Consumer Finance in Poland
Euromonitor International's Consumer Finance in Poland report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs, credit cards, debit cards, store cards and smart 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.
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Tables: 134 | Publication date: Mar 2009
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Product coverage
Consumer lending; Financial cards and payments
Executive summary
Poles More Accustomed to Cashless Transactions
In Poland financial cards are predominantly utilised to withdraw cash from ATMs. However, cashless transactions are developing at a rapid pace in both value and volume terms. The use of financial cards is becoming an essential aspect of modern life in Poland. Cards are increasingly being used to make payments, even for small items. The growing popularity of credit and pre-paid cards and greater usage of debit cards for everyday payments will drive the further development of cashless transactions.
Increasing Debit Card Usage
The growing popularity of debit cards has contributed to financial cards taking share from cash transactions. Operators who organise lotteries for clients who actively use their cards are playing a significant part in the popularisation of debit payments. Debit cards are also increasingly being used to make payments on the internet.
Visa and PKO Bank Polski the Leaders in the Polish Market
Visa International Service Association maintained its leading position with regard to the number of financial cards and transactions. Visa cards were issued by over 40 banks in Poland at the beginning of 2008. PKO Bank Polski remained the biggest card issuer. Even the largest merger in Polish banking history of Bank Pekao SA and Bank BPH SA, the result of which was the establishment of the biggest bank in terms of assets, did not stop PKO Bank Polski from retaining its leading position.
Card Infrastructure Improving
In Poland the number of ATMs and POS terminals is much lower than in Western European countries. In particular, the shortage of machines is noticeable in small and medium-sized localities. The financial card infrastructure in tourist areas, which are visited mainly during the holiday season, is also insufficient. The growing number of POS terminals is due to growing demand from consumers and retailers and intensifying activity from acquirers which are increasingly reducing lease costs.
Table of contents
CONSUMER FINANCE IN POLAND : MARKET INSIGHT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Poles More Accustomed to Cashless Transactions
Increasing Debit Card Usage
Visa and PKO Bank Polski the Leaders in the Polish Market
Card Infrastructure Improving
KEY TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS
Poles Are Becoming More Accustomed to Plastic Money
Cash Still Remains the Most Important Method of Payment
The Launch of M-commerce and Contactless Cards
Implementation of Smart Cards Accelerates Considerably
Low Merchant Acceptance Continually Increasing
Low Banked Population Rate in Poland
MARKET DATA
Table 1 Consumer Payments: Value 2003-2008
Table 2 Financial Cards: Number of Cards in Circulation 2003-2008
Table 3 Financial Cards Transactions: Value 2003-2008
Table 4 Financial Cards: Number of Transactions 2003-2008
Table 5 Financial Cards: Number of Accounts 2003-2008
Table 6 Financial Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2003-2007
Table 7 Financial Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2003-2007
Table 8 Financial Cards: Card Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2003-2007
Table 9 Financial Cards: Card Payment Transactions by Acquirer 2003-2007
Table 10 Consumer Payments Forecast: Value 2008-2013
Table 11 Financial Cards Forecast: Number of Cards in Circulation 2008-2013
Table 12 Financial Cards Forecast: Value 2008-2013
Table 13 Financial Cards Forecast: Number of Transactions 2008-2013
Table 14 Financial Cards Forecast: Number of Accounts 2008-2013
MARKET INDICATORS
Table 15 Number of POS Terminals 2004-2008
Table 16 Number of ATMs 2004-2008
Table 17 Disposable Income 2003-2008
Table 18 Value Lost to Fraud 2003-2008
Table 19 Acquirer Fraud 2003-2008
Table 20 Card Expenditure by Location 2008
Table 21 Card Expenditure by Sector 2008
Table 22 Financial Cards in Circulation by Type: % Number of Cards 2004-2008
Table 23 Domestic versus Foreign Spend 2008
DEFINITIONS
Summary 1 Research Sources
LOCAL COMPANY PROFILES - POLAND
BANK ZACHODNI WBK SA - FINANCIAL CARDS AND PAYMENTS - POLAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 2 Bank Zachodni WBK SA: Key Facts
Summary 3 Bank Zachodni WBK SA: Operational Indicators (Financial Figures for the Bank Zachodni WBK Group) 2005-2007
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
FIOLET SA - FINANCIAL CARDS AND PAYMENTS - POLAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 4 Fiolet SA: Key Facts
Summary 5 Fiolet SA: Operational Indicators 2006-2007
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
LUKAS SA - FINANCIAL CARDS AND PAYMENTS - POLAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 6 Lukas Bank SA: Key Facts
Summary 7 Lukas Bank SA: Operational Indicators 2005-2007
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
PEKAO SA - FINANCIAL CARDS AND PAYMENTS - POLAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 8 Bank Pekao SA: Key Facts
Summary 9 Bank Pekao SA: Operational Indicators 2005-2007
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
PKO BANK POLSKI SA - FINANCIAL CARDS AND PAYMENTS - POLAND
STRATEGIC DIRECTION
KEY FACTS
Summary 10 PKO Bank Polski SA: Key Facts
Summary 11 PKO Bank Polski SA: Operational Indicators 2005-2007
COMPANY BACKGROUND
COMPETITIVE POSITIONING
ATM TRANSACTIONS IN POLAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 24 ATM Cards Sector Performance: 2003-2008
Table 25 ATM Cards Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2003-2008
Table 26 ATM Cards Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 27 ATM Cards in Circulation Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 28 ATM Cards Forecast Sector Performance: 2008-2013
Table 29 ATM Cards Forecast Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2008-2013
Table 30 ATM Cards Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 31 ATM Cards in Circulation Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
DEBIT TRANSACTIONS IN POLAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 32 Debit Cards Sector Performance: 2003-2008
Table 33 Debit Cards Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2003-2008
Table 34 Debit Cards Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 35 Debit Cards in Circulation Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 36 Debit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2003-2007
Table 37 Debit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2003-2007
Table 38 Debit Cards Transactions by Acquirer 2003-2007
Table 39 Debit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2003-2007
Table 40 Debit Cards Forecast Sector Performance: 2008-2013
