Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of the following: financial transactions processing (except central banks); reserve and liquidity services (except central banks); and check or other financial instrument clearinghouse services (except central banks). Industry participants are involved in the transfer of funds between payer and payee. These transfers are physical check processing, electronic check processing, electronic funds transfers through automated clearing houses, and debit and credit card payments.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.