The South Korea digital payments market size was estimated to expand at a CAGR of 8.70% between 2026 and 2035.
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With the rise of technologies like near field communication in the financial sector, it has become possible to transfer money using debit cards, credit cards, and mobile phones without swiping them or scanning QR codes.
The presence of a strong ICT infrastructure and great smartphone penetration has enabled the growth of digital banks in South Korea. These digital banks do not have physical branches but provide banking services electronically through mobile apps.
The credit card usage is expected to increase across South Korea and thus the outlook for digital payments remains positive.
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8.7%
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The increasing digital payment transaction amounts indicate a growing prevalence of cashless payments in South Korea. With one of the highest rates of smartphone usage globally, a rising number of South Koreans are opting for mobile payment options. Among the popular digital payment applications in South Korea are Kakao Pay, Naver Pay, and Toss Payments.
As per the South Korea digital payments market analysis, the retail and e-commerce sector is one of the leading end-users of digital banking payments. This is because of the proliferation of online channels for purchasing apparels, renting houses, taking premium services for subscriptions, and booking flight and hotel tickets, among other things. Besides, self-checkout kiosks, which account for 80% of all counters in South Korea, is enabled with digital payment technology to provide a smooth shopping experience to customers.
In the BFSI industry, the use of digital payment channels ensures safe money transfer especially when the amount concerned is large. Mobile banking apps also enable people to track their transaction history, check bank balance, and make quick payments without visiting a bank’s physical branch.
Cloud-based payment platforms are expected to account for a significant share of the South Korea digital payments market. This is because they simplify information sharing between banks and vendors during any electronic purchase and operate independently of on-premise digital payment servers which can get damaged during power outages. It helps banks keep track of the huge volume of digital payments occurring every day and obtain storage services for sensitive information that cannot be compromised. It enables banks to lower their operating costs and improve services while enhancing customer satisfaction.
"South Korea Digital Payments Market Report and Forecast 2026-2035" offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:
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Market Breakup by Mode of Payment
Market Breakup by Deployment Mode
Market Breakup by End Use
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The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.70% between 2026 and 2035.
The market is driven by the proliferation of mobile payment applications and the benefits offered by them, including reliability and quick money transfer.
The key trends aiding the market expansion include rapid technological innovations and the rise of digital banks.
The major modes of payment are bank cards, digital wallets, digital currencies, and net banking, among others.
The major end users are BFSI, IT and telecom, healthcare, retail and e-commerce, and transportation, among others.
The major players in the market are PayPal Holdings Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., NHN Corp. (NHN Payco Co., Ltd.), Naver Financial Corp., Coupang Inc., Kakao Corp., Toss Payments Co., Ltd., Eleventh Street Co., Ltd. (SK Pay), and SSG.com Co., Ltd., among others.
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| Base Year | 2025 |
| Historical Period | 2019-2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2026-2035 |
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