Belgium vs France: Payment services (sent), direct debits and credit transfers (Euro)

Belgium
25.98 million
in 2021
France
100.57 million
in 2021
Belgium rank
4th
France rank
2nd

Payment services (sent), direct debits and credit transfers (Euro) over time

  • Belgium
  • France
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How they compare

France currently reports 100.57 million against 25.98 million in Belgium, a difference of 74.59 million.

That makes France's figure about 3.9 times Belgium's.

Across all 22 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 4th and France ranks 2nd of 24 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium France Difference Ahead
2000s 18.04 million 104.96 million 86.91 million France
2010s 18.97 million 86.52 million 67.55 million France
2020s 26.44 million 100.12 million 73.68 million France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher payment services (sent), direct debits and credit transfers, Belgium or France?
France, at 100.57 million against 25.98 million in Belgium as of 2021.
What is the difference in payment services (sent), direct debits and credit transfers between Belgium and France?
74.59 million, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and France?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Belgium and France rank globally for payment services (sent), direct debits and credit transfers?
Belgium ranks 4th and France ranks 2nd of 24 countries.
Where does this data come from?
European Central Bank, published as Payment services (sent), direct debits and credit transfers (Euro, Euro). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Payment services (sent), direct debits and credit transfers (Euro, Euro)
Source
European Central Bank
Licence
ECB Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
28 places, 511 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed