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Are We Nearing Peak Card? Direct

The global payments landscape is currently navigating a pivotal "hybrid" era. While digital wallets are projected to reach (over 60% of the global population), physical cards are not yet in terminal decline. Instead, the industry is seeing the "Peak Card" phenomenon—a saturation of physical plastic accompanied by a fundamental shift toward virtual credentials. Market Momentum and Milestones

: In the U.S., credit card usage reached a record 35% share of all payments in 2024, nearly doubling since 2016. The Digital Overtake Are We Nearing Peak Card?

The card industry reached a massive milestone in 2024, yet there are clear signals of shifting growth dynamics: The global payments landscape is currently navigating a

: Year-over-year transaction volume growth slowed to 12% in 2024 , down from 15% in 2023. down from 15% in 2023.