Credit Card Issuing in the US - Industry Market Research Report

The Credit Card Issuing industry in the US provides transaction and credit services to consumers and businesses by issuing credit cards with available credit lines that must be repaid in full to the issuer, often in installments. Commercial banks are excluded from this industry since credit card issuance is not a primary business activity. Industry operators generate revenue from cardholders primarily through fees and interest earned on revolving credit. Companies compete by offering customers lower interest rates, flexible and secure payment options and rewards programs based on spending levels.

The Credit Card Issuing industry issues credit cards, providing the funds required to buy goods and services in return for payment on a full balance or installment basis. Credit cards issued in the United States are not issued directly by Visa Inc. (Visa), MasterCard Incorporated (MasterCard) or any other payment-solution organization. Rather, Visa, MasterCard and other similar corporations provide the actual payment systems used when payments are made by credit card. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.