8.42% compares to 9,335.0 millions in 2018.
2,440.8 millions transactions or 16.71% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of 258.0 millions or 11.82% compares to 2,182.8 millions in 2018.
The total card payments for 2019 is €608.8 billions in value(€8.98 thousands per capita), an increase of €39.3 billions or 6.90% compares to €569.5 billions in 2018.
This also translates into €41.7 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €42.8 in 2018. France total card payment value contributes 26.0% to the EU total transactions value.
Out of these transactions, €31.9 billions or 5.24% is paid by credit card, a decrease of €0.6 billions or 1.85% compares to €32.5 billions in 2018.
€55.1 billions or 9.05% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €8.5 billions or 18.24% compares to €46.6 billions in 2018.
€394.5 billions or 64.80% is paid by debit cards, an increase of €33.0 billions or 9.13% compares to €361.5 billions in 2018.
€127.2 billions or 20.89% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, a decrease of €1.5 billions or 1.17% compares to €128.7 billions in 2018.
Credit Cards in France 2017-2018
As of 2018, France has a population of 67.3 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €2,360.7 billions. This
translates into €35.1 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 14.8% of the EU total GDP, third after top contributor, Germany and UK.
As at 31st December 2018, there are 81,836,700 payment cards issued in France(1.22 cards per capita), an increase of 1,979,500 or 2.48% compares to 79,857,200 in 2017.
The total 81,836,700 payment cards can be further broken down into the following:-
- 3,616,900 credit cards as at 31st December 2018, a decrease of 366,900 or 9.21% compares to 3,983,800 in 31st December 2017.
- 15,329,500 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function 31st December 2018, an increase of 568,800 or 3.85% compares to 14,760,700 in 31st December 2017.
- 50,640,800 debit cards as at 31st December 2018, an increase of 4,202,100 or 9.05% compares to 46,438,700 in 31st December 2017.
- 1,703,100 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function as at 31st December 2018, a decrease of 41,900 or 2.40% compares to 1,745,000 in 31st December 2017.
- 10,546,500 cards with a delayed debit function as at 31st December 2018, a decrease of 2,382,400 or 18.43% compares to 12,928,900 in 31st December 2017.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2018, there are 13,290.8 millions of card payment transactions in France(197.49 transactions per capita), an increase of 1,286.2 millions or 10.71% compares to 12,004.6 millions in 2017.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 17.1% to the EU total number of transactions.
Out of these transactions, 664.7 millions transactions or 5.00% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 110.3 millions or 19.90% compares to 554.4 millions in 2017.
1,107.3 millions transactions or 8.33% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 73.4 millions or 7.10% compares to 1,033.9 millions in 2017.
9,335.0 millions transactions or 70.24% is paid by debit cards, an increase of 999.9 millions or 12.00% compares to 8,335.1 millions in 2017.
2,182.8 millions transactions or 16.85% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of 159.6 millions or 7.89% compares to 2,023.2 millions in 2017.
The total card payments for 2018 is €569.5 billions in value(€8.46 thousands per capita), an increase of €41.6 billions or 7.88% compares to €527.9 billions in 2017.
This also translates into €42.8 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €44.0 in 2017. France total card payment value contributes 17.5% to the EU total transactions value.
Out of these transactions, €32.5 billions or 5.71% is paid by credit card, an increase of €5.1 billions or 18.61% compares to €27.4 billions in 2017.
€46.6 billions or 8.18% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €2.1 billions or 4.72% compares to €44.5 billions in 2017.
€361.5 billions or 63.48% is paid by debit cards, an increase of €29.8 billions or 8.98% compares to €331.7 billions in 2017.
€128.7 billions or 22.60% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of €7.9 billions or 6.54% compares to €120.8 billions in 2017.
Credit Cards in France 2016-2017
As of 2017, France has a population of 67.1 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €2,295.1 billions. This
translates into €34.2 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 14.9% of the EU total GDP, third after top contributor, Germany and UK.
