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Domestic-Only Debit and Credit Cards Worldwide — 2024

Debit and credit cards that operate only in the countries in which they are issued are domestic-market-only. Cards that are usable at a variety of merchant categories are general purpose cards. There are more than 90 general purpose card brands worldwide that are domestic only and general purpose. Collectively, they generated $1.163 trillion in purchase volume in 2024. For the complete ranking, log in and download Issue 1297. Countries in which both domestic-only credit and debit card products are issued include South Ko...

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