This report was originally published by Redseer.
1. Fintech payments in Indonesia have witnessed explosive growth in the past years with e-wallets being the torchbearer for adoption
Indonesia fintech payments have seen a massive upsurge in adoption over the past few years owing to the digital, socio-economic (unbanked population) and regulatory enablers, along with an agile startup ecosystem. Much of the rise has come off the back of e-wallet adoption as it has rapidly integrated itself with the internet ecosystem. Moreover, the Indonesian government has been pushing its use through tolls, public transport and other avenues, which is catalyzing adoption. Multiple players that exist in the space are cutting across consumer internet sectors. However, each player had a distinct focus on certain sub-segments.
Indonesia e-wallets Market, GMV (Indexed to 100) | 2017 = 100
Fintech Payments growth enablers and drivers
Top Two Sector Focus of Key Players (2019)
2. While Covid-19 increased the adoption of digital payments, poor performance of sectors like ride hailing and food tech have offset some of these gains
Although sectors like e-tailing have seen a massive upsurge in digital payments, sectors like ride hailing and food tech, which constituted a large share of e-wallet transactions, have been badly affected by Covid-19. Fintech payments’ value share however has remained resilient – even momentarily outperforming pre-Covid levels, owing to panic buying. Also, transaction volumes are recovering rapidly with the brisk adoption of previously nascent sectors like EdTech and eHealth, along with government partnerships.
Major sectors in e-wallets mapped to GMV growth
Fintech Payments, Transactions & Nominal Value, (Indexed to 100) | Feb 2020 = 100
| Consumer Pulse – “I have been using more online payments in the last one-two months, primarily to ensure that me and family are safe. eWallets have made it easier to go contactless and I have almost stopped withdrawing cash from ATMs” – Frequent buyer, Jakarta |
3. The sector is in a state of flux with partnerships being struck and funding being raised – newer firms need to produce differentiated offerings to really stand out
The sector is ripe with activity with players actively looking to strike partnerships with government and other entities. It will be key for players to stay nimble, while effectively leveraging their market expertise to remain relevant in this ecosystem, which is in flux.
4. 4P’s will be key, for sustained competitive advantage and market domination in this new normal
| 4P’s are expected to be at the heart of the contender strategy – Protecting core customer base, Packaging services, Partnering with other internet entities and participating in government initiatives. Fintech payment incumbents in Indonesia are already adopting these levers for sustained growth. However, nuanced and steadfast application of these strategies will differentiate the leaders from the pack. The jury is still out on who will go on to dominate in this new normal. |
This report was originally published by Redseer.
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