Qatar
Qatar’s payment landscape in 2026 is shaped by strong adoption of international card schemes. Credit and debit cards account for around 91% of transaction volume, reflecting a high-value, card-led market. For global merchants, optimizing for reliable, high-authorization card processing is key to reaching consumers and unlocking growth in Qatar.
*Data is for Codapay in the period of 1st Oct 2024 - 30th Sep 2025
Impact figures
82%
Android users
18%
iOS users
32.3%
Credit & Debit Card ownership
143.8M
App downloads in 2025
125.3M
App revenue (USD) in 2025
Insights
Digital wallets
Qatar’s highly Android-dominant market limits Apple Pay's effectiveness for enabling online payments.
Cards
Credit & Debit cards have moderate penetration in-market yet drive 91% of Codapay volumes, demonstrating strong card preference among Qatar's digitally engaged consumers.
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