Pre-Paid Cards in Germany

Transaction volume and the number of pre-paid cards in the market continued to decline in 2025, due in large part to the phasing out of the Geldkarte function. Demand is now focused mainly of gift cards and transport, with consumers mostly turning to credit and debit cards or mobile wallets for everyday purchases, as well as travel and entertainment. On the positive side, there is seen to be potential in the rolling out of Bezahlkarten” (Payment Cards) for use by refugees.

This Pre-Paid Card Transactions in Germany report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, pre-paid cards and store cards. It looks at key players in the market (issuers and operators), number of cards in circulation, numbers transactions and value of transactions. It offers strategic analysis of sector forecasts and trends to watch.

Product coverage: Closed Loop Pre-Paid Card Transactions, Open Loop Pre-Paid Card Transactions.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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• Get a detailed picture of the Pre-Paid Card Transactions market;
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• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.