DUBLIN, Feb. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9x6tfv/asiapacific) has announced the addition of the "Asia-Pacific Online Payment Methods Report" report to their offering.
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Online and mobile payments are increasing in Asia-Pacific, with new channels emerging
The recent Asia-Pacific Online Payment Methods Report 2013 - First Half 2013 provides information about the movement toward online and mobile purchase transactions. The report is based on recently published information from a variety of sources and details the latest trends and news on the topic, with projections of continued growth in the next few years.
Meanwhile, in the Asia-Pacific region, mobile payment methods increased in awareness of consumers in 2012, with over two-thirds of those acquainted with the methods willing to use digital wallets and SMS payments in 2013. In Japan, the e-money market was dominated by payment providers operated by large retailers, banks and mobile operators.
In South Korea, the e-money grew in popularity as a payment method in online shopping, while card remained the main online payment method. In 2013, financial authorities in South Korea plan to tighten regulations on mobile and online payment market, especially in online gaming.
The total online payment transaction value in China demonstrated strong quarter-on-quarter growth in 2011-2012. Third-party online payments, which are used by around a third of online shoppers in China, were especially on the rise. Also, Alipay launched a mobile wallet application in China, offering online-to-offline payments. In India, direct debit accounted for over a half of B2C E-Commerce payment transactions in 2012.
In Australia, credit cards dominated the online payments market, while in New Zealand mobile payments developed due to increasing share of smartphone users conducting online banking via their mobile devices.
Key Topics Covered:
1. MANAGEMENT SUMMARY
2. Asia-Pacific (Regional)
3. Japan (Top Country)
4. South Korea (Top Country)
5. China (Top Country)
6. Australia
7. Bangladesh
8. Hong Kong
9. India
10. Indonesia
11. New Zealand
12. Taiwan
Companies Mentioned:
- Alipay
- Bangladesh Post Office
- Citrus Pay
- Hana SK Card
- Hang Seng
- MasterCard
- MidPlaza
- NTT DOCOMO
- PChomePay
- PT Midtrans
- Western Union
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