Market share of online payment processing software on web domains worldwide 2025

In January 2025, PayPal continued to dominate the market for online payment processing technologies worldwide, holding a market share of 45 percent. Coming in second place was Stripe with a market share of approximately 17 percent. This according to a ranking that measured the use of these payment methods on the web domains of companies worldwide. The source, however, does not define from which countries these companies are.

PayPal leads the race

PayPal is a leading global digital payment provider that enables users to make online, mobile, and peer-to-peer payments. It is a popular payment method for digital purchases on e-commerce sites such as eBay and Amazon. In 2020 and 2021, PayPal reported its strongest revenue growth, increasing by over 20 percent year-on-year, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Statista's Global Consumer Survey figures, PayPal adoption in 2022 was high in countries like Germany, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Austria.

Future of digital payments

The payments industry is undergoing significant changes due to new regulations and the Fintech revolution. Innovative solutions from Fintech companies are challenging traditional banks and card networks to adapt and remain relevant. To stay significant, they must provide digital payment solutions, personalized customer service, and collaborate with other banks and Fintech companies to create new revenue streams. The focus is on real-time, low-value, high-volume payments for peer-to-peer, e-commerce, and m-commerce (mobile e-commerce).