As at 31st December 2017, there are 79,857,200 payment cards issued in France(1.19 cards per capita), an increase of 985,000 or 1.25% compares to 78,872,200 in 2016.
The total 79,857,200 payment cards can be further broken down into the following:-
- 3,983,800 credit cards as at 31st December 2017, a decrease of 767,900 or 16.16% compares to 4,751,700 in 31st December 2016.
- 14,760,700 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function 31st December 2017, an increase of 177,900 or 1.19% compares to 14,938,600 in 31st December 2016.
- 46,438,700 debit cards as at 31st December 2017, an increase of 1,900,200 or 4.27% compares to 44,538,500 in 31st December 2016.
- 1,745,000 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function as at 31st December 2017, a decrease of 4,058,600 or 69.93% compares to 5,803,600 in 31st December 2016.
- 12,928,900 cards with a delayed debit function as at 31st December 2017, an increase of 4,089,200 or 46.26% compares to 8,839,700 in 31st December 2016.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2017, there are 12,004.6 millions of card payment transactions in France(178.91 transactions per capita), an increase of 1,007.6 millions or 9.16% compares to 10,997.0 millions in 2016.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 17.35% to the EU total number of transactions. France has the second highest number of card payment transactions, after
United Kingdom.
The combines 32,798.6 millions of card payment transactions in France and UK made up almost half, 47.40% of the EU total card payments volume.
Out of these transactions, 554.4 millions transactions or 4.62% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 300.0 millions or 117.92% compares to 254.4 millions in 2016.
1,033.9 millions transactions or 8.61% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 122.9 millions or 13.49% compares to 911.0 millions in 2016.
8,335.1 millions transactions or 69.43% is paid by debit cards, an increase of 700.6 millions or 9.18% compares to 7,634.5 millions in 2016.
57.9 millions transactions or 0.48% is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, a significant increase of 57.4 millions or 11,480% compares to 0.5 millions in 2016.
2,023.2 millions transactions or 16.85% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of 173.4 millions or 7.89% compares to 2,196.6 millions in 2016.
The total card payments for 2017 is €527.9 billions in value(€7.87 thousands per capita), an increase of €35.8 billions or 7.27% compares to €492.1 billions in 2016.
This also translates into €44.0 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €44.7 in 2016. France total card payment value contributes 17.30% to the EU total transactions value. France has the second
highest total card payment value, after United Kingdom and Germany comes in distant 3rd with 9.19% contribution.
The combines €1,596.5 billions of card payment value in France and UK made up half, 52.30% of the EU total card payments value.
Out of these transactions, €27.4 billions or 5.19% is paid by credit card, an increase of €14.1 billions or 106.02% compares to €13.3 billions in 2016.
€44.5 billions or 8.43% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €4.4 billions or 10.97% compares to €40.1 billions in 2016.
€331.7 billions or 62.83% is paid by debit cards, an increase of €21.6 billions or 6.97% compares to €310.1 billions in 2016.
€3.4 billions or 0.64% is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €3.4 billions compares to €0.0 billions in 2016.
€120.8 billions or 22.88% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, a decrease of €7.9 billions or 6.14% compares to €128.7 billions in 2016.
Credit Cards in France 2015-2016
As of 2016, France has a population of 66.9 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €2,228.6 billions. This
translates into €33.3 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 14.9% of the EU total GDP, third after top contributor, Germany and UK.
As at 31st December 2016, there are 78,872,200 payment cards issued in France(1.18 cards per capita), an increase of 1,182,400 or 1.52% compares to 77,689,800 in 2015.
The total 78,872,200 payment cards can be further broken down into the following:-
- 4,751,700 credit cards as at 31st December 2016, a decrease of 1,115,600 or 19.01% compares to 5,867,300 in 31st December 2015.
- 14,938,600 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function 31st December 2016, an increase of 905,500 or 6.45% compares to 14,033,100 in 31st December 2015.
