| Product Code: ETC5533306 | Publication Date: Nov 2023 | Updated Date: Oct 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
| Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Vasudha | No. of Pages: 60 | No. of Figures: 30 | No. of Tables: 5 |
The Afghanistan contactless payment market is witnessing rapid adoption as consumers seek convenient and hygienic payment methods. Contactless payment solutions, including mobile wallets, contactless cards, and wearable devices, allow users to make transactions quickly by tapping or waving their devices near a payment terminal. With the ongoing digitalization of financial services and the COVID-19 pandemic driving the demand for touchless transactions, the contactless payment market in Afghanistan is experiencing robust growth.
The Afghanistan contactless payment market is driven by the growing adoption of contactless payment technologies such as near field communication (NFC) and QR code payments, offering convenience, speed, and security in transactions. Contactless payment methods enable consumers to make payments by tapping or scanning their mobile devices, cards, or wearables at point-of-sale terminals, reducing the need for physical contact and cash handling. With the increasing digitization of payment systems and the emphasis on hygiene and safety in transactions, there`s a rising demand for contactless payment solutions in retail, transportation, hospitality, and other sectors in Afghanistan. Factors such as infrastructure development, smartphone penetration, and consumer preference for digital payments contribute to the expansion of the contactless payment market in Afghanistan.
Challenges in the Afghanistan contactless payment market include infrastructure limitations, regulatory compliance, and consumer adoption barriers. While contactless payment technologies offer convenience and speed at the point of sale, there may be limited access to NFC-enabled terminals and payment networks in Afghanistan. Additionally, ensuring interoperability and security of contactless payment systems amidst regulatory constraints and technological constraints pose challenges for payment service providers and financial institutions. Moreover, educating merchants and consumers about the benefits and security features of contactless payments is crucial for overcoming adoption barriers and promoting cashless transactions in Afghanistan.
In Afghanistan, the government is actively promoting policies to drive the adoption and expansion of contactless payment solutions to enhance financial inclusion, convenience, and efficiency in transactions. Policies are aimed at creating an enabling ecosystem through investments in digital infrastructure, regulatory reforms, and consumer education campaigns. Efforts are focused on fostering partnerships between government agencies, financial institutions, and technology providers to develop secure, interoperable, and user-friendly contactless payment systems. Additionally, regulatory frameworks are being established to ensure consumer protection, data privacy, and security standards, fostering trust and confidence among users and promoting the growth of the contactless payment market.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Overview |
3.1 Afghanistan Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Component , 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Vertical, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.2.1 Increasing smartphone penetration in Afghanistan |
4.2.2 Growing adoption of digital payment solutions |
4.2.3 Government initiatives to promote cashless transactions |
4.3 Market Restraints |
4.3.1 Limited internet connectivity in some regions of Afghanistan |
4.3.2 Lack of awareness and trust in contactless payment methods |
4.3.3 Security concerns related to contactless transactions |
5 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Trends |
6 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Segmentations |
6.1 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market, By Component |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Hardware, 2021-2031F |
6.1.3 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Solutions, 2021-2031F |
6.1.4 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Services, 2021-2031F |
6.2 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market, By Vertical |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Retail, 2021-2031F |
6.2.3 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Hospitality, 2021-2031F |
6.2.4 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Healthcare, 2021-2031F |
6.2.5 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Energy and Utilities, 2021-2031F |
6.2.6 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By Transportation and Logistics, 2021-2031F |
6.2.7 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenues & Volume, By BFSI, 2021-2031F |
7 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Key Performance Indicators |
8.1 Number of active contactless payment users in Afghanistan |
8.2 Average transaction value for contactless payments |
8.3 Growth rate of contactless payment transactions |
8.4 Number of merchants accepting contactless payments |
8.5 Frequency of contactless payment usage in different regions of Afghanistan |
9 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Component , 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Opportunity Assessment, By Vertical, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Afghanistan Contactless Payment Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations | 13 Disclaimer |