Credit cards in Portugal 2017-2018

As of 2018, Portugal has a population of 10.3 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €204.3 billions. This translates into €19.9 thousands of GDP per capita. Portugal contributes 1.3% of the EU total GDP.

As at 31st December 2018, there are 21,653,100 payment cards issued in Portugal(2.10 cards per capita), an increase of 477,100 or 2.25% compares to 21,176,000 in 2017. There are 8,462,900 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Portugal as at 31st December 2018, an increase of 192,100 or 2.32% compares to 8,270,800 in 2017. There are 19,806,400 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function at the end of 2018, an increase of 599,500 or 3.12% compares to 19,206,900 in 2017.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2018, there are 1,767.1 millions of card payment transactions in Portugal(171.56 transactions per capita), an increase of 159.0 millions or 9.89% compares to 1,608.1 millions in 2017. Out of these transactions, 87.5 millions or 4.95% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 12.2 millions or 16.20% compares to 75.3 millions in 2017. The rest of card payment transactions(1,679.7 millions) are paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 147.0 millions or 9.59% compares to 1,532.7 millions in 2017. Portugal total card payment transactions volume contributes 2.3% to the EU total number of transactions.

The total card payments for 2018 is €85.9 billions in value(€8.34 thousands per capita), an increase of €8.7 billions or 11.27% compares to €77.2 billions in 2017. This also translates into €48.6 per card payment transaction, a small increase from €48.0 in 2017. Out of these transactions, €3.8 billions or 4.42% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €0.3 billions or 8.57% compares to €3.5 billions in 2017. The rest of card payments, €82.1 billions in value is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €8.5 billions or 11.55% compares to €73.6 billions in 2017. Portugal total card payment value contributes 2.6% to the EU total transactions value.

Monthly credit card outstanding balances 2018 in Portugal

The credit card outstanding balance stood at €2,935 millions(€2,730 millions for personal credit card and €205 millions for business credit card) as at 31st January 2018, a decrease by €86 millions or 2.85% compares to €3,021 millions(€2,805 millions for personal credit card and €216 millions for business credit card) as at 31st December 2017.

The credit card outstanding balance stood at €2,995 millions(€2,781 millions for personal credit card and €214 millions for business credit card) as at 29th February 2018, an increase by €60 millions or 2.04% compares to €2,935 millions(€2,730 millions for personal credit card and €205 millions for business credit card) as at 31st January 2018.

The credit card outstanding balance stood at €3,001 millions(€2,787 millions for personal credit card and €214 millions for business credit card) as at 31st March 2018, an increase by €6 millions or 0.20% compares to €2,995 millions(€2,781 millions for personal credit card and €214 millions for business credit card) as at 29th February 2018.

The credit card outstanding balance stood at €3,063 millions(€2,847 millions for personal credit card and €216 millions for business credit card) as at 30th April 2018, an increase by €62 millions or 2.07% compares to €3,001 millions(€2,787 millions for personal credit card and €214 millions for business credit card) as at 31st March 2018.

The credit card outstanding balance stood at €3,045 millions(€2,838 millions for personal credit card and €207 millions for business credit card) as at 31st May 2018, a decrease by €18 millions or 0.59% compares to €3,063 millions(€2,847 millions for personal credit card and €216 millions for business credit card) as at 30th April 2018.

The credit card outstanding balance stood at €3,089 millions(€2,872 millions for personal credit card and €217 millions for business credit card) as at 30th June 2018, an increase by €44 millions or 1.44% compares to €3,045 millions(€2,838 millions for personal credit card and €207 millions for business credit card) as at 31st May 2018.

The credit card outstanding balance stood at €3,089 millions(€2,879 millions for personal credit card and €210 millions for business credit card) as at 31st July 2018, similar to €3,089 millions(€2,872 millions for personal credit card and €217 millions for business credit card) outstanding balance as at 30th June 2018.

The credit card outstanding balance stood at €3,139 millions(€2,927 millions for personal credit card and €212 millions for business credit card) as at 31st August 2018, an increase by €50 millions or 1.62% compares to €3,089 millions(€2,879 millions for personal credit card and €210 millions for business credit card) as at 31st July 2018.

The credit card outstanding balance stood at €3,194 millions(€2,973 millions for personal credit card and €221 millions for business credit card) as at 30th September 2018, an increase by €55 millions or 1.75% compares to €3,139 millions(€2,927 millions for personal credit card and €212 millions for business credit card) as at 31st August 2018.