Table 41 Debit Cards Forecast Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2008-2013
Table 42 Debit Cards Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 43 Debit Cards in Circulation Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
CREDIT CARD TRANSACTIONS IN POLAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 44 Credit Cards Sector Performance: 2003-2008
Table 45 Credit Cards Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2003-2008
Table 46 Credit Cards Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 47 Credit Cards in Circulation Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 48 Personal Credit Cards Sector Performance: 2003-2008
Table 49 Personal Credit Cards Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2003-2008
Table 50 Personal Credit Cards Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 51 Personal Credit Cards in Circulation Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 52 Commercial Credit Cards Sector Performance: 2003-2008
Table 53 Commercial Credit Cards Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2003-2008
Table 54 Commercial Credit Cards Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 55 Commercial Credit Cards in Circulation Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 56 Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2003-2007
Table 57 Credit Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2003-2007
Table 58 Credit Cards Transactions by Acquirer 2003-2007
Table 59 Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2003-2007
Table 60 Personal Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2003-2007
Table 61 Commercial Credit Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2003-2007
Table 62 Credit Cards Forecast Sector Performance: 2008-2013
Table 63 Credit Cards Forecast Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2008-2013
Table 64 Credit Cards Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 65 Credit Cards in Circulation Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 66 Personal Credit Cards Forecast Sector Performance: 2008-2013
Table 67 Personal Credit Cards Forecast Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2008-2013
Table 68 Personal Credit Cards Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 69 Personal Credit Cards in Circulation Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 70 Commercial Credit Cards Forecast Sector Performance: 2008-2013
Table 71 Commercial Credit Cards Forecast Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2008-2013
Table 72 Commercial Credit Cards Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 73 Commercial Credit Cards in Circulation Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
CHARGE CARD TRANSACTIONS IN POLAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 74 Charge Cards Sector Performance: 2003-2008
Table 75 Charge Cards Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2003-2008
Table 76 Charge Cards Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 77 Charge Cards in Circulation Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 78 Personal Charge Cards Sector Performance: 2003-2008
Table 79 Personal Charge Cards Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2003-2008
Table 80 Personal Charge Cards Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 81 Personal Charge Cards in Circulation Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 82 Commercial Charge Cards Sector Performance: 2003-2008
Table 83 Commercial Charge Cards Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2003-2008
Table 84 Commercial Charge Cards Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 85 Commercial Charge Cards in Circulation Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 86 Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2003-2007
Table 87 Charge Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2003-2007
Table 88 Charge Cards Transactions by Acquirer 2003-2007
Table 89 Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2003-2007
Table 90 Personal Charge Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2003-2007
Table 91 Commercial Charge Cards Payment Transaction Value by Operator 2003-2007
Table 92 Charge Cards Forecast Sector Performance: 2008-2013
Table 93 Charge Cards Forecast Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2008-2013
Table 94 Charge Cards Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 95 Charge Cards in Circulation Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 96 Personal Charge Cards Forecast Sector Performance: 2008-2013
Table 97 Personal Charge Cards Forecast Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2008-2013
Table 98 Personal Charge Cards Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 99 Personal Charge Cards in Circulation Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 100 Commercial Charge Cards Forecast Sector Performance: 2008-2013
Table 101 Commercial Charge Cards Forecast Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2008-2013
Table 102 Commercial Charge Cards Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 103 Commercial Charge Cards in Circulation Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
GENERAL PURPOSE PRE-PAID CARD TRANSACTIONS IN POLAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 104 General Purpose Pre-paid Cards Sector Performance: 2003-2008
Table 105 General Purpose Pre-paid Cards Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2003-2008
Table 106 General Purpose Pre-paid Cards Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 107 General Purpose Pre-paid Cards in Circulation Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 108 General Purpose Pre-paid Cards by Type: % Number of Cards 2004-2008
Table 109 General Purpose Pre-paid Cards: Number of Cards by Operator 2003-2007
Table 110 General Purpose Pre-paid Cards Transaction Value by Operator 2003-2007
Table 111 General Purpose Pre-paid Cards Forecast Sector Performance: 2008-2013
Table 112 General Purpose Pre-paid Cards Forecast Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2008-2013
Table 113 General Purpose Pre-paid Cards Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 114 General Purpose Pre-paid Cards in Circulation Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
STORE CARD TRANSACTIONS IN POLAND
HEADLINES
TRENDS
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
PROSPECTS
SECTOR DATA
Table 115 Store Cards Sector Performance: 2003-2008
Table 116 Store Cards Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2003-2008
Table 117 Store Cards Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 118 Store Cards in Circulation Sector Performance: % Growth 2003-2008
Table 119 Store Cards: Number of Cards by Issuer 2003-2007
Table 120 Store Cards Forecast Sector Performance: 2008-2013
Table 121 Store Cards Forecast Sector Performance: Number of Cards in Circulation 2008-2013
Table 122 Store Cards Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013
Table 123 Store Cards in Circulation Forecast Sector Performance: % Growth 2008-2013