The Merchant Acquiring Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The size of the merchant acquiring market has swiftly expanded in the past few years. It is predicted to increase from $25.43 billion in 2024 to $28.2 billion in 2025, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.9%.
The Merchant Acquiring Global Market Report 2025 predicts that by 2029, the market will reach an estimated size of $42.16 billion, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 10.6%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Merchant Acquiring Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the merchant acquiring market are:
• Rising usage of smartphones and mobile payments
• Growing acceptance of contactless payments
• Increasing demand for secure, fraud-resistant payment solutions
• Increased investment in payment technology
The merchant acquiringmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Digital Commerce, Traditional Commerce
2) By Payment Method: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Japan Credit Bureau, Local Card Networks, Alternative Payment Models
3) By Sales Channel: Direct Channel, Distribution Channel
4) By Application: Small And Medium Enterprises, Large Enterprises, Other Applications
The key trends in the merchant acquiring market are:
• Technological advancements are set to shape the future of the merchant acquiring market.
• There is a trend toward integrating AI in payment solutions.
• Subscription-based business models are emerging as a significant trend.
• The growing use of digital currencies and contactless wearables is a key developing trend.
Major companies in the merchant acquiring market are:
• Commercial and Industrial Bank of China
• JPMorgan Chase & Co.
• Bank of America Merchant Services
• Citi Merchant Services
• American Express Company
• ING Group N.V.
• Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
• Fiserv Inc.
• Fidelity National Information Services Inc.
• Global Payments Inc.
• Sberbank
• The Royal Bank of Scotland plc
• Shift4 Payments Inc.
• Worldpay Group plc
• Heartland Payment Systems Inc.
• Adyen N.V.
• Paysafe Group
• Elavon Inc.
• Crédit Agricole S.A.
• Zettle by PayPal
• Chase Paymentech Solutions LLC
• PayCommerce Inc.
North America was the largest region in the merchant acquiring market in 2024