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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)

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

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

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