Prepaid Card Global Market Report 2023 – By Type (GeneralPurpose Reloadable Card, Prepaid Gift Card, Government Benefit Card, Payroll Card, Other Types), By Card Type (Open Loop Prepaid Card, Closed Loop Prepaid Card By Application (Retail Establishments, Corporate Institutions, Government, Other Applications) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

The contactless payment terminals market consists of the sales of contactless payment products and services by entities (organizations, partnerships, and sole proprietors) that facilitates a secure payment method utilizing a debit or credit card, smartcard, or another payment machine by using RFID technology and near-field communication. Contactless payment terminals are devices that facilitate electronic fund transfer in a contactless manner. To use the system, a customer taps his or her payment card near a terminal that is equipped with the technology. The main device types for contactless payment terminals include smartphones and wearables, smart cards and point-of-sale (POS) terminals. Smartphones and wearables enable a contactless card to communicate to a reader into a tiny piece of secure digital payment system that can be invisibly integrated into a range of wearable technology. The different contactless payment terminals solution outlook includes payment terminal solution, transaction management, security and fraud management, hosted point-of-sales and analytics. The different contactless payment terminals payment modes include account-based, credit/debit card, stored value, smart card and other payment modes for applications including food and groceries, pharmacy and drug stores, restaurants and bars, consumer electronics, media and entertainment, and other applications. The contactless payment terminals market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides contactless payment terminals market statistics, including contactless payment terminals industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a contactless payment terminals market share, detailed contactless payment terminals market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the contactless payment terminals industry. This contactless payment terminals market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry. The global contactless payment terminals market size is expected to grow from $16.25 billion in 2021 to $19.74 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.4%. The contactless payment terminal market size is expected to grow to $43.42 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 21.8%. The increasing popularity of contactless payments has been a major driving factor for the contactless payment terminals market. Contactless payments are gaining popularity due to their convenience and preference. As a result, wearable device manufacturers are incorporating near-field communication (NFC) technology as a standard into most gadgets to provide greater convenience by removing the need to fumble with a wallet, purse, or phone. According to the 2020 American Express Digital Payments survey, 58% of consumers who have used contactless payments in the past believe they are more willing to use them now than they have ever been. Hence, the growing popularity of contactless payments is expected to drive the market. Technological advancements are shaping the contactless payment terminals market. Companies in the market are focusing on developing payment platforms that are better, efficient and also increase penetration and reach of contactless payments. For instance, in 2022, India-based financial technology company, Infibeam Avenues Limited (IAL) announced a no-hardware contactless mobile point of sale (POS), facilitating card payment transactions for small vendors through a tap-on-phone technology. The 'SoftPoS' technology can turn smartphones into payment terminals without additional hardware. The technology is expected to reduce costs for small and medium retailers and vendors. In March 2022, Infibeam Avenues, a publicly-traded fintech startup, purchased payments-focused Uvik Technologies for INR 75 crore ($9.9 million) in cash and equity. Season Two Ventures, a venture capital firm, will profit from the acquisition, according to a statement. Uvik is a company that specializes in contactless payments and has developed a system that allows any smartphone to be used as a payment device. This is supposed to be a strategic deal for the company that would propel it to the next level of growth. Major players in the contactless payment terminals market are MasterCard Inc., Visa Inc., Giesecke And Devrient GmbH, Google Inc., Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., PayPal Holdings Inc., Amazon Inc., Heartland Payment Systems, Verifone Systems Inc., Ingenico Group SA, Oberthur Technologies Morpho, Thales Group, Wirecard AG and OTI Global Western Europe was the largest region in the contactless payment terminals market in 2021. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the contactless payment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the contactless payment terminals market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The global contactless payment terminals market is segmented - 1) By Device Type: Smartphones and Wearables, Smart Cards, Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals 2) By Solution Outlook: Payment Terminal Solution, Transaction Management, Security and Fraud Management, Hosted Point-of-Sales, Analytics 3) By Payment Mode: Account-Based, Credit/Debit Card, Stored Value, Smart Card, Others 4) By Application: Food and Groceries, Pharmacy and Drug Stores, Restaurants and Bars, Consumer Electronics, Media and Entertainment, Others

