Acquirers, networks, and issuers each play distinct roles in the payments purchasing chain. But those roles are shifting as providers adapt to the rise of software and value-added services, increased payment method choice, and cloud-based innovation.
Acquirers, networks, and issuers play critical roles in bringing a payment from the point of sale to settlement. Diving into those roles, the revenues they generate as well as the challenges and opportunities they face reveal where the US payments industry is headed.
Key Question: What factors are impacting key payments industry stakeholders in a payment transaction?
Key Stat: Global payments industry revenues will grow 6.2% annually between 2022 and 2027, hitting $2.2 trillion, per Boston Consulting Group. Acquirers, networks, and issuers will lead growth as they innovate to meet shifting demands and compete for emerging opportunities.
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Executive Summary
Payment transaction participants must keep up with the relentless pace of change
Merchant acquiring is undergoing a software revolution
Payment networks are seeking speed and confronting payment method choice
Issuers face threats amid a cloud-based opportunity
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