- 44,538,500 debit cards as at 31st December 2016, an increase of 830,900 or 1.90% compares to 43,707,600 in 31st December 2015.
- 5,803,600 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function as at 31st December 2016, a decrease of 727,500 or 11.14% compares to 6,531,100 in 31st December 2015.
- 8,839,700 cards with a delayed debit function as at 31st December 2016, an increase of 1,279,400 or 16.92% compares to 7,560,300 in 31st December 2015.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2016, there are 10,997.0 millions of card payment transactions in France(164.38 transactions per capita), an increase of 709.5 millions or 6.90% compares to 10,287.5 millions in 2015.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 17.68% to the EU total number of transactions. France has the second highest number of card payment transactions, after United Kingdom.
The combines 30,052.0 millions of card payment transactions in France and UK made up almost half, 48.30% of the EU total card payments volume.
Out of these transactions, 254.4 millions transactions or 2.31% is paid by credit cards, an increase of 8.8 millions or 3.58% compares to 245.6 millions in 2015.
911.0 millions transactions or 8.28% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 133.4 millions or 17.16% compares to 777.6 millions in 2015.
7,634.5 millions transactions or 69.42% is paid by debit cards, an increase of 1,510.0 millions or 24.66% compares to 6,124.5 millions in 2015.
0.5 millions transactions or 0.0045% is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, a significant decrease of 1,169.3 millions or 99.96% compares to 1,169.8 millions in 2015.
2,196.6 millions transactions or 19.97% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of 280.1 millions or 14.62% compares to 1,916.5 millions in 2015.
The total card payments for 2016 is €492.1 billions in value(€7.36 thousands per capita), an increase of €20.0 billions or 4.24% compares to €472.1 billions in 2015.
This also translates into €44.7 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €45.9 in 2015. France total card payment value contributes 16.85% to the EU total transactions value. France has the second
highest total card payment value, after United Kingdom and Germany comes in distant 3rd with 8.84% contribution.
The combines €1,587.5 billions of card payment value in France and UK made up half, 54.37% of the EU total card payments value.
Out of these transactions, €13.3 billions or 2.70% is paid by credit card, an increase of €0.2 billions or 1.53% compares to €13.1 billions in 2015.
€40.1 billions or 8.15% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €5.1 billions or 14.57% compares to €35.0 billions in 2015.
€310.1 billions or 63.02% is paid by debit cards, an increase of €52.1 billions or 20.19% compares to €258.0 billions in 2015.
€0.0 billions or 0% is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of €52.6 billions or 100% compares to €52.6 billions in 2015.
€128.7 billions or 26.15% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of €17.6 billions or 15.84% compares to €111.1 billions in 2015.
Credit Cards in France 2014-2015
As of 2015, France has a population of 66.6 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €2,194.2 billions. This
translates into €33.0 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 14.9% of the EU total GDP, third after top contributor, Germany and UK.
As at 31st December 2015, there are 77,689,800 payment cards issued in France(1.17 cards per capita), a decrease of 3,350,400 or 4.13% compares to 81,040,200 in 2014.
The total 77,689,800 payment cards can be further broken down into the following:-
- 5,867,300 credit cards as at 31st December 2015, a decrease of 1,075,900 or 15.50% compares to 6,943,200 in 31st December 2014.
- 14,033,100 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function 31st December 2015, a decrease of 3,943,200 or 21.94% compares to 17,976,300 in 31st December 2014.
- 43,707,600 debit cards as at 31st December 2015, an increase of 1,899,100 or 4.54% compares to 41,808,500 in 31st December 2014.
- 6,531,100 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function as at 31st December 2015, a significant decrease of 6,930,900 or 51.48% compares to 13,462,000 in 31st December 2014.
