The use of Bizum continues to grow strongly in Spain, and CaixaBank has become the main driver of this mobile payment solution. According to the bank's latest data, it has reached a 30% market share in this service, consolidating its position as the undisputed leader in peer-to-peer money transfers.
During the first half of the year, CaixaBank customers made over 171 million transfers via Bizum, an average of 950.000 transactions per day. In addition, online payments also saw a significant increase , exceeding 17 million transactions.
Record figures in shipments and payments
The bank has achieved these results thanks to a constantly growing user base. As of the end of June, CaixaBank had 9,52 million registered Bizum customers, 6% more than the previous year. Of these, 91% have used the service in the last three months , demonstrating high loyalty and recurring use.
In the e-commerce sector, payments made with Bizum reached 17,67 million transactions, 13% more than in the previous six months, even though that period included Christmas shopping. This growth reflects the increasing acceptance of Bizum as a payment method in online stores.
The addition of recurring payments, such as subscriptions to digital services, is also driving its use. Amazon already accepts this payment method , opening up new opportunities for users to incorporate Bizum into their daily lives.
International expantion
Bizum's reach extends beyond Spain. The partnership with Bancomat Pay in Italy and MB Way in Portugal has enabled users to send and receive money instantly between these countries. During the first half of the year, over 106.000 international transactions were recorded , 26% of which involved CaixaBank customers.
Portugal has become the main destination for these transactions, accounting for 87% of CaixaBank customers' international operations. This European integration is a key step towards creating a common payments infrastructure across the continent.
With these figures, CaixaBank and Bizum demonstrate that mobile payments are now a firmly established reality in Spain and Europe. The commitment to innovation and collaboration between financial institutions is transforming how people manage their money, and all indications are that this trend will continue to grow in the coming months.
