Payment Industry Update: Cross-Border Transactions Grow 20% During FIFA World Cup
Visa data shows that during the recent FIFA World Cup, cross-border payment transactions in the host countries (US, Canada, and Mexico) rose by 20% year-over-year, and contactless payments (Tap-to-pay) increased by 12%, demonstrating the strong impact of major events on cross-border consumption.
What are the key facts?
- 1Cross-border transactions grew 20% during FIFA World Cup
- 2Tap-to-pay transactions increased by 12%
- 3Visa releases relevant payment data
What happened?
Visa released a report stating that during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, cross-border transaction volumes in North America significantly increased, with the penetration rate of contactless payment methods rising, reflecting the digital transformation of consumer payment habits.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Major international events are peak periods for cross-border consumption. Sellers should prepare payment interfaces in advance and support various mainstream payment methods to capture consumer benefits.