The credit card outstanding balance stood at €3,162 millions(€2,945 millions for personal credit card and €217 millions for business credit card) as at 31st October 2018, a decrease by €32 millions or 1.00% compares to €3,194 millions(€2,973 millions for personal credit card and €221 millions for business credit card) as at 30th September 2018.

The credit card outstanding balance stood at €3,103 millions(€2,903 millions for personal credit card and €200 millions for business credit card) as at 30th November 2018, a decrease by €59 millions or 1.87% compares to €3,162 millions(€2,945 millions for personal credit card and €217 millions for business credit card) as at 31st October 2018.

The credit card outstanding balance stood at €3,134 millions(€2,937 millions for personal credit card and €197 millions for business credit card) as at 31st December 2018, an increase by €31 millions or 1.00% compares to €3,103 millions(€2,903 millions for personal credit card and €200 millions for business credit card) as at 30th November 2018.

Credit cards in Portugal 2016-2017

As of 2017, Portugal has a population of 10.3 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €194.6 billions. This translates into €18.9 thousands of GDP per capita. Portugal contributes 1.3% of the EU total GDP.

As at 31st December 2017, there are 21,176,000 payment cards issued in Portugal(2.06 cards per capita), an increase of 612,500 or 2.98% compares to 20,563,500 in 2016. There are 8,270,800 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Portugal as at 31st December 2017, an increase of 110,100 or 1.35% compares to 8,160,700 in 2016. There are 19,206,900 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function at the end of 2017, an increase of 1,039,500 or 5.72% compares to 18,167,400 in 2016.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2017, there are 1,608.1 millions of card payment transactions in Portugal(156.13 transactions per capita), an increase of 135.9 millions or 9.23% compares to 1,472.2 millions in 2016. Out of these transactions, 75.3 millions or 4.68% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 6.8 millions or 9.93% compares to 68.5 millions in 2016. The rest of card payment transactions(1,532.7 millions) are paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 128.9 millions or 9.18% compares to 1,403.8 millions in 2016. Portugal total card payment transactions volume contributes 2.3% to the EU total number of transactions.

The total card payments for 2017 is €77.2 billions in value(€7.50 thousands per capita), an increase of €7.2 billions or 10.29% compares to €70.0 billions in 2016. This also translates into €48.0 per card payment transaction, a small increase from €47.5 in 2016. Out of these transactions, €3.5 billions or 4.53% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €0.1 billions or 2.94% compares to €3.4 billions in 2016. The rest of card payments, €73.6 billions in value is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €7.0 billions or 10.51% compares to €66.6 billions in 2016. Portugal total card payment value contributes 2.5% to the EU total transactions value.

Credit cards in Portugal 2015-2016

As of 2016, Portugal has a population of 10.3 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €186.5 billions. This translates into €18.1 thousands of GDP per capita. Portugal contributes 1.2% of the EU total GDP.

As at 31st December 2016, there are 20,563,500 payment cards issued in Portugal(2.00 cards per capita), an increase of 186,900 or 0.92% compares to 20,376,600 in 2015. There are 8,160,700 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Portugal as at 31st December 2016, an increase of 98,000 or 1.22% compares to 8,062,700 in 2015. There are 18,167,400 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function at the end of 2016, an increase of 368,800 or 2.07% compares to 17,798,600 in 2015.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2016, there are 1,472.2 millions of card payment transactions in Portugal(142.93 transactions per capita), an increase of 119.1 millions or 8.80% compares to 1,353.1 millions in 2015. Out of these transactions, 68.5 millions or 4.65% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 13.9 millions or 25.46% compares to 54.6 millions in 2015. The rest of card payment transactions(1,403.8 millions) are paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 105.2 millions or 8.10% compares to 1,298.6 millions in 2015. Portugal total card payment transactions volume contributes 2.4% to the EU total number of transactions.

The total card payments for 2016 is €70.0 billions in value(€6.80 thousands per capita), an increase of €5.3 billions or 8.19% compares to €64.7 billions in 2015. This also translates into €47.5 per card payment transaction, a small decrease from €47.8 in 2015. Out of these transactions, €3.4 billions or 4.86% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €0.1 billions or 3.03% compares to €3.3 billions in 2015. The rest of card payments, €66.6 billions in value is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €5.2 billions or 8.47% compares to €61.4 billions in 2015. Portugal total card payment value contributes 2.4% to the EU total transactions value.

Credit cards in Portugal 2014-2015

As of 2015, Portugal has a population of 10.36 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €179.38 billions. This translates into €17.32 thousands of GDP per capita. Portugal contributes 1.22% of the EU total GDP.

As at 31st December 2015, there are 20,376,600 payment cards issued in Portugal(1.97 cards per capita), an increase of 121,500 or 0.60% compares to 20,255,100 in 2014. There are 8,062,700 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Portugal as at 31st December 2015, an increase of 283,100 or 3.64% compares to 7,779,600 in 2014. There are 17,798,600 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function at the end of 2015, an increase of 161,500 or 0.92% compares to 17,637,100 in 2014.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2015, there are 1,353.1 millions of card payment transactions in Portugal(130.61 transactions per capita), an increase of 103.2 millions or 8.26% compares to 1,249.9 millions in 2014. Out of these transactions, 54.6 millions or 4.04% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 4.4 millions or 8.76% compares to 50.2 millions in 2014. The rest of card payment transactions(1,298.6 millions) are paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 98.9 millions or 8.24% compares to 1,199.7 millions in 2014. Portugal total card payment transactions volume contributes 2.40% to the EU total number of transactions.

The total card payments for 2015 is €64.7 billions in value(€6.25 thousands per capita), an increase of €3.8 billions or 6.24% compares to €60.9 billions in 2014. This also translates into €47.8 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €48.7 in 2014. Out of these transactions, €3.3 billions or 5.10% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €0.1 billions or 3.13% compares to €3.2 billions in 2014. The rest of card payments, €61.43 billions in value is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €3.68 billions or 6.37% compares to €57.75 billions in 2014. Portugal total card payment value contributes 2.3% to the EU total transactions value.

Credit cards in Portugal 2013-2014

As of 2014, Portugal has a population of 10.40 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €173.45 billions. This translates into €16.68 thousands of GDP per capita. Portugal contributes 1.24% of the EU total GDP.

As at 31st December 2014, there are 20,255,100 payment cards issued in Portugal(1.95 cards per capita), an increase of 174,400 or 0.87% compares to 20,080,700 in 2013. There are 7,779,600 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Portugal as at 31st December 2014, a decrease of 736,500 or 8.65% compares to 8,516,100 in 2013. There are 17,637,100 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function at the end of 2014, an increase of 108,400 or 0.62% compares to 17,528,700 in 2013.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2014, there are 1,273.12 millions of card payment transactions in Portugal(122.42 transactions per capita), an increase of 49.69 millions or 4.06% compares to 1,223.43 millions in 2013. Out of these transactions, 65.96 millions or 5.18% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of 13.61 millions or 17.10% compares to 79.57 millions in 2013. The rest of card payment transactions(1,207.16 millions) are paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 63.31 millions or 5.53% compares to 1,143.85 millions in 2013. Portugal total card payment transactions volume contributes 2.68% to the EU total number of transactions.

The total card payments for 2014 is €61.61 billions in value(€5.92 thousands per capita), an increase of €4.78 billions or 8.41% compares to €56.83 billions in 2013. This also translates into €48.4 per card payment transaction, an increase from €46.5 in 2013. Out of these transactions, €3.86 billions or 6.27% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of €0.57 billions or 12.87% compares to €4.43 billions in 2013. The rest of card payments, €57.75 billions in value is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €5.34 billions or 10.19% compares to €52.41 billions in 2013. Portugal total card payment value contributes 2.64% to the EU total transactions value.

Credit cards in Portugal 2012-2013

As of 2013, Portugal has a population of 10.46 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €170.27 billions. This translates into €16.28 thousands of GDP per capita. Portugal contributes 1.26% of the EU total GDP.

As at 31st December 2013, there are 20,080,700 payment cards issued in Portugal(1.92 cards per capita), a decrease of 236,400 or 1.16% compares to 20,317,100 in 2012. There are 8,516,100 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Portugal as at 31st December 2013, a decrease of 1,574,100 or 15.60% compares to 10,090,200 in 2012. There are 17,528,700 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function at the end of 2013, a significant increase of 7,301,800 or 71.40% compares to 10,226,900 in 2012.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2013, there are 1,223.43 millions of card payment transactions in Portugal(116.96 transactions per capita), an increase of 7.55 millions or 0.62% compares to 1,215.88 millions in 2012. Out of these transactions, 79.57 millions or 6.50% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, a significant decrease of 158.11 millions or 66.52% compares to 237.68 millions in 2012. The rest of card payment transactions(1,143.85 millions) are paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 165.65 millions or 16.93% compares to 978.20 millions in 2012. Portugal total card payment transactions volume contributes 2.81% to the EU total number of transactions.

