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Number of payment cards issued with a debit function in Belgium 2007-2016

Total number of payment cards issued with a debit function in Belgium from 2007 to 2016 (in thousands)
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The data displays the total number of payment cards issued with a debit function in Belgium from 2007 to 2016 (in thousands). In 2016, payment cards with a debit function reached a number of approx. 16.9 million. Credit and debit cards are popular payment methods in Belgium. Credit cards were the leading payment method for online purchases in Belgium in the first quarter of 2017.

2007 13721.82
2008 14699
2009 14992.19
2010 15132.4
2011 15706.96
2012 16196.78
2013 15684.4
2014 16223.48
2015 17021.86
2016 1690058