Credit Cards in Spain 2020-2021
As of 2021, Spain has a population of 47.3 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,205.1 billions. This
translates into €25.5 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 8.3% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2021, there are 90,997,300 payment cards issued in Spain(1.92 cards per capita), an increase of 1,152,300 or 1.28% compares to 89,845,000 in 2020.
There are 41,142,000 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2021, an increase of 557,300 or 1.37% compares to 40,584,700 in 2020.
Debit cards increase by 595,000 or 1.21% to 49,855,300 in 2021, compares to 49,260,300 in 2020.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2021, there are 7,639.5 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(161.51 transactions per capita), an increase of 1,646.4 millions or 27.47% compares to 5,993.1 millions in 2020.
Out of these transactions, 2,364.3 millions or 30.95% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 548.9 millions or 30.24% compares to 1,815.4 millions
in 2020. The rest of card payment transactions(5,275.2 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 1,097.5 millions or 26.27% compares to 4,177.7 millions in 2020. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 10.2% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2021 is €255.6 billions in value(€5.40 thousands per capita), an increase of €43.9 billions or 20.74% compares to €211.7 billions in 2020.
This also translates into €33.5 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €35.3 in 2020. Out of these transactions, €94.2 billions or 36.85% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €18.6 billions or 24.60% compares to €75.6 billions in 2020. The rest of card payments, €161.4 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €25.3 billions or 18.59% compares to €136.1 billions in 2020.
Spain total card payment value contributes 9.5% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Spain 2019-2020
As of 2020, Spain has a population of 47.4 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,121.9 billions. This
translates into €23.7 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 8.4% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2020, there are 89,845,000 payment cards issued in Spain(1.90 cards per capita), an increase of 3,468,200 or 4.02% compares to 86,376,800 in 2019.
There are 40,584,700 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2020, an increase of 2,624,200 or 6.91% compares to 37,960,500 in 2019.
Debit cards increase by 844,000 or 1.74% to 49,260,300 in 2020, compares to 48,416,300 in 2019.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2020, there are 5,993.1 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(126.44 transactions per capita), an increase of 408.5 millions or 7.31% compares to 5,584.6 millions in 2019.
Out of these transactions, 1,815.4 millions or 30.29% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 94.5 millions or 5.49% compares to 1,720.9 millions
in 2019. The rest of card payment transactions(4,177.7 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 314.0 millions or 8.13% compares to 3,863.7 millions in 2019. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 9.4% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2020 is €211.7 billions in value(€4.47 thousands per capita), an increase of €1.1 billions or 0.52% compares to €210.6 billions in 2019.
This also translates into €35.3 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €37.7 in 2019. Out of these transactions, €75.6 billions or 35.71% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
a decrease of €5.1 billions or 6.32% compares to €80.7 billions in 2019. The rest of card payments, €136.1 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €6.2 billions or 4.77% compares to €129.9 billions in 2019.
Spain total card payment value contributes 9.0% to the EU total transactions value.
Credit Cards in Spain 2018-2019
As of 2019, Spain has a population of 47.1 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,244.8 billions. This
translates into €26.4 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 8.9% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2019, there are 86,376,800 payment cards issued in Spain(1.83 cards per capita), an increase of 2,283,000 or 2.71% compares to 84,093,800 in 2018.
There are 37,960,500 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2019, an increase of 950,400 or 2.57% compares to 37,010,100 in 2018.
Debit cards increase by 1,332,500 or 2.83% to 48,416,300 in 2019, compares to 47,083,800 in 2018.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2019, there are 5,584.6 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(118.57 transactions per capita), an increase of 881.3 millions or 18.74% compares to 4,703.3 millions in 2018.
Out of these transactions, 1,720.9 millions or 30.82% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 238.8 millions or 16.11% compares to 1,482.1 millions
in 2018. The rest of card payment transactions(3,863.7 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 642.5 millions or 19.95% compares to 3,221.2 millions in 2018. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 9.0% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2019 is €210.6 billions in value(€4.47 thousands per capita), an increase of €23.9 billions or 12.80% compares to €186.7 billions in 2018.
This also translates into €37.7 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €39.7 in 2018. Out of these transactions, €80.7 billions or 38.32% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €9.0 billions or 12.55% compares to €71.7 billions in 2018. The rest of card payments, €129.9 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €14.9 billions or 12.96% compares to €115.0 billions in 2018.
Spain total card payment value contributes 9.0% to the EU total transactions value.