Biometrics refers to biological instruments used to identify individuals based on various parameters such as fingerprints, facial recognition, and other attributes that are mainly used for identification and access control and for identifying those who are being monitored based on physical or behavioural characteristics. The main types of biometrics include IRIS recognition, hand geometry, facial recognition, signature verification, fingerprint, voice recognition, and palm vein. IRIS recognition devices refer to devices that capture unique patterns in the coloured circle of the eye to verify and authenticate identity. Biometrics including contact, non-contact and combined devices are used by the government, the military, banking, finance, consumer electronics, healthcare, commercial safety & security, and logistics. The global biometrics market is segmented – 1) By Biometric Type: IRIS Recognition, Hand Geometry, Facial Recognition, Signature Verification, Fingerprint, Voice Recognition, Palm Vein 2) By Functionality: Contact, Non-contact, Combined 3) By End-User: Government, Defense Services, Banking and Finance, Consumer Electronics, Healthcare, Commercial Safety and Security, Transport/Visa/Logistics, Other End Users The global biometrics market size will grow from $32.96 billion in 2022 to $39.37 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the biometrics is expected to grow to $73.5 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 16.9%. The increasing use of biometric technology in consumer electronics for authentication and identification applications is driving the biometrics market. Biometric sensors are becoming a more common security feature in smartphones and other gadgets, and the low cost of biometric technology allows manufacturers to incorporate them into a larger range of goods. Consumer electronic devices such as access door locks, security devices, home automation, IoT, cars, game consoles, and mobile devices are increasingly utilizing biometric technology to enhance the security of the devices. Fingerprint, face, and voice recognition are becoming more popular methods of authenticating an individual for access and payments. They are faster, simpler, and more secure than standard credentials or PINs, which are difficult to recall and easy to steal. According to a survey conducted by Visa in May 2022, 86% of the consumers are interested in using biometrics to authenticate their identity for making payments, 70% of the consumers responded that biometrics are easier to use, and 46% believe they are more secure than passwords or PINs. Therefore, the increasing use of biometric technology in consumer electronics for authentication and identification applications is expected to boost the biometrics market during the forecast period. Major players in the biometrics market are Leidos Holdings Inc., NEC Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Aware Inc., Nuance Communications Inc., IDEMIA, Cognitec Systems, Assa Abloy, BIO-Key International Inc., Thales Group, Stanley Convergent Security Solutions Inc., M2SYS Technology, ImageWare Systems Inc., Accu-Time Systems, IDTECK, Siemens, RCG Holdings Ltd., Suprema Inc., Daon Inc., DERMALOG Identification Systems, and Accenture. Strategic partnership is a key trend gaining popularity in the biometrics market. The companies operating in the biometrics market are focusing on entering into a strategic partnership with technology to expand their product development activities and business reach. In August 2021, NEXT Biometrics, a Norway-based company that delivers high-security fingerprint sensors to device and product manufacturers, entered into a partnership agreement with Paravision to provide dual authentication techniques to clients who require face and fingerprint biometric solutions. Paravision is a US-based computer vision firm that specializes in face recognition. In March 2022, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a data and analytics company that serves a variety of sectors with data and technology services, acquired BehavioSec for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, LexisNexis will integrate BehavioSec's solutions into the risk solution business services, enhancing the company's device and digital identity-focused capabilities, such as LexisNexis ThreatMetrix. BehavioSec is a Sweden-based behavioral biometrics company that uses end users' activities with online and mobile apps to provide continuous authentication. North America was the largest region in the biometrics market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the biometrics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the biometrics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The biometrics market consists of the sale of speech recognition, finger vein recognition, ear authentication, and retinal scanning. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The biometrics market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides biometrics market statistics, including biometrics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a biometrics market share, detailed biometrics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the biometrics industry. This biometrics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

ERP is a software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business operations such as procurement, accounting, project management, risk management & compliance, and supply chain activities. The main function types of ERP software are finance, HR, Supply Chain and Others. The ERP finance module is the software component of an enterprise resource planning system that handles the primary accounting and financial management functions. The software is deployed as on premise ERP and cloud ERP that are used by manufacturing and services, BFSI, healthcare, retail, government utilities, aerospace and defense, telecom, and other industry verticals. The global ERP software market is segmented – 1) By Function: Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Other Functions 2) By Deployment: On Premise ERP, Cloud ERP 3) By Vertical: Manufacturing and Services, BFSI, Healthcare, Retail, Government Utilities, Aerospace & Defense, Telecom, Other Verticals The global ERP software market size will grow from $167.33 billion in 2022 to $187.88 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global ERP software is expected to grow to $294.34 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 11.9%. Increased need for bringing efficiency and transparency in the business operations is expected to benefit the enterprise resource planning software market in the forecast period as ERP enables the integration of high volume of data among several departments and manages the flow of information and communication throughout the organization. In addition, the use of cloud-based technologies for storing and accessing real time data, analytical reporting for business decisions and the need to meet the industry standards processes which are already implanted in the software are also enhancing the growth of the market. For example, Annabelle Candy implemented the Syspro ERP, an ERP software provided by Syspro for manufacturing and distribution industries enabled them to expand their marketing practices to more locations and track their progress with ease. Major players in the ERP software market are SAP, Oracle, Microsoft, Epicor, Infor, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, IFS, Syspro, Brightpearl, FinancialForce, Dolibarr, Awery Aviation, WP, Kechie, Stafiz, BatchMaster, Intuit Inc., FIS Global, Finserv, Cerner