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 Germany 2000-2024
The total number of payment card transactions in Germany increased by 23.2 percent between 2021 and 2022, the highest increase since 2000. In 2024, 13.11 billion card payments were made using cards issued in the country.
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