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Geographic Market Commentary

Mastercard Inc · 2026-07-30 · Importance 23 · Surprise 22

Latin America was the fastest-growing reported region in Q2, with local-currency gross dollar volume up 13.9%, purchase volume up 16.9% and purchase transactions up 16.8%. Europe delivered 8.5% gross dollar volume growth and 10.5% purchase-volume growth, while APMEA posted 8.4% and 10.9% growth, respectively. The United States was comparatively slower, with gross dollar volume up 5.5% and purchase volume up 6.5%; U.S. cash volume declined 5.0%.

Key facts

• Latin America GDV for Q2 2026: $269 billion, growth 24.4% USD and 13.9% local; Latin America purchase volume: $203 billion, growth local 16.9%. source
• APMEA GDV for Q2 2026: $654 billion, growth 8.1% USD and 8.4% local; APMEA purchase volume: $508 billion, growth local 10.9%. source
• Europe GDV for Q2 2026: $1,025 billion, growth 9.6% USD and 8.5% local; Europe purchase volume: $838 billion, growth local 10.5%. source
• United States GDV for Q2 2026: $858 billion, growth 5.5% USD and 5.5% local; U.S. purchase volume: $794 billion, growth local 6.5%. source