Percent people with debit cards by country, around the world | TheGlobalEconomy.com (2024)

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According to a three-year survey, more than eight out of 10 respondents from the United States owned a debit card in 2021 although only 70 percent actually used one. The difference between ownership and usage was roughly 13 percentage points in 2021, a slight decrease from a difference of 13 percentage points in 2017.

According to a recent analysis of debit card penetration by country, Denmark has the highest penetration rate, with 99%. This is defined as the percentage of people aged 15 and above who own at least one debit card. Credit card usage in Denmark is comparatively lower, with a penetration rate of 58.5%.

By the first quarter of 2023, there were about 921 million Visa debit cards in circulation in the United States and over 2.9 billion cards worldwide.

Visa Debit Card

Visa is one of the largest and most widely accepted payment networks in the world, with over 2.5 billion cards in circulation. Visa Debit Card is a popular choice for many consumers due to its convenience and global acceptance.