The total card payments for 2013 is €56.83 billions in value(€5.43 thousands per capita), an increase of €1.75 billions or 3.18% compares to €55.08 billions in 2012. This also translates into €46.5 per card payment transaction, an increase from €45.3 in 2012. Out of these transactions, €4.43 billions or 7.80% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of €5.15 billions or 53.76% compares to €9.58 billions in 2012. The rest of card payments, €52.41 billions in value is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €6.91 billions or 15.19% compares to €45.50 billions in 2012. Portugal total card payment value contributes 2.64% to the EU total transactions value.

Credit cards in Portugal 2011-2012

As of 2012, Portugal has a population of 10.51 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €168.40 billions. This translates into €16.02 thousands of GDP per capita. Portugal contributes 1.26% of the EU total GDP.

As at 31st December 2012, there are 20,317,110 payment cards issued in Portugal(1.93 cards per capita), an increase of 197,480 or 0.98% compares to 20,119,630 in 2011. There are 10,090,210 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Portugal as at 31st December 2012, a decrease of 23,910 or 0.24% compares to 10,114,120 in 2011. There are 10,226,900 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function at the end of 2012, an increase of 221,390 or 2.21% compares to 10,005,510 in 2011.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2012, there are 1,215.88 millions of card payment transactions in Portugal(115.69 transactions per capita), a decrease of 21.59 millions or 1.74% compares to 1,237.47 millions in 2011. Out of these transactions, 237.68 millions or 19.55% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 4.39 millions or 0.35% compares to 233.29 millions in 2011. The rest of card payment transactions(978.20 millions) are paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of 25.98 millions or 2.59% compares to 1,004.18 millions in 2011. Portugal total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.06% to the EU total number of transactions.

The total card payments for 2012 is €55.08 billions in value(€5.24 thousands per capita), a decrease of €0.65 billions or 1.17% compares to €55.73 billions in 2011. This also translates into €45.3 per card payment transaction, a marginal increase from €45.0 in 2011. Out of these transactions, €9.58 billions or 17.39% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of €0.07 billions or 0.73% compares to €9.62 billions in 2011. The rest of card payments, €45.50 billions in value is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of €0.62 billions or 1.34% compares to €46.12 billions in 2011. Portugal total card payment value contributes 2.70% to the EU total transactions value.

Credit cards in Portugal 2010-2011

As of 2011, Portugal has a population of 10.56 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €176.17 billions. This translates into €16.69 thousands of GDP per capita. Portugal contributes 1.34% of the EU total GDP.

As at 31st December 2011, there are 20,119,630 payment cards issued in Portugal(1.91 cards per capita), an inecrease of 425,080 or 2.16% compares to 19,694,550 in 2010. There are 10,114,120 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Portugal as at 31st December 2011, an increase of 820,710 or 8.71% compares to 9,303,400 in 2010. There are 10,005,510 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function at the end of 2011, a decrease of 385,640 or 3.71% compares to 10,391,150 in 2010.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2011, there are 1,237.47 millions of card payment transactions in Portugal(117.18 transactions per capita), an increase of 67 millions or 5.72% compares to 1,170.47 millions in 2010. Out of these transactions, 233.29 millions or 18.85% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 26.16 millions or 12.63% compares to 207.13 millions in 2010. The rest of card payment transactions(1,004.18 millions) are paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 40.84 millions or 4.24% compares to 963.34 millions in 2010. Portugal total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.34% to the EU total number of transactions.

The total card payments for 2011 is €55.73 billions in value(€5.28 thousands per capita), an increase of €2.13 billions or 3.97% compares to €53.60 billions in 2010. This also translates into €45.0 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €45.8 in 2010. Out of these transactions, €9.62 billions or 17.26% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €0.43 billions or 4.68% compares to €9.19 billions in 2010. The rest of card payments, €46.12 billions in value is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €1.71 billions or 3.85% compares to €44.41 billions in 2010. Portugal total card payment value contributes 2.92% to the EU total transactions value.

Credit cards in Portugal 2009-2010

As of 2010, Portugal has a population of 10.57 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €179.93 billions. This translates into €17.02 thousands of GDP per capita. Portugal contributes 1.41% of the EU total GDP.

As at 31st December 2010, there are 19,694,550 payment cards issued in Portugal(1.86 cards per capita), a decrease of 723,040 or 3.54% compares to 20,417,590 in 2009. There are 9,303,400 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Portugal as at 31st December 2010, a decrease of 211,530 or 2.22% compares to 9,514,930 in 2009. There are 10,391,150 cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function at the end of 2010, a decrease of 511,510 or 4.69% compares to 10,902,660 in 2009.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2010, there are 1,170.47 millions of card payment transactions in Portugal(110.74 transactions per capita), an increase of 100.98 millions or 9.44% compares to 1,069.49 millions in 2009. Out of these transactions, 207.13 millions or 17.7% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 44.79 millions or 27.59% compares to 162.34 millions in 2009. The rest of card payment transactions(963.34 millions) are paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 56.19 millions or 6.19% compares to 907.15 millions in 2009. Portugal total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.42% to the EU total number of transactions.

