Global Brand Cards in the United States

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Global Brand Cards in the United States — 2025

Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover consumer and commercial credit, debit and prepaid cards issued in the US generated $11.463 trillion in purchase volume in 2025, up 6.4% over 2024. For the complete ranking and all data tables, log in and download Issue 1301. Purchase volume is spending for goods and services. Not included in purchase volume is credit card cash advances and debit card cash withdrawals. Credit card purchase volume on Visa cards increased 6.5% to $3.412 trillion. Debit and prepaid card purc...

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1301

February 2026

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Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Discover Cards in the US — 2025 (Global Brand Cards, Market Shares by Purchase Volume)

Market Shares of Purchase Volume for Credit and Debit Cards (Global Brand Cards in the United States 2025)

Credit Cards Only Purchase Volume (Global Brand Cards in the United States 2025)

Credit Card Outstandings (Global Brand Cards in the United States 2025)

US General Purpose Credit and Debit Card Brands (2025 with change vs. 2024)

General Purpose Credit Cards in the US (2025 with change vs. 2024)

Market Share for US Mastercard and Visa Debit and Credit Cards in 2025

Purchase Volume for US Mastercard and Visa Debit and Credit Cards 2005-2025

Debit & Prepaid Cards (Mastercard and Visa Cards in the US — 2025)

Credit, Debit & Prepaid Cards (Mastercard and Visa Cards in the US — 2025)

US Mastercard and Visa Purchase Transactions 2015, 2020 and 2025

Investments & Acquisitions