Core Insights - The trend of young people moving away from credit cards is increasing, with a significant decline in credit card usage and ownership among the younger generation [2][6][11] Group 1: Decline in Credit Card Usage - The number of credit cards and combined lending cards in China decreased by 52 million in the first half of 2025 compared to 2023, marking 11 consecutive quarters of decline [2] - The average number of credit cards held by individuals aged 90s has dropped from 5 to 2.3, while the 00s generation shows a 42% rate of being cardless [2][6] - As of the second quarter of 2023, the total number of credit cards in circulation was 715 million, down 0.83% from the previous quarter and over 11% from the peak of 807 million in 2022 [4] Group 2: Financial Performance of Banks - In the first half of 2025, the credit card loan balance of six major state-owned banks and eight joint-stock banks totaled 7.52 trillion yuan, a decrease of 197.57 billion yuan or 2.56% from the beginning of the year [2][3] - Among 14 listed banks, 11 reported a contraction in credit card loan balances, with China Bank experiencing the largest decline of 13.88% [3] - The total credit card transaction amount across 12 banks shrank by 1.42 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 11.05% [3] Group 3: Changing Consumer Behavior - Young consumers are increasingly favoring alternative payment methods like "Huabei" and digital bank cards, with 45% of 95s believing these options are more convenient [6][7] - The topic of "cancelling credit cards" has gained significant traction on social media, indicating a cultural shift towards "debt-free" living among younger generations [6][7] - Issues such as hidden fees, annual fees, and reduced benefits have discouraged many users from maintaining their credit cards [7] Group 4: Industry Transformation - The credit card industry is transitioning from a phase of rapid expansion to one focused on value extraction from existing customers [4][11] - Over 40 banks have received approval to terminate credit card centers, signaling a shift towards refined operations rather than aggressive growth [8] - Banks are adjusting their credit card offerings, with many reducing benefits and increasing requirements for premium cards [9][10] Group 5: Future Directions - The future of credit cards is expected to focus on meeting the diverse needs of high-end customers and providing essential payment and credit conveniences for basic customers [10][11] - The rise of mobile payment solutions is reshaping the credit landscape, prompting traditional credit card services to reevaluate their value propositions [8][11]

中经记者 杨井鑫 北京报道 2025年上半年银行信用卡业务仍在持续"瘦身"中。随着上市银行上半年"成绩单"陆续公布，这一趋势得 到进一步印证。多家银行中报数据显示，尽管个人贷款业务规模有所增长，但是信用卡贷款规模的下滑 成为行业共性。 此外，今年多家银行陆续关停信用卡分中心，这些结构性调整明确释放出从规模扩张到价值重构的转型 信号。信用卡行业正在经历深层次变革，逐渐告别粗放增长模式，转向精细化、高价值的发展新阶段。 规模普降 8月27日，中信银行（601998.SH）公布2025年上半年业绩报告显示，截至6月末，该行信用卡累计发卡 1.26亿张，较上年年末增长2.12%；信用卡贷款余额4584.55亿元。报告期内，信用卡交易量10854.12亿 元，同比下降12.54%；实现信用卡业务收入244.86亿元，同比下降了14.61%。 对比中信银行2024年年报数据，中信银行信用卡在今年上半年的累计发卡量增加了300万张，但是信用 卡贷款余额却减少了294.27亿元。同时，信用卡的交易量和收入也处在下降通道中。 同日，浦发银行（600000.SH）2025年半年报显示，截至6月末，该行信用卡及透支余额3778.8 ...