Corporation, SS&C Technology, Constellation Software Inc., Odoo, Lawson, Consona Corp., Activant, QAD, Kronos and IBM. Increasing number of cyber-attacks are expected to limit the growth of companies in the ERP software market during the forecast period. These attacks on ERP applications including compromise and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks damage the operations of businesses. According to Onapsis, which is an ERP cyber security and compliance firm, ERP applications such as SAP and Oracle have a combined total of over 9000 security vulnerabilities. One of the latest trends in the ERP software market is the integration of block chain technology with ERP. Block chain is a chronological series of data managed by multiple computers owned by multiple entities, and each block of data is secured by a cryptographic code. ERP vendors need to keep their software updated in order to maximize the value addition provided to their clients. Integration of ERP with block chain will create a secured platform for collaboration, through which systems of records can be freely shared to trusted parties. For example, SAP, a software company, is exploring ways in which it can implement block chain efficiently to its existing ERP. It is trying to integrate block chain to ERP to improve 3D printing and digital manufacturing. The strict guidelines taken by the UK and French governments on Internet of Things (IoT) device manufacturers break the split of regulations for ERP software market. The adoption of advanced technologies such as IoT and machine learning in almost all the applications including ERP resulted in a lot of fraud practices and the need to prevent such practices through stringent regulations. Some examples of regulations are the stringent guidelines implemented by the French government and the UK government which have to be followed by IoT device manufacturers. These strict regulations hinder the growth of the market and prevent other companies to enter the ERP software market. For instance, leading ERP software vendors such as SAP and Oracle have been looking at ways to integrate the latest technologies including IoT and machine learning, but the strict policies constraining the development of their products are restricting the growth of the market. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the ERP software market in 2022. North America was the second largest region of the global ERP software market share. The regions covered in the global ERP software market are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the ERP software market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The ERP software market includes revenues earned by entities by developing and distributing software that helps to connect the various departments in a business for the smooth flow of communication and information by providing a central database. This central database is a shared database that gathers, stores, analyzes and interprets data, allows any department to retrieve required information at any time, and easily supports multiple departments. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The ERP software market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides ERP software market statistics, including ERP software industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an ERP software market share, detailed ERP software market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the ERP software industry. This ERP software market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

Lending is the act of allowing a person or organisation to use a sum of money in exchange for an agreement to repay it later, typically with interest. Payment instruments are systems that enable funds held in accounts at credit, payment or similar institutions to be transferred to a payee on receipt of a payment order. The main types of lending and payments are lending, cards, and payments. Cards and payments refer to the payment process through different types of cards. The various lending channels are offline, online channels that are used by B2B and B2C end-users. The global lending and payments market is segmented - 1) By Type: Lending, Cards And Payments 2) By Lending Channel: Offline, Online 3) By End User: B2B, B2C Subsegments Covered: Corporate Lending, Household Lending, Government Lending, Cards, Payments The global lending and payments market size grew from $8721.16 billion in 2022 to $9585.48 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global lending and payments market is expected to grow to $13415.12 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 8.8%. Artificial Intelligence is gaining prominence in the payments sector due to its various applications allowing businesses to synthesize data to improve customer experience. Artificial intelligence refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks using human intelligence. Payment companies can improve their operational efficiency through AI, such as reducing processing times, error-free insights, and increasing automation. Many banking and non-banking institutions are using AI applications to monitor payment transactions from the point of payment message to the payment gateway. For example, AI-enabled application chatbots are being adopted by payment firms as they can understand customer language and respond to customer queries on a real-time basis. AI machine learning is significantly used to improve fraud detection and reduce false transactions. For instance, according to the latest Economist Intelligence Unit adoption study, 54% of financial services organizations adopted AI for payments for strengthening customer relationships. Major companies in the lending and payments market include China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank Of China, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of China, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Bank of America Corporation, Banco Santander, Citi Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and State Bank of India. Alternative lending is gaining traction as it gives loans to individuals and businesses who cannot access loans through traditional banking platforms. Alternative lending is becoming popular mainly because offering commercial loans to small businesses is deemed unprofitable by traditional banks. Alternative lenders rely on advanced technologies such as big data to obtain data-driven insights, which can be used to quicken the overall lending process. This allows alternative lenders to earn profits on loans that are conventionally considered unprofitable by traditional lenders. Examples of alternative lenders include Lending Club and OnDeck. Western Europe was the largest region in the lending and payments market share in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the lending and payments market. The regions covered in the global lending and payments market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the lending and payments market are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The lending and payments include revenue by entities by providing secured or unsecured loans to borrowing entities, payment and money transfer services. The lending and payments industry is categorized on the basis of the business model of the firms present in the industry. Some firms offering lending services may offer other services, financial or otherwise. Revenues from lending and payments services include interest on loans, margins or commissions charged on transactions, and not the loan or repayment values themselves. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The lending and payments research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides lending and payments statistics, including lending and payments industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with lending and payments share, detailed lending and payments segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the lending and payments industry. This lending and payments research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The e-commerce market consists of sales of merchandise such as apparel, electronics, furniture, books, cosmetics, and other products through online channels. This industry includes e-commerce and m-commerce companies that offer home delivery services. The sales transaction between the retailers and their customers is typically done through the use of information technology, including the telephone and the internet, and the delivery of merchandise is typically done through the mail or couriers. The e-commerce industry also includes direct mailers who are selling their merchandise and retail through online websites. The main model types of e-commerce are business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C). Business-to-business (B2B) refers to a form of transaction between businesses, like one involving a manufacturer and a wholesaler, or a wholesaler and a retailer. The various payment modes involved are card payments, bank transfers, digital wallets, cash payments, and other payment modes. The applications included are home appliances, clothing and footwear, books, cosmetics, baby goods, groceries, and other applications. The global e-commerce market is segmented - 1) By Model Type: Business to Business (B2B), Business to Consumer (B2C) 2) By Payment Mode: Card Payments, Bank Transfers, Digital Wallets, Cash Payments, Other Payment Modes 3) By Application: Home Appliances, Clothing and footwear, Books, Cosmetics, Baby Goods, Groceries, Other Applications The global e-commerce market size will grow from $2,837.76 billion in 2022 to $3,183.16 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global e-commerce is expected to grow to $4,902.06 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 11.4%. Rising internet penetration and the growing use of smartphones are predicted to contribute to the growth of the e-commerce market. The growing usage of the internet and smartphones is shifting consumer preferences towards online shopping. According to We Are Social’s special report on Digital 2020 published in January 2020, the total internet users across the globe in 2020 increased to 4.54 billion, with a growth of 298 million or 7% in comparison with January 2019. Moreover, the number of mobile users was 5.19 billion in 2020, which increased by 124 million, or 2.4%, in 2019. Therefore, increasing internet penetration coupled with the growing number of people using smartphones is projected to boost the demand for the growth of e-commerce market over the forecast period. Major players in the e-commerce market are Amazon.com Inc., JD.com Inc., Suning Commerce Group Co. Ltd., Apple Inc., Walmart Inc., Dell Technologies Inc., Vipshop Holdings Ltd., Gome Electrical Appliances Holding Ltd., Macy’s Inc., and Otto Group. Stringent regulations and vertical restraints imposed on the e-commerce sector are expected to limit the growth of the e-commerce industry in the near future. Vertical restraints such as platform parity agreements (APPA), geo-blocking, most favoured nation (MFN), geo-filtering, and advertising restrictions will pose a significant challenge to e-commerce players. For instance, in June 2020, the government of India issued draft rules to amend the consumer protection (E-Commerce) rules 2020. Therefore, the stringent regulation imposed on functioning and advertising makes it difficult for e-commerce players to manage their operations, thus adversely impacting the growth of the e-commerce industry over the forthcoming years. Increasing government and companies’ initiatives to promote e-commerce sales is a leading trend in the e-commerce market. According to Entracker’s news published in April 2022, Indian government launched pilot phase of Open network for digital commerce (ONDC) to democratize e-commerce sector to facilitate e-commerce of small retailers. which is projected to boost the sector's growth in the country. In April 2022, Flipkart, a Bengaluru-based e-commerce company, acquired ANS Commerce for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition would strengthen the online retail ecosystem of flipkart. ANS Commerce is an India-based e-commerce services provider. North America was the largest region in the e-commerce market in 2022. Asia-Pacific was the second largest region in the global e-commerce market share. The regions covered in the global e-commerce market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the e-commerce market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The e-commerce market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing e-commerce services such as drop shipping, crowdfunding, and subscription. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The e-commerce market also includes sales of as apparel, electronics, furniture, books, grocery and cosmetics. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The e-commerce market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides e-commerce market statistics, including e-commerce industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an e-commerce market share, detailed e-commerce market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the e-commerce industry. This e-commerce market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future state of the industry.