- 7,560,300 cards with a delayed debit function as at 31st December 2015, an increase of 241,400 or 3.30% compares to 7,318,900 in 31st December 2014.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2015, there are 10,287.5 millions of card payment transactions in France(155.46 transactions per capita), an increase of 849.6 millions or 9.00% compares to 9,437.9 millions in 2014.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 19.34% to the EU total number of transactions. France has the second highest number of card payment transactions, after
United Kingdom. The combines 24,888.5 millions of card payment transactions in France and UK made up almost half, 46.80% of the EU total card payments volume.
Out of these transactions, 245.6 millions transactions or 2.39% is paid by credit cards, a significant increase of 160.2 millions or 187.59% compares to 85.4 millions in 2014.
777.6 millions transactions or 7.56% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 161.8 millions or 26.27% compares to 615.8 millions in 2014.
6,124.5 millions transactions or 59.53% is paid by debit cards, an increase of 1,200.3 millions or 24.38% compares to 4,924.2 millions in 2014.
1,169.8 millions transactions or 11.37% is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, a significant decrease of 1,285.7 millions or 52.36% compares to 2,455.5 millions in 2014.
1,916.5 millions transactions or 18.63% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of 559.4 millions or 41.22% compares to 1,357.1 millions in 2014.
The total card payments for 2015 is €472.1 billions in value(€7.09 thousands per capita), an increase of €28.8 billions or 6.50% compares to €443.3 billions in 2014.
This also translates into €45.9 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €47.0 in 2014. France total card payment value contributes 18.19% to the EU total transactions value. France has the second
highest total card payment value, after United Kingdom and Germany comes in distant 3rd3 with 9.47% contribution.
The combines €1,151.1 billions of card payment value in France and UK made up nearly half, 44.6% of the EU total card payments value.
Out of these transactions, €13.1 billions or 2.77% is paid by credit card, a significant increase of €7.6 billions or 138.18% compares to €5.5 billions in 2014.
€35.0 billions or 7.41% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €3.8 billions or 12.18% compares to €31.2 billions in 2014.
€258.0 billions or 54.65% is paid by debit cards, an increase of €42.2 billions or 19.56% compares to €215.8 billions in 2014.
€52.6 billions or 11.14% is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of €60.6 billions or 53.53% compares to €113.2 billions in 2014.
€111.1 billions or 23.53% is paid by cards with a delayed debit function, an increase of €33.5 billions or 43.17% compares to €77.6 billions in 2014.
Despite decreased in the number of payment cards, the total card payment transactions volume and value continued to grow.
Credit Cards in France 2013-2014
As of 2014, France has a population of 66.23 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €2,139.96 billions. This
translates into €32.31 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 15.30% of the EU total GDP, third after top contributor, Germany and UK.
As at 31st December 2014, there are 81,040,210 payment cards issued in France(1.22 cards per capita), a decrease of 1,182,470 or 1.44% compares to 82,222,680 in 2013.
There are 6,943,180 credit cards, 17,976,310 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, 41,808,460 debit cards, 13,461,960 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function and 7,318,860 cards with a delayed debit function in France as at 31st December 2014.
The consumer credit outstanding balances in France, which is inclusive of credit cards and personal loans stood at €148,605 millions as at 31st July 2016, a decrease
by €1,405 millions or 0.94% compares to €150,010 millions as at 30th June 2016.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2014, there are 9,437.92 millions of card payment transactions in France(142.50 transactions per capita), an increase of 486.12 millions or 5.74% compares to 8,964.30 millions in 2013.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 19.87% to the EU total number of transactions. France has the second highest number of card payment transactions, after
United Kingdom. The combines 22,447.92 millions of card payment transactions in France and UK made up almost half,
47.27% of the EU total card payments volume.
There are 85.40 millions transactions for credit cards, 615.80 millions transactions for cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, 4,924.17 millions transactions for debit cards,
2,455.47 millions transactions for cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function and 1,357.08 millions transactions for cards with a delayed debit function in France as at 31st December 2014.
