Payment preferences in peri-urban areas in South Africa 2022, by payment method

Published by Statista Research Department, Oct 8, 2024

As of 2023, cash was the most preferred method of payment in peri-urban areas in South Africa, at 33 percent. Service provider apps were the second most utilized payment method, at 25 percent. However, only eight percent make use of credit cards, which is significantly lower than those in urban areas.

Payment preferences in peri-urban areas in South Africa in 2022, by payment method

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Release date

November 2022

Region

Africa, South Africa

Survey time period

September to October 2022

Number of respondents

453 respondents

Age group

25-44 years

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Data utilized Soweto as a proxy for peri-urban areas.

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