Credit Cards Worldwide Plus Global Debit Add 347 Million CIF in 2018
Credit cards worldwide, including debit cards, grew 6.6% year-on-year (YOY) in the fourth quarter (4Q/18). By comparison payment cards-in force (CIF) increased 5.5% YOY in 3Q/18. At the end of 2018, global CIF for the Major 4 U.S.-based totaled 5.6 billion, compared to 5.5 billion in prior quarter, and 5.2 billion at then end of…