The total card payments for 2014 is €443.31 billions in value(€6.69 thousands per capita), an increase of €4.88 billions or 1.11% compares to €438.43 billions in 2013.
This also translates into €47.0 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €48.9 in 2013. France total card payment value contributes 19.01% to the EU total transactions value. France has the second
highest total card payment value, after United Kingdom and Germany comes in distant 3rd with 10.20% contribution.
The combines €1,195.32 billions of card payment value in France and UK made up half, 50.85% of the EU total card payments value.
There are €5.54 billions in value for credit cards transaction, €31.19 billions in value for cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function transactions, €215.76 billions in value for debit cards transactions,
€113.24 billions in value for cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function transactions and €77.57 billions in value for cards with a delayed debit function transactions in France as at 31st December 2014.
Despite decreased in the number of payment cards, the total card payment transactions volume and value continued to grow.
Note:-
- From 2014, cards with a debit function combined with another payment function are reported in sub-category Cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function
- From 2014, cards with a delayed debit function combined with another payment function are reported in sub-categories Cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function” or Cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function
- From 2014, cards with a credit function combined with another payment function are reported in sub-category Cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function
Credit Cards in France 2012-2013
As of 2013, France has a population of 65.88 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €2,116.57 billions. This
translates into €32.13 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 15.63% of the EU total GDP, only second after top contributor, Germany.
As at 31st December 2013, there are 82,222,680 payment cards issued in France(1.25 cards per capita), a decrease of 90,360 or 0.11% compares to 82,313,040 in 2012.
There are 19,611,130 credit cards in France as at 31st December 2013, a significant decrease of 7,231,580 or 26.94% compares to 26,842,710 in 2012.
French has the second highest credit cards issued in Europe, behind the leader United Kingdom.
Debit cards increase by 25,050 or 0.03% to 80,084,760 in 2013, compares to 80,109,810 in 2012. French ranked third in number of debit cards issued in Europe, behind Germany and UK.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2013, there are 8,964.30 millions of card payment transactions in France(136.07 transactions per capita), an increase of 489.32 millions or 5.77% compares to 8,474.98 millions in 2012.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 20.53% to the EU total number of transactions. France has the second highest number of card payment transactions, after
United Kingdom. The combines 20,572.30 millions of card payment transactions in France and UK made up almost half,
47.12% of the EU total card payments volume.
The total card payments for 2013 is €438.43 billions in value(€6.65 thousands per capita), an increase of €16.86 billions or 4.00% compares to €421.57 billions in 2012.
This also translates into €48.9 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €49.7 in 2012. France total card payment value contributes 20.34% to the EU total transactions value. France has the second
highest total card payment value, after United Kingdom and Germany comes in distant 3rd with 10.37% contribution. The combines €1,098.69 billions of card payment value in France and UK made up half, 50.88% of the EU total card payments value.
Despite decreased in the number of payment cards, the total card payment transactions volume and value continued to grow.
Credit Cards in France 2011-2012
As of 2012, France has a population of 65.60 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €2,086.93 billions. This
translates into €31.82 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 15.59% of the EU total GDP, only second after top contributor, Germany.
As at 31st December 2012, there are 82,313,040 payment cards issued in France(1.25 cards per capita), a decrease of 692,260 or 0.83% compares to 83,005,300 in 2011.
There are 26,842,710 credit cards in France as at 31st December 2012, a decrease of 719,360 or 2.61% compares to 27,562,070 in 2011. French has the second highest credit cards issued in Europe,
behind the leader United Kingdom. Debit cards increase by 11,018,370 or 15.95% to 80,109,810 in 2012, compares to 69,091,440 in 2011. French ranked third in number of debit cards issued in Europe, behind Germany and UK.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2012, there are 8,474.98 millions of card payment transactions in France(129.19 transactions per capita), an increase of 563.97 millions or 7.13% compares to 7,911.01 millions in 2011.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 21.28% to the EU total number of transactions. France has the second highest number of card payment transactions, after
United Kingdom. The combines 19,020.98 millions of card payment transactions in France and UK made up almost half,
47.77% of the EU total card payments volume.
