Marqeta Study: Even Satisfied Credit Cardholders Are Shopping For Their Next Card, Seeking Tailored Rewards and Embedded Finance Experiences
- 36% of US consumers plan to apply for a new credit card in the next year, with younger consumers being the most likely to drive new applications. 74% of consumers believe there is room for personalized rewards. 62% of consumers with a co-branded card consider themselves a customer of the brand or store instead of the bank.
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36% of US consumers surveyed said they plan to apply for a new credit card in the next 12 months, with that number among 18-44 year olds booming to55% . -
74% of US consumers surveyed said there is room to personalize rewards based on individual spending habits. -
62% of US consumers surveyed who own a co-branded card consider themselves a customer of the brand or store instead of the bank.
Marqeta’s 2023 State of Credit Report marks the third time the company has surveyed consumers in the US and
The report shows that credit cards are the gateway to additional financial products for consumers, helping brands and banks deepen their relationships and expand revenue. Over half of US consumers surveyed reported having more than one financial product from their credit card provider, with that number increasing to
“Our survey shows that consumers, especially younger ones, are not just looking for their next credit card, they are seeking something entirely different,” said Todd Pollak, Chief Revenue Officer at Marqeta. “In fact, they are expecting to get a card that is highly personalized and one that is fully integrated into the brand experience they use daily. While today the co-brand experience is still primarily owned by the bank, brands have a massive opportunity to embed tailored credit experiences that consumers desire most into their offerings.”
Rewards, Fees, and Personalization Take Center Stage
When searching for their next credit card, consumers surveyed reported being most influenced by the level of flexibility and personalization available. Not surprisingly, rewards have a firm hold on US consumers, with
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44% of US respondents with more than one credit card said better rewards would get them to switch to a different top-of-wallet card -
74% of US consumers said there is room to personalize rewards based on individual spending habits. -
70% of US consumers surveyed said credit card fees impacted their decision to apply for a credit card and59% said the impact on credit score weighed heavily on their decision.
“Our 2023 State of Credit report shows that consumer decisions to apply for a new credit card rely less on their satisfaction with their current cards and more on their desire for differentiated credit offerings,” said Pollak. “While rewards may initially pique consumer interest in applying for new credit cards, it's the ability to customize rewards and integrate them into shopping experiences that will earn adoption and loyalty.”
Credit Cards Are Strategic Embedded Finance Opportunity for Brands
Consumers have become more reliant on their favorite brands to provide credit products, with
Buy Now, Pay Later’s Credit-Building Potential
According to Marqeta’s report, consumers are looking to use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services as tools that help build credit and open access to additional credit services. Seventy-one percent of US BNPL users surveyed would be interested in accessing other financial services through their BNPL provider, up from
"Marqeta’s 2023 State of Credit report provides in depth insights into changing consumer credit habits and acts as a roadmap to help financial services companies build, grow, and sustain consumer financial relationships. And what is most surprising is the apparent opportunity it reveals for merchant brands to become the face of these relationships by offering products, such as credit cards and BNPL, via embedded finance," said David Shipper, Strategic Advisor, Retail Banking and Payments at Datos Insights.
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About The 2023 State of Credit Report
Marqeta’s 2023 State of Credit survey was fielded by Propeller Research on behalf of Marqeta, surveying 3,046 consumers ages 18 and up (2,012 in the US, 1,034 in the
About Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ)
Marqeta’s modern card issuing platform empowers its customers to create customized and innovative payment cards and embedded finance offerings. Marqeta’s platform, powered by open APIs, gives its customers the ability to build more configurable and flexible payment experiences, accelerating product development and democratizing access to card issuing technology. Its modern architecture provides instant access to highly scalable, cloud-based payment infrastructure that enables customers to launch and manage their own card programs, issue cards and authorize and settle transactions. Marqeta is headquartered in
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