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Data Dictionary

The Data Dictionary provides information on relevant industry statistics to researchers and others interested in the payment card industry. Gathering payment card industry data can be difficult because there are often multiple sources for seemingly similar statistics. Definitions and calculations of statistics are also difficult to find and interpret. To address these problems, PCC staff has developed this dictionary of industry statistics and, where necessary, has worked with analysts at source institutions to confirm definition and calculation details.

The dictionary is a work in progress, and additional statistical categories will be added over time. Statistics about the following are described in the dictionary: credit cards, debit cards, ATMs, and consumer credit.

Users can view the individual entries by selecting a statistic from the tabbed menu below.

A PDF version of the Data Dictionary PDF (2.9 MB, 47 pages) is also available.

Automated Teller Machines

ATM Transaction Volume

ATM Deployment

Consumer Economic Data

Consumer Credit

Personal Consumption Expenditure

Personal Income

Personal Savings

National Employment/Unemployment

Consumer Confidence

Business and Non-business Bankruptcy Filings

Retail E-Commerce Sales

Internet Fraud

Credit Cards

Charge-off Rates

Delinquency Rates

Lines of Credit

Number of Credit Cards

Interest Rates

Credit Card Transaction Volume

Debit Cards

Online and Offline Debit

Total Debit Cards

Point-of-Sale Acceptance

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