The total card payments for 2012 is €421.57 billions in value(€6.43 thousands per capita), an increase of €27.98 billions or 7.11% compares to €393.59 billions in 2011.
This also translates into €49.7 per card payment transaction, a marginal decrease from €49.8 in 2011. France total card payment value contributes 20.70% to the EU total transactions value. France has the second
highest total card payment value, after United Kingdom and Germany comes in distant 3rd with 9.74% contribution. The combines €1,051.85 billions of card payment value in France and UK made up half, 51.46% of the EU total card payments value.
Despite decreased in the number of payment cards, the total card payment transactions volume and value continued to grow.
Credit Cards in France 2010-2011
As of 2011, France has a population of 65.29 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €2,059.28 billions. This
translates into €31.54 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 15.68% of the EU total GDP, only second after top contributor, Germany.
As at 31st December 2011, there are 83,005,300 payment cards issued in France(1.27 cards per capita), a decrease of 1,858,570 or 2.19% compares to 84,863,870 in 2010.
There are 27,562,070 credit cards in France as at 31st December 2011, a decrease of 4,050,500 or 12.81% compares to 31,612,570 in 2010. French has the second highest credit cards issued in Europe,
behind the leader United Kingdom. Debit cards decrease by 1,962,990 or 2.76% to 69,091,440 in 2011, compares to 71,054,430 in 2010.
French ranked third in number of debit cards issued in Europe, behind Germany and UK.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2011, there are 7,911.01 millions of card payment transactions in France(121.17 transactions per capita), an increase of 519.37 millions or 7.03% compares to 7,391.64 millions in 2010.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 21.29% to the EU total number of transactions. France has the second highest number of card payment transactions, after
United Kingdom. The combines 17,812.01 millions of card payment transactions in France and UK made up almost half,
47.94% of the EU total card payments volume.
The total card payments for 2011 is €393.59 billions in value(€6.03 thousands per capita), an increase of €30.39 billions or 8.37% compares to €363.20 billions in 2010.
This also translates into €49.8 per card payment transaction, a small increase from €49.1 in 2010. France total card payment value contributes 20.59% to the EU total transactions value. France has the second
highest total card payment value, after United Kingdom and Germany comes in distant 3rd with 9.77% contribution. The combines €893.83 billions of card payment value in France and UK made up half, 50.38% of the EU total card payments value.
Despite decreased in the number of payment cards, the total card payment transactions volume and value continued to grow.
Credit Cards in France 2009-2010
As of 2010, France has a population of 64.97 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,998.48 billions. This
translates into €30.76 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 15.68% of the EU total GDP, only second after top contributor, Germany.
As at 31st December 2010, there are 84,863,870 payment cards issued in France(1.31 cards per capita), a decrease of 2,090,610 or 2.40% compares to 86,954,480 in 2009.
There are 31,612,570 credit cards in France as at 31st December 2010, a decrease of 2,893,770 or 8.39% compares to 34,506,340 in 2009. French has the second highest credit cards issued in Europe,
behind the leader UK. Debit cards increase by 283,230 or 0.4% to 71,054,430 in 2010, compares to 70,771,200 in 2009.
French ranked third in number of debit cards issued in Europe, behind Germany and UK.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2010, there are 7,391.64 millions of card payment transactions in France(113.77 transactions per capita), an increase of 468.39 millions or 6.77% compares to 6,923.25 millions in 2009.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 21.83% to the EU total number of transactions. France has the second highest number of card payment transactions, after
United Kingdom. The combines 16,198.64 millions of card payment transactions in France and UK made up almost half,
47.85% of the EU total card payments volume.
The total card payments for 2010 is €363.20 billions in value(€5.59 thousands per capita), an increase of €23.61 billions or 6.95% compares to €339.59 billions in 2009.
