Market Size of Germany Real Time Payments Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 31.50 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Germany Real Time Payments Market Analysis
The German real-time payments market is expected to register a CAGR of 31.5% during the forecast period (2022 - 2027). Real-time payments typically focus on low-value retail payment systems (RPS); they differ from real-time gross settlement systems (RTGS) and distributed ledger payment systems. In addition to meeting the demands and expectations, real-time payments have generated interest from the regulators, competition authorities, and payment service providers. Regulators believe that instant payments will expand access to banking services, support economic growth, provide alternatives to Visa/Mastercard networks and reduce the use of cash and cheques.
- With the rise of new payment technologies developed by non-bank payment service providers (PSPs) and banks, businesses and consumers now have a wide range of payment instruments. With the rise of technological advancement, these facilities are reshaping the fintech world, leveraging the power of advanced API, AI, and mobile banking solutions.
- Real-time payments are being touted as a game-changer for moving cash-loving Germans into digital payments. SCT Inst solves the negative cultural association of credit cards. As per the data by FSI Many smaller banks have opted to use payments via a technical service provider to deliver real-time payment mode transactional services and solutions for consumers. Real-time payments in Germany are expected to make up 37 percent of all retail payment transactions by 2027.
- Germany has been experiencing a major transformation with the recent regulatory reforms in the Euro region. Many major players are trying to take advantage of the opportunity to establish themselves as a business and Fintech solution provider. For instance, the establishment of the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), Payment Services Directive (PSD2), and the establishment of the Euro Retail Payments Board (ERPB) have aided the growth of the market.
- The COVID-19 pandemic has turned out to be a catalyst for digital transformation and thus an 'innovation accelerator' for the economy. The market has already been going through a major transformation, with participants shifting focus toward e-commerce to do more shopping online. Pandemic intensification and changes in regulation like lockdown and touchless payments benefitted the industry. Along came features like Insurance as an added service, particularly in buyer protection (e.g., as provided by PayPal and credit card providers). Cashback points for rewards and special offers appeal to some participants.
- The real-time payment solution has easily given consumers and businesses the luxury of ready access to funds and the convenience of transferring them with a single button; however, there are also challenges related to the cost of adopting a new payment infrastructure, financial crimes related to payments, technological failure, and cyberattacks, which the industry has faced since its inception.
