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Taiwan wallets overtake cards in online payments by 2030
Taiwan wallets overtake cards in online payments by 2030
E-commerce transaction value is forecast to rise from $23b in 2025 to $30b by 2030.
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Taiwan card spending jumps 88% as credit balances rise
June retail sales hit $24.82b whilst overdue credit improved to 0.16%
Taiwan bank bad loans rise in July but asset quality ‘manageable’: FSC
The average NPL ratio is the same as in June and lower than a year earlier.
Taiwan draws 1,005 finance industry talent via gold card programme
In APAC, most came from Hong Kong and Singapore.
HSBC names Gloria Sun as Market Head for Offshore Taiwan
She will lead the offshore teams in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Taiwan private banks buoyed by mergers and semiconductor demand
Some lenders’ mergers are expected to expand the franchise and improve profitability.
Cathay United Bank Taiwan honoured with three wins at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026
The bank secured wins in private wealth, credit card, and customer experience categories for Taiwan.
JCB contactless payment launches in Taipei Metro
Contactless payments are now available across four of Taiwan’s major metro systems.
Taiwan SME loans rise $2.27b in April with bad debt ratio improving
Average NPL ratio was 0.20% and lower than in March.
HSBC Private Bank names Edward Chiu as onshore Taiwan market head
Chiu has led the Premier Elite business of HSBC Taiwan since 2024.
Taiwan deposits hit $2.1t as forex falls
Foreign currency holdings were NT$8.91t versus NT$9.11t in March 2025.
Taiwanese banks’ SME lending rises $3.38b in March: FSC
NPL ratio rose 0.01 percentage points compared to February.
Taiwan card payments market set to hit $177.7b in 2026
The metro is set to accept contactless payments beginning July.
Taiwan SME loans rise to $520.63m in February
The average NPL ratio is the same as in January.
Taiwan banks’ loans and NPLs up in February
The NPL ratio was the same as in January, but 0.01 ppt lower than in February 2025.
Union Bank of Taiwan and Bank SinoPac enable JCB contactless payments
JCB cards can be used for public transportation in Japan and in overseas markets.
Digital payment balances in Taiwan jump to $542m in January boom
Account users also increased to 38.69 million.
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