Global EMV Card Market Size Likely to Grow at a CAGR of 9.48% By 2034

Global EMV Card Market size was valued at USD 26.67 Billion in 2025 and expected to reach USD 60.11 Billion by 2034, at CAGR of 9.48% during the forecast period 2025 – 2034.

EMV Card Market Overview

An EMV card, which is known as Europay, Mastercard, or Visa, is a payment card containing a chip that generates a code for every transaction to prevent fraudulent activities. These cards replace the magnetic stripe cards that were once extensively used for in-person payments.

EMV cards are broadly accepted across the globe for credit and debit payments. Since these cards are more secure than magnetic stripes, their demand is rising, leading to enhanced cybersecurity methods and government policies supporting newly adopted EMV card technologies. With the increase in digital transactions, it can be expected that the demand for chips embedded in cards will increase, too, while simultaneously leading to efficient improvement in the fintech sector.

However, factors such as the high implementation cost of EMV cards, less adoption in many undeveloped countries and economic uncertainties are restraining the market growth.

The increasing penetration of e-commerce and digital payment platforms has increased the benefits of EMV cards as consumer preferences shift towards payment options. Furthermore, the growing demand for safe and convenient transactions is expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market during the forecast period.

The EMV card market is segmented by card type into credit cards and debit cards. Among these, the credit card segment dominated the market due to their wide acceptance, rewards programs, and the ability to enable flexible spending. Consumers increasingly use EMV credit cards because of improved security features like chip-based authentication.

This reduces the risk of fraud in physical and online transactions. Financial inclusion initiatives and government-backed digital payment programs encourage the adoption of EMV debit cards equipped with chip technology that provides secure access to personal bank accounts for everyday transactions, attracting cost-conscious consumers. The demand for fast and seamless transactions drives the rise of contactless payment solutions.

The North American EMV card market is experiencing strong growth, driven by increasing security concerns and the widespread use of chip-based payment technology. The U.S. transition to EMV technology has increasingly led issuers and merchants to turn to EMV chips to combat fraud.

The market is also affected by the rise of contactless payments. This is coupled with EMV chip technology, which provides faster and more secure transactions. Regulatory framework and increasing consumer demand for data protection breaches continue to accelerate EMV card adoption across the region.

Report Scope

CMI has comprehensively analyzed the Global EMV Card market. The drivers, restraints, challenges, opportunities, and key trends have been explained in depth to depict the scenario of the EMV Card market. Segment-wise, the market size and market share of the EMV Card during the forecast period are duly addressed to portray the probable picture of the global EMV Card industry.

The competitive landscape includes key innovators, market giants, and niche players, which are studied and analyzed extensively with respect to their strengths, weaknesses, and value-addition prospects. In addition, the report covers EMV Card key players profiling, market shares, mergers and acquisitions, consequent market fragmentation, new trends and dynamics in partnerships.

List of the prominent players in the EMV Card Market:

• dz Card (International) Ltd
• Giesecke+Devrient
• ID Tech Solutions
• InSolutionsGlobal
• IDEMIA
• Infineon Technologies
• Masria Digital Payments
• MCT Cards & Tech.
• M-Tech Innovations
• NXP Semiconductors
• PCPL
• Seshaasai Business Forms (P) Ltd
• Siepmann’s Card System
• SMART CARD IT SOLUTIONS LIMITED
• Thales
• Toppan Gravity
• Versatile Card Technology
• Others

The EMV Card Market is segmented as follows:

By Card Type

• Credit Cards
• Debit Cards

By Application

• Retail
• Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI)
• Hospitality
• Healthcare
• Transportation
• Others (e.g., government, education)

By End-User

• Consumers
• Merchants

Regional Coverage:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America

Europe

• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Russia
• Italy
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• New Zealand
• Australia
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• Kuwait
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America