Prepaid Card Market Size - By Type (Open Loop, Closed Loop), By Usage (General Purpose, Payroll Card, Travel Prepaid Cards, Gift Card), By Funding (Pre-funded, Government Benefit Cards) & Global Forecast 2023 – 2032
Published Date: May - 2025 | Publisher: MRA | No of Pages: 240 | Industry: Media and IT | Format: Report available in PDF / Excel Format
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Prepaid Card Market size was worth USD 1.8 trillion in 2022 and is expected to showcase a CAGR of more than 15.5% from the years 2023 to 2032. Interest among consumers for cashless transactions has been a major driver for the growth of the market. With consumers gravitating towards convenience, security, and efficiency in their payments, cashless transactions have become a viable substitute for conventional cash payment.
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The emergence of digital payment platforms, contactless cards, and mobile wallets has revolutionized the manner in which people shop. Prepaid cards, with their convenience and potential to enable cashless transactions, fit perfectly into this wave. Customers love the convenience of loading funds on prepaid cards and utilizing them for multiple transactions, either online, in-store, or overseas.
| Report Attribute | Details |
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| Base Year | 2022 |
| Prepaid Card Market Size in 2022 | USD 1.8 Trillion |
| Forecast Period | 2023 to 2032 |
| Forecast Period 2023 to 2032 CAGR | 15.5% |
| 2032 Value Projection | USD 8.2 Trillion |
| Historical Data for | 2018 to 2022 |
| No. of Pages | 280 |
| Tables, Charts & Figures | 276 |
| Segments covered | Type, Usage, Funding |
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| Pitfalls & Challenges |
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What are the growth opportunities in this market?
Additionally, the contactless functionality of Prepaid cards has been extremely popular with consumers in the recent past. While cashless payments are increasing in popularity, consumers are inclining towards prepaid cards as a convenient and affordable way to be a part of the digital economy. Contactless payments, ease of use, safety, and acceptance are among the major factors that have boosted the market size of prepaid cards, rendering them the go-to option for consumers looking for cost-effective cashless payment methods.
Reload and redemption constraints have stifled prepaid card demand in the marketplace by discouraging likely users from taking up prepaid cards. Resticted reload arrangements may discourage customers from repeatedly utilizing prepaid cards because it will prove to be cumbersome or limiting for them to recharge funds. Difficulty redeeming available but unused balances could result in consumer frustration and negative attitudes toward prepaid cards. These obstructions create hindrances to the smooth and adaptable experience that consumers desire, affecting the potential of the market for increased adoption and long-term growth.
COVID-19 Impact
The COVID-19 pandemic also greatly influenced the prepaid card industry, increased emphasis on hygiene and safety, consumers adopted contactless payments, such as prepaid cards, to prevent handling cash. Increased use of online purchases also raised the popularity of prepaid cards for safe digital payments. Moreover, economic effects of the pandemic, such as using prepaid cards for disbursement of government assistance, unemployment benefits, and payroll solutions, increased.
Prepaid Card Market Trends
Imagine you're traveling the world or shopping online in different countries. You want to avoid the hassle of changing currencies or paying high fees, right? Prepaid cards are becoming more popular because they make it easy and affordable to manage money overseas. To keep up with the growing demand, prepaid card companies are working together to make it easier for you to use your card everywhere you go. They're expanding the list of stores and payment networks where you can use your prepaid card, so you can make purchases smoothly and confidently no matter where your adventures take you.
Prepaid Card Market Analysis
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The open loop segment accounted for 38% of the prepaid card market share in 2022. Open loop cards offer a versatile and convenient payment solution for consumers, driving their adoption across various demographics. One of the key factors propelling their growth is the increasing shift towards cashless transactions worldwide. Moreover, several open-loop prepaid cards now integrate with mobile wallets, making it easier for users to manage and utilize funds through smartphones. This convergence of mobile technology and prepaid cards has led to increased convenience and accessibility, attracting more consumers towards this payment option.
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The general-purpose segment held over 65% of the prepaid card market share in 2022. Prepaid cards are preferred by budget-conscious consumers who want to maintain better control over spending. With general purpose prepaid cards, users can load a specific amount of money onto the card, setting a budget for their expenses. This feature helps users avoid overspending, making these cards an attractive option for those looking to manage their finances more effectively.
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North America prepaid card market recorded more than 60% of revenue share in 2022. In North America, prepaid cards have gained immense popularity across diverse consumer groups, catering to both the unbanked and underbanked populations seeking financial inclusion, and frequent travelers in search of cashless convenience. Prepaid cards are widely used for everyday transactions, online shopping, bill payments, and budget management, serving as versatile general-purpose cards. Gift cards have also become a favored gifting option in the U.S., with many retailers offering closed-loop gift cards as part of loyalty and promotional programs.
Prepaid Card Market Share
Major companies operating in the prepaid card market include
- American Express Company
- BREADFX Euro Prepaid MasterCard
- ecoCard
- FairFX Anywhere Card
- Green Dot Corporation
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Kaiku Finance
- Mastercard
- Payoneer Prepaid MasterCard
- PayPal Holdings Inc.
- Thomas Cook Cash Passport,
- Travel Money Card Plus
- UniRush
- LLC and Visa.
Prepaid Card Industry News
- In February 2023, Mastercard and Obopay announced to launch financial inclusion card for smallholder farmers and rural communities. The prepaid card, which is supported by Mastercard's Community Pass digital infrastructure, will enable farmers to receive the sale proceeds for their crop digitally, use earnings to make purchases even in remote areas with spotty or no connectivity, and establish a transaction history based on their income and spending to access specialized credit options. The prepaid card will function in conjunction with the current Mastercard Farm Pass infrastructure to enable farmers to receive payments into their prepaid card accounts and utilize those funds to make purchases at neighborhood stores. A larger Community Pass infrastructure is comprised of Farm Pass by Mastercard.
The prepaid card market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of transactional value (USD Billion) and transactional volume (Million) from 2018 to 2032, for the following segments
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Market, By Product
- Open looped
- Closed-looped
Market, By Usage
- General Purpose
- Payroll Cards
- Travel Prepaid Cards
- Gift Cards
Market, By Funding
- Pre-funded
- Government Benefit Cards
The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Netherlands
- Russia
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Australia
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- MEA
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
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