This research study involved the extensive use of secondary sources, directories, and databases, such as Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Hoovers and Bloomberg BusinessWeek, to identify and collect information useful for a technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the payment gateway market. The primary sources have been mainly industry experts from the core and related industries and preferred suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, technology developers, alliances, and organizations related to all segments of the value chain of this market. In-depth interviews have been conducted with various primary respondents, including key industry participants, subject matter experts, C-level executives of key market players, and industry consultants to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information.
Secondary Research
The market for companies offering payment gateway solutions and services to different verticals has been estimated and projected based on the secondary data made available through paid and unpaid sources, as well as by analyzing their product portfolios in the ecosystem of the payment gateway market. It also involved rating company products based on their performance and quality. In the secondary research process, various sources such as Journal of Electronic Commerce Research (JECR), International Journal of Electronic Commerce (IJEC), and Electronic Commerce Research and Applications (ECRA) have been referred to for identifying and collecting information for this study on the payment gateway market. The secondary sources included annual reports, press releases investor presentations of companies, white papers, journals, and certified publications and articles by recognized authors, directories, and databases. Secondary research has been mainly used to obtain key information about the supply chain of the market, the total pool of key players, market classification, segmentation according to industry trends to the bottommost level, regional markets, and key developments from both market- and technology-oriented perspectives that have been further validated by primary sources.
Primary Research
In the primary research process, various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information on the market. The primary sources from the supply side included various industry experts, including Chief Experience Officers (CXOs); Vice Presidents (VPs); directors from business development, marketing, and product development/innovation teams; related key executives from payment gateway solution vendors, SIs, professional service providers, and industry associations; and key opinion leaders. Primary interviews were conducted to gather insights, such as market statistics, revenue data collected from solutions and services, market breakups, market size estimations, market forecasts, and data triangulation. Primary research also helped in understanding various trends related to technologies, applications, deployments, and regions. Stakeholders from the demand side, such as Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Strategy Officers (CSOs), and end users using payment gateway solutions, were interviewed to understand the buyer’s perspective on suppliers, products, service providers, and their current usage of payment gateway solutions which would impact the overall payment gateway market.
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Market Size Estimation
Multiple approaches were adopted to estimate and forecast the size of the payment gateway market. The first approach involves estimating market size by summing up the revenue generated by companies through the sale of payment gateway offerings.
Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the total size of the payment gateway market. These methods were extensively used to estimate the size of various segments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:
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Key players in the market have been identified through extensive secondary research.
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In terms of value, the industry’s supply chain and market size have been determined through primary and secondary research processes.
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All percentage shares, splits, and breakups have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
Market Size Estimation Methodology-Bottom-up approach
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Market Size Estimation Methodology-Top-Down Approach
Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size, the payment gateway market was divided into several segments and subsegments. A data triangulation procedure was used to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments, wherever applicable. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from the demand and supply sides. Along with data triangulation and market breakdown, the market size was validated by the top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Market Definition
The payment gateway market refers to the sector of the financial technology (fintech) industry focused on providing technology solutions that facilitate the secure transmission of payment data between merchants, consumers, and financial institutions. Payment gateways serve as the intermediary that authorizes and processes electronic transactions, enabling businesses to accept various forms of payment, such as credit cards, debit cards, digital wallets, and alternative payment methods, for goods and services purchased online, in-store, or via mobile devices. These solutions play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and secure transfer of funds, while also offering features such as fraud prevention, encryption, and compliance with industry standards and regulations such as PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard). The payment gateway market encompasses a wide range of providers, including traditional financial institutions, fintech startups, and third-party payment service providers, catering to the diverse needs of merchants across various industries and regions.
Key Stakeholders
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Payment Gateway Providers
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Merchant
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Customers
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Financial Institutions
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Card Networks
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Payment Processors
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Government Agencies
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Investment Firms
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Payment gateway Alliances/Groups
Report Objectives
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To determine, segment, and forecast the payment gateway market by type, vertical, and region in terms of value
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To forecast the size of the market segments with respect to 5 main regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America
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To provide detailed information about the major factors (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) influencing the growth of the market
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To study the complete value chain and related industry segments and perform a value chain analysis of the market landscape
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To strategically analyze the macro and micro-markets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the total market
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To analyze the industry trends, pricing data, patents, and innovations related to the market
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To analyze the opportunities for stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the market
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To profile the key players in the market and comprehensively analyze their market share/ranking and core competencies
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To track and analyze competitive developments, such as mergers & acquisitions, product launches & developments, partnerships, agreements, collaborations, business expansions, and R&D activities
Available Customizations
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Country-wise information
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Analysis for additional countries (up to five)
Company Information
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Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to 5)
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Payment Gateway Market