The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) announced that, as of the third quarter of 2024, there were 11.9 million issued payment cards in the country, a 6.1% increase, or 700,000 more than in the same period last year.
The report highlights that domestic payment card transactions in Serbian stores reached 158.8 million, reflecting a 20.8% rise—27.4 million more transactions compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Foreign tourists contributed 16.8 million card payments, an increase of 20.1% or 2.8 million more transactions than in the same period the previous year.
NBS also emphasized that Serbia’s payment infrastructure continued to expand. By the end of September 2024, the country had 3,210 ATMs, a 5.2% increase from the previous year. Additionally, the number of POS terminals grew by 15.9%, reaching nearly 154,000 by the end of September, enabling more payment options for customers.
Regarding online shopping, the NBS reported an 18.1% rise in the number of online stores, totaling 4,535 at the end of October, which represents the addition of 695 new e-commerce sites accepting cashless payments and instant payments via cards.