The total card payments for 2010 is €53.60 billions in value(€5.07 thousands per capita), an increase of €10.95 billions or 25.67% compares to €42.65 billions in 2009. This also translates into €45.8 per card payment transaction, an increase from €39.9 in 2009. Out of these transactions, €9.19 billions or 17.15% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €1.5 billions or 19.51% compares to €7.69 billions in 2009. The rest of card payments, €44.41 billions in value is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €9.46 billions or 27.07% compares to €34.95 billions in 2009. Portugal total card payment value contributes 3.01% to the EU total transactions value.

Credit cards in Portugal 2008-2009

As of 2009, Portugal has a population of 10.63 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €167.65 billions. This translates into €15.77 thousands of GDP per capita. Portugal contributes 1.42% of the EU total GDP.

As at 31st December 2009, there are 20,417,590 payment cards issued in Portugal(1.92 cards per capita), a decrease of 199,070 or 0.97% compares to 20,616,660 in 2008. There are 9,514,930 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Portugal as at 31st December 2009, a decrease of 72,590 or 0.76% compares to 9,587,520 in 2008. There are 10,902,660 cards with a delayed debit function at the end of 2009, a decrease of 126,490 or 1.15% compares to 11,029,150 in 2008.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2009, there are 1,069.49 millions of card payment transactions in Portugal(100.59 transactions per capita), an increase of 63.18 millions or 6.28% compares to 1,006.31 millions in 2008. Out of these transactions, 162.34 millions or 15.18% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 23.02 millions or 16.52% compares to 139.32 millions in 2008. Cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function recorded 907.15 millions transactions in 2009, an increase of 40.16 millions or 4.63% compares to 866.99 millions in 2008. Portugal total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.38% to the EU total number of transactions.

The total card payments for 2009 is €42.65 billions in value(€4.01 thousands per capita), an increase of €3.19 billions or 8.08% compares to €39.46 billions in 2008. This also translates into €39.9 per card payment transaction, a marginal increase from €39.2 in 2008. Out of these transactions, €7.69 billions or 18.03% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €0.64 billions or 9.08% compares to €7.05 billions in 2008. The rest of card payments, €34.95 in value is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €2.55 billions or 7.87% compares to €32.40 billions in 2008. Portugal total card payment value contributes 2.62% to the EU total transactions value.

Credit cards in Portugal 2007-2008

As of 2008, Portugal has a population of 10.62 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €171.93 billions. This translates into €16.19 thousands of GDP per capita. Portugal contributes 1.38% of the EU total GDP.

As at 31st December 2008, there are 20,616,660 payment cards issued in Portugal(1.94 cards per capita), an increase of 1,664,430 or 8.78% compares to 18,952,230 in 2007. There are 9,587,520 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Portugal as at 31st December 2008, a significant increase of 1,490,270 or 18.40% compares to 8,097,250 in 2007. There are 11,029,150 with a debit and/or delayed debit function at the end of 2008, an increase of 174,170 or 1.60% compares to 10,854,980 in 2007.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2008, there are 1,006.31 millions of card payment transactions in Portugal(94.73 transactions per capita), an increase of 53.71 millions or 5.64% compares to 952.60 millions in 2007. Out of these transactions, 139.32 millions or 13.84% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 4.52 millions or 3.35% compares to 134.80 millions in 2007. Cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function recorded 866.99 millions transactions in 2008, an increase of 49.19 millions or 6.01% compares to 817.80 millions in 2007. Portugal total card payment transactions volume contributes 3.39% to the EU total number of transactions.

The total card payments for 2008 is €39.46 billions in value(€3.71 thousands per capita), an increase of €3.36 billions or 9.31% compares to €36.10 billions in 2007. This also translates into €39.2 per card payment transaction, an increase from €37.9 in 2007. Out of these transactions, €7.05 billions or 17.87% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €0.37 billions or 5.54% compares to €6.68 billions in 2007. The rest of card payments, €32.40 in value is paid by cards with a debit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of €2.98 billions or 10.13% compares to €29.42 billions in 2007. Portugal total card payment value contributes 2.41% to the EU total transactions value.