Spain Quarterly Credit Card Statistics 2019
As at 31st March 2019, there are 36.97 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.33 millions or 0.90% compares to 36.64 millions as at 31st December 2018.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 47.61 millions. For the three months ended 31st March 2019, there are 1,015.737 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €36,041.10 millions.
As at 30th June 2019, there are 36.11 millions credit card in Spain, a decrease by 0.86 millions or 2.33% compares to 36.97 millions as at 31st March 2019.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 47.81 millions. For the three months ended 30th June 2019, there are 1,113.909 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €39,971.29 millions.
There are 2,129.646 millions payment card transactions recorded in the six months period ended 30th June 2019, with a total value of €76,012.39 millions.
As at 30th September 2019, there are 36.78 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.67 millions or 1.86% compares to 36.11 millions as at 30th June 2019.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 48.20 millions. For the three months ended 30th September 2019, there are 1,181.921 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €42,528.84 millions.
There are 3,311.567 millions payment card transactions recorded in the nine months period ended 30th September 2019, with a total value of €118,541.23 millions.
As at 31st December 2019, there are 37.25 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.47 millions or 1.28% compares to 36.78 millions as at 30th September 2018.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 48.35 millions. For the three months ended 31st December 2019, there are 1,224.640 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €42,802.11 millions.
There are 4,536.207 millions payment card transactions recorded in the twelve months period ended 31st December 2019, with a total value of €161,343.34 millions.
Note: The payment card transactions(credit and debit cards) is based on transactions made in Spain with cards issued in Spain, and not comparable to the yearly transactions statistics.
Credit Cards in Spain 2017-2018
As of 2018, Spain has a population of 46.7 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,202.2 billions. This
translates into €25.7 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 7.6% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2018, there are 84,093,800 payment cards issued in Spain(1.80 cards per capita), an increase of 4,452,800 or 5.59% compares to 79,641,000 in 2017.
There are 37,010,100 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2018, a decrease of 15,696,200 or 29.78% compares to 52,706,300 in 2017.
Debit cards increase by 20,149,000 or 74.81% to 47,083,800 in 2018, compares to 26,934,800 in 2017.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2018, there are 4,703.3 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(100.71 transactions per capita), an increase of 664.7 millions or 16.46% compares to 4,038.6 millions in 2017.
Out of these transactions, 1,482.1 millions or 31.51% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of 36.9 millions or 2.43% compares to 1,519.0 millions
in 2017. The rest of card payment transactions(3,221.2 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 701.6 millions or 27.85% compares to 2,519.6 millions in 2017. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 6.1% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2018 is €186.7 billions in value(€4.00 thousands per capita), an increase of €20.1 billions or 12.06% compares to €166.6 billions in 2017.
This also translates into €39.7 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €41.3 in 2017. Out of these transactions, €71.7 billions or 38.40% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
a decrease of €2.1 billions or 2.85% compares to €73.8 billions in 2017. The rest of card payments, €115.0 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €22.3 billions or 24.06% compares to €92.7 billions in 2017.
Spain total card payment value contributes 5.7% to the EU total transactions value.
Spain Quarterly Credit Card Statistics 2018
As at 31st March 2018, there are 35.11 millions credit card in Spain.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 46.00 millions. For the three months ended 31st March 2018, there are 881.181 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €32,982.67 millions.
Note: Data for the number of payment cards change starting Q1 2018.
As at 30th June 2018, there are 35.77 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.66 millions or 1.88% compares to 35.11 millions as at 31st March 2018.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 46.29 millions. For the three months ended 30th June 2018, there are 958.175 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €36,267.94 millions.
There are 1,839.356 millions payment card transactions recorded in the six months period ended 30th June 2018, with a total value of €69,250.61 millions.
As at 30th September 2018, there are 36.34 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.57 millions or 1.59% compares to 35.77 millions as at 30th June 2018.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 46.73 millions. For the three months ended 30th September 2018, there are 1,011.797 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €38,785.66 millions.
There are 2,851.153 millions payment card transactions recorded in the nine months period ended 30th September 2018, with a total value of €108,036.27 millions.
As at 31st December 2018, there are 36.64 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.30 millions or 0.83% compares to 36.34 millions as at 30th September 2018.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 47.08 millions. For the three months ended 31st December 2018, there are 1,052.503 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €39,394.82 millions.
There are 3,903.656 millions payment card transactions recorded in the twelve months period ended 31st December 2018, with a total value of €147,431.09 millions.