Alternative data is characterized as non-traditional data that can give an indicator of a firm's future performance other than conventional sources such as corporate filings, analyst predictions, and management instructions. This information can be utilized in pre-trade investment evaluation as well as to assist investors in monitoring the health of a firm, industry, or nation. The main types of alternative data are credit and debit card transactions, email receipts, geo-location (foot traffic) records, mobile application usage, satellite and weather data, social and sentiment data, web scraped data, and web traffic. Credit card transaction data generates information about consumer purchases, allowing businesses to estimate future spending patterns. Organizations including small and medium-sized enterprises and large enterprises. It is implemented in various verticals such as automotive, BFSI, energy, industrial, IT and telecommunications, media and entertainment, real estate and construction, retail, transportation and logistics. The global alternative data market is segmented – 1) By Data Type: Credit And Debit Card Transactions, Email Receipts, Geo-location (Foot Traffic) Records, Mobile Application Usage, Satellite And Weather Data, Social And Sentiment Data, Web Scraped Data, Web Traffic 2) By Organization Size: Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Large Enterprises 3) By Industry: Automotive, BFSI, Energy, Industrial, IT And Telecommunications, Media And Entertainment, Real Estate And Construction, Retail, Transportation And Logistics The global alternative data market grew from $3.23 billion in 2022 to $4.74 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 46.7%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of alternative data is expected to grow to $18.94 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 41.4%. The rising demand for alternative data from hedge funds is expected to propel the growth of the alternative data market in the coming years. Alternative data (or alt data) is non-financial data that predict financial results. Hedge funds and investment banks are among the top users of alt data as investors seek new data sources to provide speedier insight for improved decision-making. This is primarily since alternative data might aid in understanding the corporate performance and future consequences. According to study in 2020, jointly published by AIMA and SS&C, quizzed nearly 100 hedge fund managers globally, out of which approximately 25% of those surveyed are considered ""market leaders"" - hedge fund managers who have been using alternative data for more than five years and over two-thirds (69%) of these market leaders are using alternative data to generate outperformance. Moreover, in next one to five years, 61% of market leaders and 82% of the rest of the market expect alternative data to become increasingly popular among hedge funds. Therefore, the rising demand for alternative data from hedge funds drives the growth of the alternative data market. Major players in the alternative data market are 1010Data Inc., Advan Research Corporation, Eagle Alpha Ltd., Preqin Ltd., Ravenpack International SL, The Earnest Research Company, Thinknum Inc., UBS Evidence Lab, YipitData, Dataminr Inc., M Science LLC, 7Park Data Inc., Convergence Inc., Geotab Inc., Jumpshot, JWN Energy, and Talkingdata. The launch of next-generation platforms has emerged as a key trend in the alternative data market. Major companies operating in the alternative data sector are focusing on introducing next-generation platforms to deliver new and timely insights to researchers, analysts, and businesses. For instance, in October 2020, ESG Data Services Inc., a Canada-based alternative data provider launched the next generation AI-powered ESG data, research, and analytics platform-ESG Analytics. ESG Analytics is an API and web-based solution that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and broad-based alternative data sources to uncover opportunities and risks in social, environmental, and governance practices of companies, ETFs, and countries. Moreover, for investors going beyond the surface details that everyone else uses, ESG Analytics opens them to a world of deep and relevant analysis. In January 2020, The Earnest Research Company, a US-based data analytics company has acquired Alpha Hat Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition would allow The Earnest Research Company to demonstrate the insights of the new data products of the highest quality and accuracy. Alpha Hat Inc. is a US-based, mobile geolocation intelligence provider that specializes in refining alternative data into actionable insights for investors. North America was the largest region in the alternative data market in 2022. The regions covered in the alternative data market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the alternative data market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The alternative data market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as point-of-sale transactions, web site usage, mobile app or app store analytics, crowdsourcing, and obscure city hall records. