The percentage changes have been calculated by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ; The source significantly changed its database in November 2023. This may mean methodology changes, or not all EU-27 countries reporting the same figures.
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The figures have been taken from several publications
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Annual payment card transaction number at any location in Bulgaria 2001-2024
The total number of payment card transactions in Bulgaria increased by over 33 percent between 2020 and 2021, the highest increase since 2017. In 2024, card payments with cards issued in Bulgaria reached a total of over 569 million.
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