Note: The payment card transactions(credit and debit cards) is based on transactions made in Spain with cards issued in Spain, and not comparable to the yearly transactions statistics.
Credit Cards in Spain 2016-2017
As of 2017, Spain has a population of 46.5 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,166.3 billions. This
translates into €25.1 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 7.6% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2017, there are 79,641,000 payment cards issued in Spain(1.71 cards per capita), an increase of 4,787,900 or 6.40% compares to 74,853,100 in 2016.
There are 52,706,300 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2017, an increase of 3,616,600 or 7.37% compares to 49,089,700 in 2016.
Debit cards increase by 1,171,300 or 4.55% to 26,934,800 in 2017, compares to 25,763,500 in 2016.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2017, there are 4,038.6 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(86.85 transactions per capita), an increase of 574.9 millions or 16.60% compares to 3,463.7 millions in 2016.
Out of these transactions, 1,519.0 millions or 37.61% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 155.6 millions or 11.41% compares to 1,363.4 millions
in 2016. The rest of card payment transactions(2,519.6 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 419.2 millions or 19.96% compares to 2,100.4 millions in 2016. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 5.9% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2017 is €166.6 billions in value(€3.58 thousands per capita), an increase of €18.8 billions or 12.72% compares to €147.8 billions in 2016.
This also translates into €41.3 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €42.7 in 2016. Out of these transactions, €73.8 billions or 44.30% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €6.6 billions or 9.82% compares to €67.2 billions in 2016. The rest of card payments, €92.7 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €12.2 billions or 15.16% compares to €80.5 billions in 2016.
Spain total card payment value contributes 5.5% to the EU total transactions value.
Spain Quarterly Credit Card Statistics 2017
As at 31st March 2017, there are 49.88 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 1.13 millions or 2.32% compares to 48.75 millions as at 31st December 2016.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 25.97 millions. For the three months ended 31st March 2017, there are 777.427 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €30,327.46 millions.
As at 30th June 2017, there are 50.85 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.97 millions or 1.94% compares to 49.88 millions as at 31st March 2017.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 26.40 millions. For the three months ended 30th June 2017, there are 848.539 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €33,511.32 millions.
As at 30th June 2017, the number of credit cards in Spain has increase by 4.31% or 2.1 millions compares to 48.75 millions as at 31st December 2016. There are 1,625.966 millions payment card transactions recorded in the six months period ended 30th June 2017,
with a total value of €63,838.78 millions.
As at 30th September 2017, there are 51.77 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.92 millions or 1.81% compares to 50.85 millions as at 30th June 2017.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 26.70 millions. For the three months ended 30th September 2017, there are 885.359 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €35,411.36 millions.
As at 30th September 2017, the number of credit cards in Spain has increase by 6.19% or 3.02 millions compares to 48.75 millions as at 31st December 2016. There are 2,511.325 millions payment card transactions recorded in the nine months period ended 30th September 2017,
with a total value of €99,250.14 millions.
As at 31st December 2017, there are 52.35 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.58 millions or 1.12% compares to 51.77 millions as at 30th September 2017.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 26.93 millions. For the three months ended 31st December 2017, there are 918.060 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €35,996.33 millions.
As at 31st December 2017, the number of credit cards in Spain has increase by 7.38% or 3.60 millions compares to 48.75 millions as at 31st December 2016. There are 3,429.385 millions payment card transactions recorded in the twelve months period ended 31st December 2017,
with a total value of €135,246.47 millions.
Note: The payment card transactions(credit and debit cards) is based on transactions made in Spain with cards issued in Spain, and not comparable to the yearly transactions statistics.
Credit Cards in Spain 2015-2016
As of 2016, Spain has a population of 46.5 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,118.7 billions. This
translates into €24.1 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 7.5% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2016, there are 74,853,100 payment cards issued in Spain(1.61 cards per capita), an increase of 4,600,900 or 6.55% compares to 70,252,200 in 2015.
There are 49,089,700 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2016, an increase of 3,937,100 or 8.72% compares to 45,152,600 in 2015.
Debit cards increase by 663,900 or 2.65% to 25,763,500 in 2016, compares to 25,099,600 in 2015.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2016, there are 3,463.7 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(74.49 transactions per capita), an increase of 476.5 millions or 15.95% compares to 2,987.2 millions in 2015.
Out of these transactions, 1,363.4 millions or 39.36% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 88.3 millions or 6.92% compares to 1,275.1 millions
in 2015. The rest of card payment transactions(2,100.4 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 388.3 millions or 22.68% compares to 1,712.1 millions in 2015. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 5.6% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2016 is €147.8 billions in value(€3.18 thousands per capita), an increase of €16.8 billions or 12.82% compares to €131.0 billions in 2015.
