Europe Contactless Payments Market

Historic Data: 2020-2021   |   Base Year: 2023   |   Forecast Period: 2023-2031

Analysis - by Payment Mode (Smartphones, Smart Cards, PoS Terminals, and Others), Components (Hardware, Solutions, and Services), and Industry Verticals (Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Transportation and Logistics, Media and Entertainment, and Others)

No. of Pages: 99
Report Code: BMIRE00031187
Category: Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance
Europe Contactless Payments Market
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The Europe contactless payments market was valued at US$ 4,728.87 million in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 13,167.22 million by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 13.7% from 2023 to 2031.

Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness of Contactless Payments Drive Europe Contactless Payments Market

Contactless payment technologies enable transactions through contactless chips embedded in payment cards, tags, wearables, and mobile phones. The contactless payment offers quick approvals from banks, and the money is transferred to the account instantly. This reduces the waiting time and hassle for both consumers and merchants and improves the efficiency and convenience of payments. The contactless payment allows the automation of monthly payments to save time and effort and get cashback. Also, the contactless payment option has low processing fees.

Maintaining their books is a major issue for many restaurant owners. One way to help restaurants save money is to allow guests to use touchless payment methods, which have lower credit card processing fees than manually keyed-in payments. Moreover, contactless payment speeds up transactions. Speeding up the payment method is especially useful when there is a high volume of crowds. For example, Barclaycard provides contactless credit cards; through the card, the transactions take half a second to process, which is seven times faster than requiring guests to pay with a chip card and enter a PIN. Using a contactless payment method is also more advantageous. Thus, efficiency and cost-effectiveness of contactless payments are driving the growth of the contactless payment market.

Europe Contactless Payments Market Overview

The adoption of contactless payment methods among merchants and businesses in Europe is driven by various factors, including the requirement for convenient and secure payment options, the need to streamline operations, and the rise in demand from consumers. One of the key drivers of the contactless payments market in Europe is the revised Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2). This directive aims to contribute to a more integrated and efficient contactless payment market in Europe, fostering competition and innovation. The implementation of PSD2 has paved the way for the widespread adoption of contactless payment technologies by merchants across the region.

Europe Contactless Payments Market Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)

Europe Contactless Payments Market Revenue and Forecast to 2031 (US$ Million)Europe Contactless Payments Market Segmentation 

The Europe contactless payments market is categorized into payment mode, components, industry verticals, and country.

Based on payment mode, the Europe contactless payments market is divided into smartphones, smart cards, pos terminals, and others. The smartphones segment held the largest Europe contactless payments market share in 2023.

In terms of components, the Europe contactless payments market is segmented into hardware, solutions, and services. The hardware segment held the largest Europe contactless payments market share in 2023.

By industry verticals, the Europe contactless payments market is divided into retail, hospitality, healthcare, transportation and logistics, media and entertainment, and others. The retail segment held the largest Europe contactless payments market share in 2023.

Based on country, the Europe contactless payments market is categorized into Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Russia, and the Rest of Europe. The Rest of Europe dominated the Europe contactless payments market share in 2023.

Thales SA, Infineon Technologies AG, Ingenico Group SA, Giesecke+Devrient GmbH, IDEMIA France SAS, PAX Technology, SumUp Inc, Visa Inc, and Mastercard Inc are some of the leading companies operating in the Europe contactless payments market.   

Europe Contactless Payments Market Strategic Insights

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Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2023 US$ 4,728.87 Million
Market Size by 2031 US$ 13,167.22 Million
CAGR (2023 - 2031) 13.7%
Historical Data 2020-2021
Forecast period 2023-2031
Segments Covered By Payment Mode
  • Smartphones
  • Smart Cards
  • PoS Terminals
By Components
  • Hardware
  • Solutions
  • Services
By Industry Verticals
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
  • Healthcare
  • Transportation and Logistics
  • Media and Entertainment
Regions and Countries Covered Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • Thales SA\r\n
  • Infineon Technologies AG\r\n
  • Ingenico Group SA \r\n
  • Giesecke+Devrient GmbH \r\n
  • IDEMIA France SAS \r\n
  • PAX Technology \r\n
  • SumUp Inc \r\n
  • Visa Inc \r\n
  • Mastercard Inc
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Europe Contactless Payments Market Country and Regional Insights

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The List of Companies - Europe Contactless Payments Market

  • Thales SA
  • Infineon Technologies AG
  • Ingenico Group SA
  • Giesecke+Devrient GmbH
  • IDEMIA France SAS
  • PAX Technology
  • SumUp Inc
  • Visa Inc
  • Mastercard Inc
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the Europe Contactless Payments Market?

The Europe Contactless Payments Market is valued at US$ 4,728.87 Million in 2023, it is projected to reach US$ 13,167.22 Million by 2031.

What is the CAGR for Europe Contactless Payments Market by (2023 - 2031)?

As per our report Europe Contactless Payments Market, the market size is valued at US$ 4,728.87 Million in 2023, projecting it to reach US$ 13,167.22 Million by 2031. This translates to a CAGR of approximately 13.7% during the forecast period.

What segments are covered in this report?

The Europe Contactless Payments Market report typically cover these key segments-

  • Payment Mode (Smartphones, Smart Cards, PoS Terminals)
  • Components (Hardware, Solutions, Services)
  • Industry Verticals (Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Transportation and Logistics, Media and Entertainment)

What is the historic period, base year, and forecast period taken for Europe Contactless Payments Market?

The historic period, base year, and forecast period can vary slightly depending on the specific market research report. However, for the Europe Contactless Payments Market report:

  • Historic Period : 2020-2021
  • Base Year : 2023
  • Forecast Period : 2023-2031
  • Who are the major players in Europe Contactless Payments Market?

    The Europe Contactless Payments Market is populated by several key players, each contributing to its growth and innovation. Some of the major players include:

  • Thales SA\r\n
  • Infineon Technologies AG\r\n
  • Ingenico Group SA \r\n
  • Giesecke+Devrient GmbH \r\n
  • IDEMIA France SAS \r\n
  • PAX Technology \r\n
  • SumUp Inc \r\n
  • Visa Inc \r\n
  • Mastercard Inc
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