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Nilson in the news

February 26, 2025

Payments Dive

Amex, Alipay target fast-growing China market

"The Amex move comes as worldwide card use is expected to jump 43% worldwide by 2029, with the Asia-Pacific region experiencing the biggest increase — 46.8%, compared to 27% for the U.S., according to January report from the research firm Nilson Report."

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February 13, 2025

Barrons

Capital One’s Lounges Are Great. Stay for the Stock as Discover Joins the Party

"Data as of June 30, 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities estimate for Capital One and Discover after merger is completed.
Source: Nilson Report"

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February 25, 2025

U.S. News and World Report

8 Biggest U.S. Credit Card Companies This Year

"Mastercard and Visa debit and prepaid card transactions totaled 441.3 billion in 2023, an increase of 3.6% from 2022, according to the most recent figures available from The Nilson Report, a newsletter covering the global payment industry."

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