This also translates into €49.1 per card payment transaction, the same amount as of 2009. France total card payment value contributes 20.39% to the EU total transactions value. France has the second
highest total card payment value, after United Kingdom and Germany comes in distant 3rd with 9.49% contribution. The combines €971.92 billions of card payment value in France and UK made up half, 50.75% of the EU total card payments value.
Despite decreased in the number of payment cards, the total card payment transactions volume and value continued to grow.
Credit Cards in France 2008-2009
As of 2009, France has a population of 64.49 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,907.14 billions. This
translates into €29.57 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 16.17% of the EU total GDP, only second after top contributor, Germany.
As at 31st December 2009, there are 86,954,480 payment cards issued in France(1.35 cards per capita), an increase of 1,480,190 or 1.73% compares to 85,474,290 in 2008.
There are 34,506,340 credit cards in France as at 31st December 2009, an increase of 501,300 or 1.47% compares to 34,005,040 in 2008. French has the second highest credit cards issued in Europe,
behind the leader UK. Debit cards increase by 4,816,170 or 7.30% to 70,771,200 in 2009, compares to 65,955,030 in 2008.
French ranked third in number of debit cards issued in Europe, behind Germany and UK.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2009, there are 6,923.25 millions of card payment transactions in France(107.35 transactions per capita), an increase of 380.75 millions or 5.82% compares to 6,542.50 millions in 2008.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 21.97% to the EU total number of transactions. France has the second highest number of card payment transactions, after
United Kingdom. The combines 15,108.25 millions of card payment transactions in France and UK made up almost half,
47.94% of the EU total card payments volume.
The total card payments for 2009 is €339.59 billions in value(€5.27 thousands per capita), an increase of €7.78 billions or 2.34% compares to €331.81 billions in 2008.
This also translates into €49.1 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €50.7 in 2008. France total card payment value contributes 20.81% to the EU total transactions value. France has the second
highest total card payment value, after United Kingdom and Germany comes in distant 3rd with 9.61% contribution. The combines €812.61 billions of card payment value in France and UK made up half, 49.8% of the EU total card payments value.
Credit Cards in France 2007-2008
As of 2008, France has a population of 64.12 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,950.09 billions. This
translates into €30.41 thousands of GDP per capita. France contributes 15.59% of the EU total GDP, only second after top contributor, Germany.
As at 31st December 2008, there are 85,474,290 payment cards issued in France(1.33 cards per capita), an increase of 3,042,240 or 3.69% compares to 82,432,050 in 2007.
There are 34,005,040 credit cards in France as at 31st December 2008, an increase of 1,285,280 or 3.93% compares to 32,719,760 in 2007. French has the second highest credit cards issued in Europe,
behind the leader UK. Debit cards increase by 1,562,750 or 2.37% to 65,955,030 in 2008, compares to 64,392,280 in 2007.
French ranked third in number of debit cards issued in Europe, behind Germany and UK.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2008, there are 6,542.50 millions of card payment transactions in France(102.03 transactions per capita), an increase of 397.84 millions or 6.47% compares to 6,144.66 millions in 2007.
France total card payment transactions volume contributes 22.18% to the EU total number of transactions. France has the second highest number of card payment transactions, after
United Kingdom. The combines 14,137.50 millions of card payment transactions in France and UK made up almost half,
47.99% of the EU total card payments volume.
The total card payments for 2008 is €331.81 billions in value(€5.17 thousands per capita), an increase of €21.2 billions or 6.83% compares to €310.61 billions in 2007.
This also translates into €50.7 per card payment transaction, a marginal increase from €50.5 in 2007. France total card payment value contributes 19.71% to the EU total transactions value. France has the second
highest total card payment value, after United Kingdom and Germany comes in distant 3rd with 9.03% contribution. The combines €843.80 billions of card payment value in France and UK made up half, 50.22% of the EU total card payments value.