Smart Card Market Size

Smart Card Market Size

Smart Card Market size exceeded USD 40 billion in 2021 and is projected to expand at 10% CAGR from 2022 to 2028. The global shipments are anticipated to cross 45 billion units by 2028.

The increasing adoption of digital payment techniques that ensure improved convenience and security over traditional cash-based payments will fuel the industry growth. The market will gain traction with an increasing number of consumers using smart cards to avoid the hassle of carrying cash. As smart card-based transactions are highly encrypted, an increasing number of individuals use them to ensure confidentiality and easy management of payment records. These cards include a tamper-proof microprocessor with substantial processing power to protect the stored data and encrypt & implement instructions from specific programs. The increasing popularity of cashless transactions in both developed and developing economies will foster market demand.

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The outburst of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the smart card industry in the first half of 2020 owing to lockdowns imposed in several countries by government administrations. Disruptions in the global supply chains also hindered the manufacturing capabilities of the market players. The industry regained traction in the second half of 2020, following relaxations on pandemic-related restrictions. Since 2020, consumers are increasingly using contactless cards for payments at retail stores, restaurants, transportation terminals, and hospitals.