Payment gateways are critical components in the digital payment ecosystem, facilitating the secure transmission of financial information between payment portals and the front-end processor or acquiring bank.
The payment gateway market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships), of payment gateway technologies and methods used by businesses of all sizes across various industries, enabling customers to make purchases online through credit cards, debit cards and other electronic payment methods. The payment gateway market is characterized by revenues generated from the provision of gateway services to businesses and consumers. These services are integral to the functioning of the global e-commerce sector, supporting sales by simplifying the transaction process for online purchases.
The global payment gateway market was valued at $14,719.83 million in 2018 which grew till 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 16.0%.
Growth In Investments In The Fintech Industry
During the historic period, growth in investments in the fintech industry drove the growth of the payment gateway market. The fintech industry, short for financial technology industry, refers to the sector that encompasses the use of technology to innovate and improve the delivery of financial services. Payment gateways play a crucial role in the fintech industry, by facilitating secure and efficient electronic transactions between consumers, businesses and financial institutions. For instance, in February 2024, according to FinTech Global, a UK-based provider of fintech information services, compared to the preceding three quarters combined, UK fintech investment reached $1.4 billion in Q4 2023, a 9% YoY (year-on-year) increase. Therefore, increased investments in the fintech industry supported the growth of the payment gateway market.
Strategic Partnerships And Collaborations Among Market Players
Companies in the payment gateway market are focusing on strategic partnerships and collaborations to strengthen their market position, enhance product offerings and expand their geographic reach. Through these partnerships, companies can take advantage of emerging technologies, integrate complementary skills and reach emerging markets. For instance, in May 2023, Cyntexa, an Indian-based software company, entered into a strategic partnership with MerchantE, a US-based company that provides e-commerce services. The partnership is expected to provide several benefits, including access to new markets, diversification of services, an improved customer experience, increased revenue potential, enhanced security, expertise in payment processing, scalability, customization, integration with existing systems and cost savings. Further, in April 2024, BlueSnap Inc., a US-based financial services company, partnered with ObjectSource, an e-commerce agency, to enhance integration with BlueSnap Inc's shopping cart plug-in, Magento. The partnership is expected to provide benefits such as improved integration, enhanced payment processing capabilities and a better shopping experience for customers in the EU market.
The global payment gateway market is highly concentrated, with a small number of players dominating the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 72.69% of the total market in 2022.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider payment gateway market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction and Market Characteristics- Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by type, by enterprise size and by end-user.
- Key Trends- Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Macro-Economic Scenario- The report provides an analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and impact of rising inflation on global and regional markets, providing strategic insights for businesses in the payment gateway market.
- Global Market Size And Growth- Global historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis- Historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation- Contains the market values (2018-2023) (2023-2028, 2033F) and analysis for each segment by type, by enterprise size and by end-user in the market. Historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028) and (2028-2033) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size and Growth- Regional market size (2023), historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Competitive Benchmarking- Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Competitive Dashboard- Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players.
- Key Mergers and Acquisitions- Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market is covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies- Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations- This section includes recommendations for payment gateway providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix- This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Type: Hosted; Non-Hosted
- 2) By Enterprise Size: Large Enterprise: Small And Medium Enterprise
- 3) By End User: Travel And Hospitality; Banking; Financial Services And Insurance (BFSI); Retail And E-Commerce; Media And Entertainment; Other End Users
- Companies Mentioned: Amazon Payments Inc.; PayPal Holdings, Inc.; Stripe, Inc.; Visa Inc.; Fiserv, Inc.
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; Italy; Spain; UK; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; payment gateway indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.