This also translates into €42.7 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €43.9 in 2015. Out of these transactions, €67.2 billions or 45.47% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €3.8 billions or 5.99% compares to €63.4 billions in 2015. The rest of card payments, €80.5 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €12.8 billions or 18.91% compares to €67.7 billions in 2015.
Spain total card payment value contributes 5.1% to the EU total transactions value.
Spain Quarterly Credit Card Statistics 2016
As at 31st March 2016, there are 44.88 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.06 millions or 0.13% compares to 44.82 millions as at 31st December 2015.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 25.23 millions. For the three months ended 31st March 2016, there are 688.176 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €27,816.74 millions.
As at 30th June 2016, there are 46.00 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 1.12 millions or 2.50% compares to 44.88 millions as at 31st March 2016.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 25.93 millions. For the three months ended 30th June 2016, there are 751.746 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €30,648.75 millions.
As at 30th June 2016, the number of credit cards in Spain has increase by 2.63% or 1.18 millions compares to 44.82 millions as at 31st December 2015. There are 1,439.922 millions payment card transactions recorded in the six months period ended 30th June 2016,
with a total value of €58,465.49 millions.
As at 30th September 2016, there are 48.09 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 2.09 millions or 4.54% compares to 46.00 millions as at 30th June 2016.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 25.57 millions. For the three months ended 30th September 2016, there are 789.937 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €32,713.87 millions.
As at 30th September 2016, the number of credit cards in Spain has increase by 7.30% or 3.27 millions compares to 44.82 millions as at 31st December 2015. There are 2,229.859 millions payment card transactions recorded in the nine months period ended 30th September 2016,
with a total value of €91,179.36 millions.
As at 31st December 2016, there are 48.75 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.66 millions or 1.37% compares to 48.09 millions as at 30th September 2016.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 25.76 millions. For the three months ended 31st December 2016, there are 815.731 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €33,227.15 millions.
As at 31st December 2016, the number of credit cards in Spain has increase by 8.77% or 3.93 millions compares to 44.82 millions as at 31st December 2015. There are 3,045.590 millions payment card transactions recorded in the twelve months period ended 31st December 2016,
with a total value of €124,406.51 millions.
Note: The payment card transactions(credit and debit cards) is based on transactions made in Spain with cards issued in Spain, and not comparable to the yearly transactions statistics.
Credit Cards in Spain 2014-2015
As of 2015, Spain has a population of 46.43 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,075.64 billions. This
translates into €23.17 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 7.32% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2015, there are 70,252,170 payment cards issued in Spain(1.51 cards per capita), an increase of 2,258,500 or 3.32% compares to 67,993,670 in 2014.
There are 45,152,590 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2015, an increase of 1,575,580 or 3.62% compares to 43,577,010 in 2014.
Debit cards increase by 682,920 or 2.80% to 25,099,580 in 2015, compares to 24,416,660 in 2014.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2015, there are 2,987.12 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(64.34 transactions per capita), an increase of 226.92 millions or 8.22% compares to 2,760.20 millions in 2014.
Out of these transactions, 1,275.10 millions or 42.69% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, a decrease of 97.7 millions or 7.12% compares to 1,372.80 millions
in 2014. The rest of card payment transactions(1,712.02 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 324.62 millions or 23.40% compares to 1,387.40 millions in 2014. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 5.64% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2015 is €131.04 billions in value(€2.82 thousands per capita), an increase of €9.14 billions or 7.50% compares to €121.90 billions in 2014.
This also translates into €43.9 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €44.2 in 2014. Out of these transactions, €63.39 billions or 48.37% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
a decrease of €2.32 billions or 3.53% compares to €65.71 billions in 2014. The rest of card payments, €67.65 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €11.47 billions or 20.42% compares to €56.18
billions in 2014. Spain total card payment value contributes 5.07% to the EU total transactions value.
Despite the increased of 3.62% in the number of transactions for credit and/or delayed debit function, the total card payments volume and value have decreased by 7.12% and 3.53% respectively.
Spain Quarterly Credit Card Statistics 2015
As at 31st March 2015, there are 43.09 millions credit card in Spain, a decrease by 0.15 millions or 0.35% compares to 43.24 millions as at 31st December 2014.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 24.40 millions. For the three months ended 31st March 2015, there are 610.864 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €25,203.69 millions.
