Worldpay processes over 1000 payments per second during China Singles Day

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Worldpay processed on average over 9,000 transactions per minute globally during China Singles Day 2015 with transactions peaking at 1,111 transactions per second during the day’s busiest sales period.

The number of transactions Worldpay processed on Singles Day more than doubled between 2014 and 2015, rising 146%. The total value of Singles Day transactions rose 320% between 2014 and 2015.

In the UK the total value of China Singles Day transactions made on cards in the UK grew 251% and the volume of transactions was up 307%.

Shane Happach, chief commercial officer, Global e-commerce at Worldpay, said: “We’ve been tracking the rise of China Singles Day for a few years now, and it’s incredible to see just how quickly the event has risen to prominence. Alibaba just revealed that Singles Day was the biggest ecommerce day in history, and our global transaction figures only reinforce just how relevant this event has become for online shoppers everywhere. It will be interesting to see how this year’s BlackFriday sales stack up, particularly with many major retailers announcing they’re opting out.”

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What this means

Worldpay's robust transaction processing capabilities, handling over 9,000 transactions per minute, position it as a formidable player in the high-volume e-commerce payment sector. The significant growth rates for Singles Day transactions, far exceeding 2014 figures, show the immense market potential in Asia and beyond. This performance intensifies pressure on rival payment processors to match such scalability and global reach. Competitors like Alibaba's own payment systems or other international providers must now demonstrate comparable capacity and international penetration. The risk for Worldpay is maintaining this growth trajectory amidst increasing competition and evolving retail landscapes. Retailers should keenly observe how Worldpay’s 2016 Singles Day processing figures compare to its 2015 peak.

Wei Zhang

Questions & Answers

What was the average number of transactions Worldpay processed globally per minute on China Singles Day 2015?

Worldpay processed over 9,000 transactions per minute globally on China Singles Day 2015. This was during the period of the event, with transactions peaking at 1,111 per second.

How much did the total value of Singles Day transactions processed by Worldpay increase between 2014 and 2015?

The total value of Singles Day transactions processed by Worldpay rose by 320% between 2014 and 2015. This indicates significant growth for the event.

What was the growth in volume and value for China Singles Day transactions made on cards in the UK?

In the UK, the total value of China Singles Day transactions made on cards grew by 251%. The volume of these transactions was up by 307% over the same period.

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