Nigeria: POS transactions surge over 10,700x in 14 years, as ATM use declines

As ATMs struggle with cash shortages, Nigerians have turned to POS to fill the gap — even when using them comes with higher fees. POS transactions in Nigeria jumped from just below one million in 2009 to nearly 10 billion in 2023.

The largest single-year increase in POS transactions occurred in 2023, while ATM usage peaked in 2020 but has since dropped consistently. In 2021, POS transactions surpassed ATM volumes for the first time, signalling a major change in how Nigerians handle these financial services.

Source:
Central Bank of Nigeria
Period:
2009-2023
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