Are We Nearing Peak Card? ★

The card industry reached a massive milestone in 2024, yet there are clear signals of shifting growth dynamics:

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: Year-over-year transaction volume growth slowed to 12% in 2024 , down from 15% in 2023. The card industry reached a massive milestone in

: In the U.S., credit card usage reached a record 35% share of all payments in 2024, nearly doubling since 2016. The Digital Overtake Are We Nearing Peak Card?