As at 30th June 2015, there are 43.64 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.55 millions or 1.28% compares to 43.09 millions as at 31st March 2015.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 24.61 millions. For the three months ended 30th June 2015, there are 669.730 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €27,844.09 millions.
As at 30th June 2015, the number of credit cards in Spain has increase by 0.93% or 0.4 millions compares to 43.24 millions as at 31st December 2014. There are 1,280.594 millions payment card transactions recorded in the six months period ended 30th June 2015,
with a total value of €53,047.78 millions.
As at 30th September 2015, there are 44.37 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.73 millions or 1.67% compares to 43.64 millions as at 30th June 2015.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 24.98 millions. For the three months ended 30th September 2015, there are 694.062 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €29,429.51 millions.
As at 30th September 2015, the number of credit cards in Spain has increase by 2.61% or 1.13 millions compares to 43.24 millions as at 31st December 2014. There are 1,974.656 millions payment card transactions recorded in the nine months period ended 30th September 2015,
with a total value of €82,477.29 millions.
As at 31st December 2015, there are 44.82 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.45 millions or 1.01% compares to 44.37 millions as at 30th September 2015.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 25.10 millions. For the three months ended 31st December 2015, there are 709.201 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €29,852.97 millions.
As at 31st December 2015, the number of credit cards in Spain has increase by 3.65% or 1.58 millions compares to 43.24 millions as at 31st December 2014. There are 2,683.857 millions payment card transactions recorded in the twelve months period ended 31st December 2015,
with a total value of €112,330.26 millions.
Note: The payment card transactions(credit and debit cards) is based on transactions made in Spain with cards issued in Spain, and not comparable to the yearly transactions statistics.
Credit Cards in Spain 2013-2014
As of 2014, Spain has a population of 46.46 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,037.03 billions. This
translates into €22.32 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 7.41% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2014, there are 67,993,670 payment cards issued in Spain(1.46 cards per capita), a decrease of 1,755,700 or 2.52% compares to 69,749,370 in 2013.
There are 43,577,010 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2014, an increase of 312,540 or 0.72% compares to 43,264,470 in 2013.
Debit cards decrease by 2,068,240 or 7.81% to 24,416,660 in 2014, compares to 26,484,900 in 2013.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2014, there are 2,760.20 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(59.41 transactions per capita), an increase of 263.9 millions or 10.57% compares to 2,496.30 millions in 2013.
Out of these transactions, 1,372.80 millions or 49.74% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 62.45 millions or 4.77% compares to 1,310.35 millions
in 2013. The rest of card payment transactions(1,387.40 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 212.74 millions or 18.11% compares to 1,174.66 millions in 2013. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 5.81% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2014 is €121.90 billions in value(€2.62 thousands per capita), an increase of €13.22 billions or 12.16% compares to €108.68 billions in 2013.
This also translates into €44.2 per card payment transaction, an increase from €43.5 in 2013. Out of these transactions, €65.71 billions or 53.90% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €5.15 billions or 8.50% compares to €60.56 billions in 2013. The rest of card payments, €56.18 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €8.25 billions or 17.21% compares to €47.93
billions in 2013. Spain total card payment value contributes 5.23% to the EU total transactions value.
Despite the small increased of 0.72% in the number of transactions for credit and/or delayed debit function, the total card payments volume and value have increased by 4.77% and 8.50% respectively.
Spain Quarterly Credit Card Statistics 2014
As at 31st December 2014, there are 43.24 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.02 millions or 0.05% compares to 43.22 millions as at 30th September 2014.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 24.41 millions. For the three months ended 31st December 2014, there are 661.385 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €27,995.22 millions.
As at 31st December 2014, the number of credit cards in Spain has decrease by 0.05% or 0.02 millions compares to 43.26 millions as at 31st December 2013. There are 2,502.611 millions payment card transactions recorded in the twelve months period ended 31st December 2014,
with a total value of €105,854.26 millions.
As at 30th September 2014, there are 43.22 millions credit card in Spain, a decrease by 0.14 millions or 0.32% compares to 43.36 millions as at 30th June 2014.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 25.06 millions. For the three months ended 30th September 2014, there are 645.468 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €27,734.15 millions.
As at 30th September 2014, the number of credit cards in Spain has decrease by 0.09% or 0.04 millions compares to 43.26 millions as at 31st December 2013. There are 1,841.227 millions payment card transactions recorded in the nine months period ended 30th September 2014,
with a total value of €77,859.04 millions.
