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Follow on Google News | Credit Cards Number one Online Payment Method in Asia-Pacific RegionThe "Asia-Pacific Online Payment Methods 2012" report by yStats.com analyzes recent developments in E-Commerce payment methods, first for the entire region and then separately for 7 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Predominance of Credit Cards in Japan and Third-Party Payments in China In Japan, every resident had on average more than six credit cards in 2011, which was the most popular online payment option there. Japan is the largest online shopping market in the Asia-Pacific region, which could have been one of the reasons for PayPal to enter the market via a joint venture with Japanese Softbank in May 2012. So-called third-party payments, where a third party acts as a middleman, are especially popular in China, with Alipay accounting for the biggest market share in this sector. Popularity of PayPal in Asia-Pacific Region soars According to the "Asia-Pacific Online Payment Methods 2012" report by yStats.com, in 2011, credit cards were the most frequently used E-Commerce payment method in South Korea, followed by bank transfers. In India, neither E-Commerce nor online payment methods are widespread, while many banks in Vietnam have been partnering with online payment providers in 2012. Since July 2012, PayPal has also been active in Malaysia, where the company began offering mobile payment options in cooperation with Malaysia Airlines for flight bookings. In Australia, PayPal was the most popular online payment method in 2011, ahead of credit card payments. The development of online payment markets in the Asia-Pacific region varies widely. Whereas credit cards and third-party payments are very popular in many countries, in other countries, such as India, online payment methods do not yet play a significant role. Press Contact: yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG Behringstrasse 28a, D-22765 Hamburg Phone: +49 (0)40 - 39 90 68 50 Fax: +49 (0)40 - 39 90 68 51 E-Mail: press@ystats.com Internet: www.ystats.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ About yStats.com yStats.com has been committed to research up-to-date, objective and demand-based data on markets and competitors for top managers from various industries since 2005. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, the firm has a strong international focus and is specialized in secondary market research. In addition to offering reports on markets and competitors, yStats.com also carries out client-specific research. Clients include leading global enterprises from various industries including B2C E-Commerce, electronic payment systems, mail order and direct marketing, logistics, as well as banking and consulting. End
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