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Cash is Dead in South Africa – and It’s Time to Panic!
Forget cash, forget checks – the future of payment is all about cards, and South Africa is at the forefront of this revolution! According to data analytics giant GlobalData, card payments now account for a staggering 29% of the total payment value in 2024.
The Writing is on the Wall – Cash is So Last Season!
But it’s not just the numbers that tell the story – it’s the rapid shift in consumer behavior. Point-of-sale terminals have exploded in number, growing from 424,000 in 2020 to over 531,000 in 2024. It’s clear: cash is dead, and cards are the new king!
The Banking Industry is Leading the Charge!
But don’t just take our word for it – the banking industry itself is pushing for digital payments. The Central Bank’s "Vision 2025" strategy is all about promoting financial literacy and expanding the country’s payment infrastructure to support low-cost digital payments.
Debit Cards are the Way to Go – but Credit Cards are the Wildcard!
Debit cards are still the most popular choice, accounting for a whopping 70.7% of total card payments. But don’t count out credit cards just yet – with banks offering increasingly juicy rewards, discounts, and cashback deals, they’re definitely worth keeping an eye on.
The Future of Payment is Here – and It’s Going to Be Big!
So, what does the future hold for South Africa’s payment card market? According to GlobalData, it’s expected to grow at a staggering compound annual growth rate of 9.3% between 2024 and 2028, reaching a whopping R3.3 trillion in 2028. The future is bright – and it’s all about cards, baby!