As at 30th June 2014, there are 43.36 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.47 millions or 1.10% compares to 42.89 millions as at 31st March 2014.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 25.07 millions. For the three months ended 30th June 2014, there are 618.147 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €26,217.91 millions.
As at 30th June 2014, the number of credit cards in Spain has increase by 0.23% or 0.1 millions compares to 43.26 millions as at 31st December 2013. There are 1,195.759 millions payment card transactions recorded in the six months period ended 30th June 2014,
with a total value of €50,124.89 millions.
As at 31st March 2014, there are 42.89 millions credit card in Spain, a decrease by 0.37 millions or 0.86% compares to 43.26 millions as at 31st December 2013.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 25.5 millions. For the three months ended 31st March 2014, there are 577.612 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €23,906.98 millions.
Note: The payment card transactions(credit and debit cards) is based on transactions made in Spain with cards issued in Spain, and not comparable to the yearly transactions statistics.<
Credit Cards in Spain 2012-2013
As of 2013, Spain has a population of 46.59 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,031.27 billions. This
translates into €22.13 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 7.62% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2013, there are 69,749,370 payment cards issued in Spain(1.50 cards per capita), an increase of 949,720 or 1.38% compares to 68,799,650 in 2012.
There are 43,264,470 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2013, an increase of 1,932,780 or 4.68% compares to 41,331,690 in 2012.
Debit cards decrease by 983,060 or 3.58% to 26,484,900 in 2013, compares to 27,467,960 in 2012.
The number of cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function has increased after sliding for four consecutive years since 2009.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2013, there are 2,496.30 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(53.58 transactions per capita), an increase of 80.58 millions or 3.34% compares to 2,415.72 millions in 2012.
Out of these transactions, 1,310.35 millions or 52.49% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 7.08 millions or 0.54% compares to 1,303.27 millions
in 2012. The rest of card payment transactions(1,174.66 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 78.37 millions or 7.15% compares to 1,096.29 millions in 2012. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 5.72% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2013 is €108.68 billions in value(€2.33 thousands per capita), an increase of €1.97 billions or 1.85% compares to €106.71 billions in 2012.
This also translates into €43.5 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €44.2 in 2012. Out of these transactions, €60.56 billions or 55.72% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
a decrease of €0.49 billions or 0.80% compares to €61.05 billions in 2012. The rest of card payments, €47.93 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €2.52 billions or 5.55% compares to €45.41
billions in 2012. Spain total card payment value contributes 5.04% to the EU total transactions value.
The increase in the number of transactions for credit and/or delayed debit function has failed to spurs the growth of total card payments volume and value.
Spain Quarterly Credit Card Statistics 2013
As at 31st March 2013, there are 40.70 millions credit card in Spain, a decrease by 0.63 millions or 1.52% compares to 41.33 millions as at 31st December 2012.
Whereas the number of debit cards remained the same at 27.47 millions. For the three months ended 31st March 2013, there are 537.766 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €22,495.40 millions.
As at 30th June 2013, there are 40.65 millions credit card in Spain, a decrease by 0.05 millions or 0.12% compares to 40.70 millions as at 31st March 2013.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 27.70 millions. For the three months ended 30th June 2013, there are 567.203 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €24,027.75 millions.
As at 30th June 2013, the number of credit cards in Spain has decrease by 1.65% or 0.68 millions compares to 41.33 millions as at 31st December 2012. There are 1,104.969 millions payment card transactions recorded in the six months period ended 30th June 2013,
with a total value of €46,523.15 millions.
As at 30th September 2013, there are 42.83 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 2.18 millions or 5.36% compares to 40.65 millions as at 30th June 2013.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 26.35 millions. For the three months ended 30th September 2013, there are 594.025 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €25,837.99 millions.
As at 30th September 2013, the number of credit cards in Spain has increase by 3.63% or 1.50 millions compares to 41.33 millions as at 31st December 2012. There are 1,698.994 millions payment card transactions recorded in the nine months period ended 30th September 2013,
with a total value of €72,361.14 millions.
As at 31st December 2013, there are 43.26 millions credit card in Spain, an increase by 0.43 millions or 1.00% compares to 42.83 millions as at 30th September 2013.
Whereas the number of debit cards stood at 26.48 millions. For the three months ended 31st December 2013, there are 606.663 millions payment card transactions recorded at retailers(point of sales), with a total value of €26,173.45 millions.
