
Annual credit card and debit cards issued in Spain 2000-2023
In 2023, approximately half of the payment cards issued in Spain were credit cards, reaching a total of over 46 million. Debit cards were found more often in the country, as that year there were almost 47 million of these cards. The numbers provided are estimates, based on the figures central banks have to supply. Owning a payment card does not immediately indicate it gets used, as there are significant differences within Europe when it comes to the use of certain payment methods.