Cards: the future of European payments

Unlock the future of European payments with modern card issuing

Cards remain the backbone of Europe’s payment ecosystem—even as new digital wallets and alternative methods enter the market. With usage and transaction volumes continuing to surge, banks that modernize issuing now will be best positioned to unlock new revenue, reduce cost and risk, and deliver seamless, multi-rail customer experiences.

In this white paper, you'll explore:

• Why cards remain Europe’s preferred payment method despite the rise of wallets and A2A
• How modernization helps banks cut cost, reduce risk, and compete with digital-first issuers
• How cloud-native, API-driven issuing platforms enable faster innovation and multi-rail strategies

Discover how modern card issuing can help your organization reduce complexity, fuel growth, and stay top-of-wallet in a rapidly evolving European payments landscape.