Rapyd’s research and reports provide valuable insights into European payment trends, offering businesses the knowledge and tools they need to thrive in the fast-evolving fintech industry. By keeping a close eye on payment trends in Europe, Rapyd helps businesses stay ahead of the curve and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Our reports cover a range of topics, from regulatory changes to consumer preferences and technology advancements, providing actionable insights that businesses can use to optimize their payment strategies and boost their bottom line. Whether you’re a startup looking to expand into new markets or an established business looking to stay ahead of the competition, Rapyd’s research and reports are an invaluable resource.
New Rapyd Research Uncovers The Importance Of Italy’s Most Popular Payment Methods And The Unique Ways Italians Shop Online. With global shopping and ecommerce expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 17%, Italy is a market not…
The Danish Market May Be Relatively Small, But This Country Can Spend Big The Danish are some of Europe’s biggest spenders, with about $3126 (€2916) annual online spend per person.1 While more online shopping is done on a computer rather…
Sweden’s Ecommerce Market Is Worth $18 Billion (€16.8 Billion) And Growing Steadily With high English-language fluency, ecommerce merchants worldwide can swiftly adapt sites for this market and communicate easily with shoppers. As for which channel consumers use, 30% of Swedes…
The Dutch Enjoy Low Unemployment And Stable Finances, But Market Competition Is Stiff Over half (54%) of consumers have shopped cross-border, and the value of ecommerce in the Netherlands is estimated at over $28 billion (€25 billion). When it comes…
New Rapyd research uncovers Iceland’s most popular payment methods and the ways Icelanders prefer to shop and pay With just 344,000 residents, Iceland is a small but influential single-market area.1 Tourism is one of Iceland’s biggest industries, and it’s no…
Merchants be advised: the independent-minded United Kingdom does things differently. The United Kingdom of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland (UK) is the second-largest economy in Europe and the third-largest ecommerce market in the world, with a value of $239…
In Spain, mobile-friendly commerce is a must and PayPal is a popular way to pay online. The Spanish ecommerce market continues to rebound, reporting an energetic CAGR of 14.2% expected through 2025. After years of sluggish growth from high unemployment…
Card Acquiring Explained: Why Choosing the Right Card Acquirer is Crucial for Business Success In today's fast-paced and digitally-driven world, businesses require a reliable and seamless solution to accept online and in-store payments with one single platform. Whenever consumers pay…
New Rapyd research uncovers Germany’s most popular payment methods and the ways Germans prefer to shop and pay. Germany continues to rank in the top ten of the most profitable ecommerce sales markets worldwide. The tech-savvy population is well-versed in…
Retail traders are fueling the rise of online investing worldwide, with investors from North America, Asia and Oceania and Europe behind this rapid increase. Latin America, the Middle East and Africa remind behind these top markets for investing, but these…
Ireland is known as a top global tech hub, and the nation’s eCommerce sales continue booming. Irish consumers actively shop online and are willing to spend big for the right products. Ireland’s Central Statistics Office (CSO) revealed that 79% of…
Here Are The Top Icelandic Payment Methods Consumers are Using Now This report covers 2021. Looking for the most recent data? Read our latest report. Tourism is one of Iceland’s biggest industries, and it’s no surprise given the natural beauty…
With a growing eCommerce market, businesses using the top payment methods in Spain will gain an edge in Spain and improve their global presence too. This report covers 2021. Looking for the most recent data? Read our latest report. Spain…
Understand the pros and cons of Checkout.com vs Adyen, and see which is a better option for doing business in Europe. Payment gateways play an important role in e-commerce, acting as the middleman between customer and merchant. They can affect everything from…
European merchants need a payment strategy for their Wix store that supports scalable cross-border growth, and provides customers with their desired payment methods. For this reason, the best Wix payment gateway providers must support a wide variety of payment methods…
Transacting in Europe? Avoid these common mistakes when choosing cross-border and international payment processors. If you're an ecommerce business looking to trade throughout Europe, there’s more to accepting international payments than simply finding the right payment processor. You need to not…
Discover which are the top payment gateways and payment systems in the European Union and across Europe. A payment gateway is a crucial component of payment processing for merchants. It authorizes the transfer of funds between the merchant and customer,…
Choose the right credit card processor to make accepting international payments in Europe simple and easy. Customers making purchases online have come to expect that they will be able to pay using their credit or debit card — no matter…
Although the wallet isn't intended for payments, it will still greatly expand digital commerce possibilities across Europe as identity verification processes get quicker, simpler and more secure. On June 3, the European Commission revealed their plans for a European Union…
Discover how digital wallets are used in Europe - and how they are reshaping commerce. In the last three years, the transaction value of European digital and mobile payments increased by over 30%. These payment methods are continuing to rise…
South Africa is Rapidly Digitizing, So Are Its Economy and Payment Methods. Here Are South Africa's Top Payment Methods. Selling directly to consumers and accepting B2B payments in South Africa requires a deep understanding of South Africa’s top payment methods.…
Merchants must understand that the UK payments market is in a state of flux – and learn how to leverage this for eCommerce sales. This blog covers trends up to 2022. Looking for the most recent data? Read our latest…
Understand the impact of Brexit on selling and accepting payments in the UK. If you have a global ecommerce business, UK payments will probably be impacted by Brexit. Although the vote that decided the UK’s departure from Europe took place…
Can I offer card payments to my customers if I have a mobile business? In this day and age, more and more customers expect to be able to pay for their goods via a credit or debit card issued by…
France is one of Europe's top online markets for fashion. French consumers favor credit cards, though their preferred payment methods vary based on what they're buying. Any company expanding into France should be prepared to offer all preferred local payment…
Ecommerce is alive and growing in the U.K.1 Even as physical stores shuttered during the pandemic, ecommerce has gone on to take its largest-ever share of retail spending—22.3% of all sales, according to trade magazine Internet Retailing (1). The U.K.…
Opportunity abounds in Eastern Europe for ecommerce merchants who adapt their sites to local ecommerce and payment norms. The idea of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as a cohesive region is a misnomer. In many ways, the only similarities shared…
For the most recent data on how Germany preferres to pay and be paid read: ECOMMERCE AND PAYMENT TRENDS: GERMANY Germany can be a challenging market for international ecommerce companies. It’s citizens favor German-made products — due in part to…
While the United Kingdom may not be quite as big on the tipping culture as other countries, such as the USA, there’s no doubt that tipping has become ingrained in our ‘dining out’ experience. UK consumers use tipping to show…
When it comes to marketing your business, social media offers an invaluable tool. A vital component in shaping your brand image, it’s not only a place where you can give your business a voice but somewhere that consumers can go…
The UK's challenger banks have been snatching up market share for years, leading to massive funding packages and sky-high valuations. The excitement’s been enough to inspire a long list of hopefuls looking to claim their corner of the fintech renaissance,…