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Réunion
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Réunion uses the euro as a French Indian Ocean territory, connecting local accounts and card services to European banking arrangements. Distance still matters for provider coverage and cross-border commerce. GDP per capita was about US$29,800 in 2024; population was 881,000 in 2022.

Population

881K

GDP

$26B

GDP per Capita

$30K

GDP Growth

0.5%

Deepdive

World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in Réunion

Réunion's 2022 survey found cash used for over half of point-of-sale purchases, especially small amounts. Cards were preferred for purchases above €20, illustrating how attachment to notes coexists with contactless payment habits.

ATMs (PER 100K)

62.7

BANKS (PER 100K)

18.7

DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

1.5

CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.3

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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025