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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In-vehicle payment services allow car owners to make purchases directly from their dashboards, eliminating the need for a smartphone or other device, as the vehicle handles the transactions. The in-vehicle payment services enable payments from the vehicles. The main modes of payment in in-vehicle payment services are QR code or RFID, app-based or e-wallet, credit or debit card-based, and others. QR codes or RFID tags are used for paying through scanning the QR codes or RFID tags. Radio waves are used by RFID tags to communicate the data they contain and make payments. The different forms include embedded systems, tethered systems, and integrated systems and involve various vehicle types such as passenger cars, light commercial vehicles (LCVS), heavy commercial vehicles (HCVS), and automated guided vehicles. The several applications include shopping, gas or charging stations, food and beverages, toll collection, parking, and other applications. The global in vehicle payment services market is segmented - 1) By Mode of Payment: QR Code or RFID, App-Based or e-Wallet, Credit or Debit Card-Based, Other Modes 2) By Form Factor: Embedded System, Tethered System, Integrated System 3) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Cars, Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs), Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs), Automated Guided Vehicles 4) By Application: Shopping, Gas or Charging Stations, Food and Beverages, Toll Collection, Parking, Other Applications The global in vehicle payment services market size will grow from $3.49 billion in 2022 to $3.87 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global in vehicle payment services is expected to grow to $5.55 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.4%. The growing preference for contactless payments is significantly driving the growth of the in vehicle payment services market. Due to the COVID pandemic, there was a huge shift towards contactless payments, which was further supported by the advanced and flawless support from the payment systems. For instance, according to UK Finance, in November 2021, the total value of contactless transactions reached £17.7 billion (USD 19.96 billion), up from £9.9 billion (USD 11.84 billion) and 155.3% higher than £6.9 billion (USD 7.6 billion) in November 2019. Therefore, the increasing preference for contactless payments is expected to propel the growth of the in vehicle payment services market going forward. Major players in the in vehicle payment services market are MasterCard, The Mercedes-Benz Group, Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC, Honda Global, Hyundai Motor Company, ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Amazon, Google, International Business Machines Corporation, Telenav Inc., Xevo Inc., CarPay Diem Cerence Inc., and Gentex Corporation. Technological advancements have emerged as the key trend gaining popularity in the in vehicle payment services market. Major companies operating in the in-vehicle payments market are focused on bringing advancements in technologies to strengthen their position. For instance, in May 2021, Hyundai, a South Korea-based automotive manufacturer, developed an in-car payment system that would debut in its upcoming all-electric Ioniq 5 crossover, allowing drivers to find and pay for electric vehicle charging, parking, and food. This advanced payment system, which combines the benefits of electric car charging with normal in-vehicle purchases, aids in the development of new revenue streams and provides users with features typically associated with smartphones. In September 2021, JP Morgan, a US-based financial services organization, acquired Volkswagen's payments business for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, JPMorgan plans to rename and invest in the payments company, as well as grow its mobility-focused payment operations. Volkswagen Payment Systems GmbH is a Germany-based company that creates and coordinates payment solutions for parking, car sharing, tolls, and fuel. North America was the largest region in the in vehicle payment services market in 2022. The regions covered in the in vehicle payment services market analysi report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the in vehicle payment services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The in vehicle payment services market includes revenues earned by entities by RFID and BLE technologies. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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The cards and payments market consists of sales of cards and payments services by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that engage in storing, processing and transmitting payment card data. The card and payments industry includes issuing and acquiring banks, card processing and issuing companies, payment processing institutions such as banks, and non-banking financial corporations. Revenues generated from the cards and payments market include the processing and services fees or commissions levied by the banks and financial institutions for payment processing. This market excludes interest charged by the banks on credit cards or other cards.