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2025-03-07
Market overview
As a globally important financial center, Singapore's payment market has the following characteristics:
Global Financial Hub: - One of the world's largest financial centers - Extremely business-friendly environment and extensive international connections - Strategic hub for companies expanding business to Asia and other regions
Thriving E-commerce: - 55% of transactions are cross-border transactions - Reflects Singapore's position as an international trade center
High Mobile Adoption: - Smartphone penetration rate of about 90% - Growing mobile commerce
Diverse Payment Methods: - Cards are most popular, with 77 million cards in circulation