Norways Cards and Payments Industry

The Norwegian card payments channel registered significant growth during the review period (2009–2013). In terms of number of cards in circulation, the card payments channel grew at a CAGR of 2.86% to reach 18.6 million cards by the end of 2013. In value terms, the channel valued NOK647.9 billion (US$108.9 billion) in 2013. Changing lifestyle demographics, the increased popularity of online shopping and higher disposable per capita incomes supported the growth of the number of cards in circulation.

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The younger generation is a considerable and growing target group in terms of card spending. To tap into this younger population, SpareBank 1 SR-Bank in Norway offers a Visa card for children under 13 years old. Amounts in the accounts linked to these card can be controlled by parents, there is no issuance fee and it is free to use in stores and at SpareBank 1s ATMs. The bank also offers a Visa Electron credit card for people aged 13–18 years, with no annual fees and free use for retail payments in Norway and abroad. SpareBanken Vest also offers the Vestavinn 13–17 client program for teenagers to manage spending and savings. The program includes a Visa Electron 10–17 card with benefits such as no annual fees, fee-free purchases around the world and 24-hour withdrawal facilities at Union Bank Vest ATMs, and reduced-cost withdrawals in foreign countries.

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Norway’s cards and payments industry.

It provides current values for Norway’s cards and payments industry for 2013, and forecast figures for 2018.

It details the different economic, infrastructural and business drivers affecting Norway’s cards and payments industry.

It outlines the current regulatory framework in the industry.

It details the marketing strategies...