Payment statistics
Statistics from the PaymentsDatabase directory: which payment methods are most widely supported, which countries have the most payment providers, and how payment methods break down by type and region. The numbers update automatically as listings change. For how people actually pay in each market, see the country payment guides.
Most widely supported payment methods
Number of listings (providers and payment methods) that support each one.
| # | Payment method | Listings | Share of listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mastercard | 35 | 13% |
| 2 | Visa | 35 | 13% |
| 3 | Bank Transfer | 33 | 12% |
| 4 | American Express | 25 | 9% |
| 5 | Apple Pay | 25 | 9% |
| 6 | Google Pay | 25 | 9% |
| 7 | PIX | 23 | 8% |
| 8 | BLIK | 19 | 7% |
| 9 | iDEAL | 19 | 7% |
| 10 | PayPal | 18 | 6% |
| 11 | Klarna | 16 | 6% |
| 12 | MBWay | 16 | 6% |
| 13 | SEPA Direct Debit | 16 | 6% |
| 14 | UnionPay | 16 | 6% |
| 15 | Multibanco | 15 | 5% |
| 16 | SEPA | 15 | 5% |
| 17 | ACH | 14 | 5% |
| 18 | Alipay | 14 | 5% |
| 19 | BACS | 14 | 5% |
| 20 | Boleto | 14 | 5% |
| 21 | Diners / Discover | 14 | 5% |
| 22 | EPS | 14 | 5% |
| 23 | JCB | 14 | 5% |
| 24 | Maestro | 14 | 5% |
| 25 | Pay by Bank | 14 | 5% |
Countries with the most payment providers
Providers and local payment methods serving each country.
| # | Country | Listings | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  FranceFR | 65 | Read |
| 2 |  NetherlandsNL | 64 | Read |
| 3 |  BrazilBR | 63 | Read |
| 4 |  GermanyDE | 63 | Read |
| 5 |  ItalyIT | 63 | Read |
| 6 |  BelgiumBE | 62 | Read |
| 7 |  SpainES | 61 | Read |
| 8 |  United KingdomGB | 61 | Read |
| 9 |  AustriaAT | 60 | Read |
| 10 |  PortugalPT | 59 | Read |
| 11 |  PolandPL | 58 | Read |
| 12 |  IrelandIE | 57 | Read |
| 13 |  SwedenSE | 56 | Read |
| 14 |  DenmarkDK | 54 | Read |
| 15 |  FinlandFI | 53 | Read |
| 16 |  LuxembourgLU | 53 | — |
| 17 |  MexicoMX | 53 | Read |
| 18 |  GreeceGR | 51 | — |
| 19 |  United StatesUS | 51 | Read |
| 20 |  SlovakiaSK | 50 | — |
| 21 |  SwitzerlandCH | 50 | Read |
| 22 |  ChileCL | 49 | Read |
| 23 |  Czech RepublicCZ | 49 | Read |
| 24 |  HungaryHU | 49 | — |
| 25 |  LatviaLV | 49 | — |
Payment methods by type
Each method counted once, under its main type.
| Type | Methods | Most supported | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cards | 27 | Mastercard®, Visa | |
| Digital wallets | 51 | PayPal, UPI | |
| Bank transfers | 92 | Bank Transfer, PIX | |
| Open banking | 11 | iDEAL, MBWay | |
| Buy now, pay later | 7 | Klarna, Trustly | |
| Cash | 20 | 7 Eleven, Pago Efectivo | |
| Vouchers and prepaid | 8 | Boleto, Paysafecard | |
| Mobile money | 12 | M-Pesa, Airtel Money | |
| Crypto | 1 | Crypto |
Payments by region
| Region | Countries | Avg. listings per country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 51 | 35 | |
| Americas | 52 | 13 | |
| Asia | 50 | 13 | |
| Africa | 58 | 7 | |
| Oceania | 25 | 6 |
Most supported currencies
| # | Currency | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | US Dollar (USD) | 134 |
| 2 | Euro (EUR) | 94 |
| 3 | British Pound (GBP) | 63 |
| 4 | Brazilian Real (BRL) | 51 |
| 5 | Mexican Peso (MXN) | 49 |
| 6 | Polish Zloty (PLN) | 49 |
| 7 | Swedish Krona (SEK) | 47 |
| 8 | Chilean Peso (CLP) | 45 |
| 9 | Canadian Dollar (CAD) | 44 |
| 10 | Danish Krone (DKK) | 44 |
| 11 | Australian Dollar (AUD) | 43 |
| 12 | Norwegian Krone (NOK) | 43 |
Industries served
| # | Industry | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | eCommerce | 192 |
| 2 | SaaS | 187 |
| 3 | Food & Drink | 174 |
| 4 | Cosmetics | 167 |
| 5 | Healthcare | 167 |
| 6 | Travel | 36 |
| 7 | iGaming | 31 |
| 8 | Crypto | 25 |
| 9 | Forex / CFD | 24 |
| 10 | Retail | 17 |
| 11 | Charity | 16 |
| 12 | Fintech | 15 |
Payment providers with the widest coverage
Payment statistics by country
Market statistics — how people pay online and in store, e-commerce, regulation and banking access — with sources.
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Payments in Canada
Payments in Norway
Payments in Romania
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Payments in Vietnam
Payments in China
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Payments in Nigeria
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Payments in Saudi ArabiaFrequently asked questions
What is the most widely supported payment method?
Across the listings in PaymentsDatabase, the most widely supported payment methods are Mastercard (35 listings), Visa (35 listings), Bank Transfer (33 listings), American Express (25 listings) and Apple Pay (25 listings).
Which country has the most payment providers?
France has the most listings (65), followed by Netherlands (64), Brazil (63), Germany (63), Italy (63) and Belgium (62).
How many payment methods are there?
PaymentsDatabase tracks 725 payment methods, 237 of which have their own profile, used across 236 countries and 255 currencies.
How many countries does a typical payment provider cover?
The median payment service provider (PSP) in the directory covers 26 countries, and 9 of the 40 PSPs cover 50 or more.