As at 31st December 2013, the number of credit cards in Spain has increase by 4.67% or 1.93 millions compares to 41.33 millions as at 31st December 2012. There are 2,305.657 millions payment card transactions recorded in the twelve months period ended 31st December 2013,
with a total value of €98,534.58 millions.
Note: The payment card transactions(credit and debit cards) is based on transactions made in Spain with cards issued in Spain, and not comparable to the yearly transactions statistics.
Credit Cards in Spain 2011-2012
As of 2012, Spain has a population of 46.77 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,042.87 billions. This
translates into €22.30 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 7.79% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2012, there are 68,799,650 payment cards issued in Spain(1.47 cards per capita), a decrease of 169,860 or 0.25% compares to 68,969,510 in 2011.
There are 41,331,690 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2012, a decrease of 558,870 or 1.33% compares to 41,890,560 in 2011.
Debit cards increase by 389,010 or 1.44% to 27,467,960 in 2012, compares to 27,078,950 in 2011.
The number of cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function continue to slight for fourth consecutive years since 2009. However, the number of debit cards has increase after 3 years of slump since 2009.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2012, there are 2,415.72 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(51.65 transactions per capita), an increase of 29.45 millions or 1.23% compares to 2,386.27 millions in 2011.
Out of these transactions, 1,303.27 millions or 53.95% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 1.05 millions or 0.08% compares to 1,302.22 millions
in 2011. The rest of card payment transactions(1,096.29 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 33.99 millions or 3.20% compares to 1,062.30 millions in 2011. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 6.07% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2012 is €106.71 billions in value(€2.28 thousands per capita), a decrease of €0.58 billions or 0.54% compares to €107.29 billions in 2011.
This also translates into €44.2 per card payment transaction, a marginal decrease from €45 in 2011. Out of these transactions, €61.05 billions or 57.21% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
a decrease of €1.05 billions or 1.69% compares to €62.10 billions in 2011. The rest of card payments, €45.41 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €0.54 billions or 1.20% compares to €44.87
billions in 2011. Spain total card payment value contributes 5.24% to the EU total transactions value.
The decrease in the number of transactions for credit and/or delayed debit function has affected the growth of total card payments volume and value.
Credit Cards in Spain 2010-2011
As of 2011, Spain has a population of 46.74 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,070.41 billions. This
translates into €22.90 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 8.15% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2011, there are 68,969,510 payment cards issued in Spain(1.48 cards per capita), a decrease of 2,611,270 or 3.65% compares to 71,580,780 in 2010.
There are 41,890,560 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2011, a decrease of 1,073,320 or 2.50% compares to 42,963,880 in 2010.
Debit cards decrease by 1,537,950 or 5.73% to 27,078,950 in 2011, compares to 28,616,900 in 2010.
The number of payment cards(both debit cards and credit cards) continue to slight for three consecutive years since 2009.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2011, there are 2,386.27 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(51.05 transactions per capita), an increase of 99.37 millions or 4.35% compares to 2,286.90 millions in 2010.
Out of these transactions, 1,302.22 millions or 54.57% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 40.74 millions or 3.23% compares to 1,261.48 millions
in 2010. The rest of card payment transactions(1,062.30 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 65.18 millions or 6.54% compares to 997.12 millions in 2010. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 6.43% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2011 is €107.29 billions in value(€2.30 thousands per capita), an increase of €3.65 billions or 3.52% compares to €103.64 billions in 2010.
This also translates into €45 per card payment transaction, a marginal decrease from €45.3 in 2010. Out of these transactions, €62.10 billions or 57.88% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €1.46 billions or 2.41% compares to €60.64 billions in 2010. The rest of card payments, €44.87 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €2.27 billions or 5.33% compares to €42.60
billions in 2010. Spain total card payment value contributes 5.61% to the EU total transactions value.
Despite the decrease in the number of credit and/or delayed debit function as well as debit cards, the growth of total card payments volume and value continues.
Credit Cards in Spain 2009-2010
As of 2010, Spain has a population of 46.56 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,080.91 billions. This
translates into €23.21 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 8.48% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2010, there are 71,580,780 payment cards issued in Spain(1.54 cards per capita), a decrease of 2,937,430 or 3.94% compares to 74,518,210 in 2009.
There are 42,963,880 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2010, a decrease of 809,710 or 1.85% compares to 43,773,590 in 2009.
Debit cards decrease by 2,127,720 or 6.92% to 28,616,900 in 2010, compares to 30,744,620 in 2009.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2010, there are 2,286.90 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(49.11 transactions per capita), an increase of 129.89 millions or 6.02% compares to 2,157.01 millions in 2009.
