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September 2026 | Current Issue

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Featured Article

Citi Buys Kard, Launches Commerce Media Platform

Working with cardholders and merchants enabled Kard Financial to develop the rewards personalization algorithm Citi will use for its commerce media network. Citi will enhance the algorithm with data gathered from its Mastercard, Visa and American Express co-branded and private label customers.
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US General Purpose Credit Card Issuers at Midyear 2026

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Message from the Publisher

This 18-page issue— which contains feature articles on US credit card issuers, Asia–Pacific merchant acquirers, commerce media networks and more—is a good example of how we continue to provide a best-in-class value to our subscribers. Regrettably, in this inflationary period, the Nilson Report is subject to rising costs, so the price of a subscription will increase on January 1, 2027. Securing additional subscriptions at our current rate by the end of the year presents an excellent opportunity to save your company money. Contact our Subscription Director, Lori Fulmer, to maximize your investment in our award-winning business intelligence.

David Robertson, Publisher
September 30, 2026

ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE

CHARTS IN THIS ISSUE

US General Purpose Credit Card Issuers at Midyear 2026 (by market share with change vs. midyear 2025)

Top 10 US General Purpose Credit Card Issuers at Midyear (by purchase volume)

30 Largest US Issuers of General Purpose Credit Cards (purchase volume and outstandings)

US Visa/Mastercard Credit Card Issuers at Midyear 2026

  • Purchase volume
  • Total volume
  • Outstandings
  • Cards

Top 10 Acquirers of General Purpose Cards (Asia–Pacific Region)

Top 38 Merchant Acquirers in Asia – Pacific

Investments & Acquisitions in Loyalty, Rewards

Payment Companies Traded on Global Stock Markets

 

 

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