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Contactless EMV Cards Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 28, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20818306

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Contactless EMV Cards Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses contactless emv cards market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for contactless emv cards ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The contactless emv cards market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Type: Dual-Interface Cards; Contactless Cards; Contact Cards

2) By Card Type: Credit Cards; Debit Cards; Prepaid Cards

2) By Technology: Near Field Communication (NFC); Radio Frequency Identification (RFID); Other Technologies

4) By Application: Healthcare; Government Issued Identifications (E-Passports); Retail Sectors; Other Applications

5) By End User: Financial Institutions; Retailers; Governments; Service Providers; Other End Users

Subsegments:

1) By Dual-Interface Cards: Dual-Interface Gift Cards; Dual-Interface Transit Cards; Dual-Interface Healthcare Cards

2) By Contactless Cards: Near Field Communication (NFC)-Enabled Cards; Transit Cards; Tap-To-Pay Gift Cards

3) By Contact Cards: Chip-And-PIN Cards; Chip-And-Signature Cards; Smart Identity Document (ID) Cards

Companies Mentioned: Wells Fargo & Company; American Express Company; Capital One Financial Corporation; Barclays Public Limited Company; Visa Inc.; Mastercard Incorporated; Discover Financial Services; Toppan ID Solutions Corporation; Giesecke+Devrient GmbH; IDEMIA Identity & Security France SAS; HID Global Corporation; Entrust Corporation; CPI Card Group Inc.; Matica Technologies AG; Perfect Plastic Printing Corporation; Watchdata Technologies Ltd.; Advanced Card Systems Limited; Multos International Pte. Ltd.; China UnionPay Co. Ltd.; Tag Systems S.A.; CardLogix Corporation.

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

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Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Contactless EMV Cards Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Contactless EMV Cards Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Fintech, Blockchain, Regtech & Digital Finance
4.1.2 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.3 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.1.4 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
4.1.5 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Adoption Of Tap-To-Pay Card Solutions
4.2.2 Rising Demand For Dual-Interface Emv Cards
4.2.3 Growing Integration With Digital Wallet Ecosystems
4.2.4 Expansion Of Secure Contactless Payment Infrastructure
4.2.5 Enhanced Focus On Fraud Prevention And Data Encryption
5. Contactless EMV Cards Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Financial Institutions
5.2 Retailers
5.3 Government Agencies
5.4 Payment Service Providers
5.5 Transit Authorities
6. Contactless EMV Cards Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Contactless EMV Cards Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Contactless EMV Cards PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Contactless EMV Cards Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Contactless EMV Cards Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Contactless EMV Cards Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Contactless EMV Cards Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Dual-Interface Cards, Contactless Cards, Contact Cards
9.2. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Card Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Prepaid Cards
9.3. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Near Field Communication (NFC), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Other Technologies
9.4. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Healthcare, Government Issued Identifications (E-Passports), Retail Sectors, Other Applications
9.5. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Financial Institutions, Retailers, Governments, Service Providers, Other End Users
9.6. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Dual-Interface Cards, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Dual-Interface Gift Cards, Dual-Interface Transit Cards, Dual-Interface Healthcare Cards
9.7. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Contactless Cards, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Near Field Communication (NFC)-Enabled Cards, Transit Cards, Tap-To-Pay Gift Cards
9.8. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Contact Cards, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Chip-And-PIN Cards, Chip-And-Signature Cards, Smart Identity Document (ID) Cards
10. Contactless EMV Cards Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Contactless EMV Cards Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Contactless EMV Cards Market
12.1. China Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Contactless EMV Cards Market
13.1. India Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Contactless EMV Cards Market
14.1. Japan Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Contactless EMV Cards Market
15.1. Australia Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Contactless EMV Cards Market
16.1. Indonesia Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Contactless EMV Cards Market
17.1. South Korea Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Contactless EMV Cards Market
18.1. Taiwan Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Contactless EMV Cards Market
19.1. South East Asia Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Contactless EMV Cards Market
20.1. Western Europe Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Contactless EMV Cards Market
21.1. UK Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Contactless EMV Cards Market
22.1. Germany Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Contactless EMV Cards Market
23.1. France Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Contactless EMV Cards Market
24.1. Italy Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Contactless EMV Cards Market
25.1. Spain Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Contactless EMV Cards Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Contactless EMV Cards Market
27.1. Russia Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Contactless EMV Cards Market
28.1. North America Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Contactless EMV Cards Market
29.1. USA Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Contactless EMV Cards Market
30.1. Canada Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Contactless EMV Cards Market
31.1. South America Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Contactless EMV Cards Market
32.1. Brazil Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Contactless EMV Cards Market
33.1. Middle East Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Contactless EMV Cards Market
34.1. Africa Contactless EMV Cards Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Contactless EMV Cards Market, Segmentation By Type, Segmentation By Card Type, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Contactless EMV Cards Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Contactless EMV Cards Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Contactless EMV Cards Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Contactless EMV Cards Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Contactless EMV Cards Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Wells Fargo & Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. American Express Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Capital One Financial Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Barclays Public Limited Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Visa Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Contactless EMV Cards Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Mastercard Incorporated, Discover Financial Services, Toppan ID Solutions Corporation, Giesecke+Devrient GmbH, IDEMIA Identity & Security France SAS, HID Global Corporation, Entrust Corporation, CPI Card Group Inc., Matica Technologies AG, Perfect Plastic Printing Corporation, Watchdata Technologies Ltd., Advanced Card Systems Limited, Multos International Pte. Ltd., China UnionPay Co. Ltd., Tag Systems S.A.
38. Global Contactless EMV Cards Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Contactless EMV Cards Market
40. Contactless EMV Cards Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Contactless EMV Cards Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Contactless EMV Cards Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Contactless EMV Cards Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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