Out of these transactions, 1,261.48 millions or 55.16% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 92.3 millions or 7.89% compares to 1,169.18 millions
in 2009. The rest of card payment transactions(997.12 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 44.8 millions or 4.7% compares to 952.32 millions in 2009. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 6.76% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2010 is €103.64 billions in value(€2.23 thousands per capita), an increase of €4.98 billions or 5.05% compares to €98.66 billions in 2009.
This also translates into €45.3 per card payment transaction, a marginal decrease from €45.7 in 2009. Out of these transactions, €60.64 billions or 58.51% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €3.62 billions or 6.35% compares to €57.02 billions in 2009. The rest of card payments, €42.60 billions in value is paid by debit cards, an increase of €1.45 billions or 3.52% compares to €41.15
billions in 2009. Spain total card payment value contributes 5.82% to the EU total transactions value.
The decrease in the number of credit and/or delayed debit function as well as debit cards do not affect the growth of total card payments volume and value.
Credit Cards in Spain 2008-2009
As of 2009, Spain has a population of 45.93 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,053.91 billions. This
translates into €22.95 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 8.94% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2009, there are 74,518,210 payment cards issued in Spain(1.62 cards per capita), a decrease of 1,876,950 or 2.46% compares to 76,395,160 in 2008.
There are 43,773,590 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2009, a decrease of 1,046,650 or 2.34% compares to 44,820,240 in 2008.
Debit cards decrease by 830,300 or 2.63% to 30,744,620 in 2009, compares to 31,574,920 in 2008.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2009, there are 2,157.01 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(46.96 transactions per capita), an increase of 58.65 millions or 2.8% compares to 2,098.36 millions in 2008.
Out of these transactions, 1,169.18 millions or 54.2% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 24.83 millions or 2.17% compares to 1,144.35 millions
in 2008. The rest of card payment transactions(952.32 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 30.85 millions or 3.35% compares to 921.47 millions in 2008. Spain total card
payment transactions volume contributes 6.84% to the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2009 is €98.66 billions in value(€2.15 thousands per capita), a decrease of €3.25 billions or 3.19% compares to €101.91 billions in 2008.
This also translates into €45.7 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €48.6 in 2008. Out of these transactions, €57.02 billions or 57.79% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
a decrease of €2.82 billions or 4.71% compares to €59.84 billions in 2008. The rest of card payments, €41.15 billions in value is paid by debit cards, a decrease of €0.53 billions or 1.27% compares to €41.68
billions in 2008. Spain total card payment value contributes 6.05% to the EU total transactions value.
The decrease in the number of credit and/or delayed debit function as well as debit cards has affected the growth of total card payments in value. However, it does not affect the growth of total card payments in volume.
Credit Cards in Spain 2007-2008
As of 2008, Spain has a population of 45.59 millions with a GDP(gross domestic product) of €1,095.16 billions. This
translates into €24.02 thousands of GDP per capita. Spain contributes 8.75% of the EU total GDP.
As at 31st December 2008, there are 76,395,160 payment cards issued in Spain(1.68 cards per capita), an increase of 1,435,860 or 1.92% compares to 74,959,300 in 2007.
There are 44,820,240 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function in Spain as at 31st December 2008, an increase of 1,328,380 or 3.05% compares to 43,491,860 in 2007.
Debit cards increase by 107,480 or 0.34% to 31,574,920 in 2008, compares to 31,467,440 in 2007.
Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2008, there are 2,098.36 millions of card payment transactions in Spain(46.02 transactions per capita), an increase of 152.70 millions or 7.85% compares to 1,945.66 millions in 2007.
Out of these transactions, 1,144.35 millions or 54.54% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 106.90 millions or 10.30% compares to 1,037.45 millions
in 2007. The rest of card payment transactions(921.47 millions) are paid by debit cards. Spain total card payment transactions volume contributes 7.11% to
the EU total number of transactions.
The total card payments for 2008 is €101.91 billions in value(€2.24 thousands per capita), an increase of €5.29 billions or 5.48% compares to €96.62 billions in 2007.
This also translates into €48.6 per card payment transaction, a decrease from €49.7 in 2007. Out of these transactions, €59.84 billions or 58.72% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function,
an increase of €3.54 billions or 6.29% compares to €56.30 billions in 2007. The rest of card payments, €41.68 billions in value is paid by debit cards. Spain total card payment
value contributes 6.11% to the EU total transactions value.
