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GSMA says mobile money transactions reached $2 trillion in 2025

Source: telecomsMarch 24, 2026
TL;DR:
  • GSMA said mobile money transactions reached $2 trillion in 2025.
  • The 2025 total doubled from the level recorded in 2021.
  • The report highlights continued growth in mobile-based financial services.

GSMA said mobile money transactions reached $2 trillion in 2025. The industry body said that total was double the level recorded in 2021.

The reported figure covers mobile money transactions tracked by GSMA for 2025. The source states that transaction value doubled over four years, from 2021 to 2025, but does not provide a regional breakdown, transaction count, or operator-level figures in the cited summary.

Mobile money remains an important adjacent market for mobile operators, even though it is separate from eSIM itself. For the telecom sector, growth in mobile-based financial services adds to the role of operators beyond connectivity, alongside developments in eSIM, remote SIM provisioning (RSP), and digital customer onboarding.

Related Questions

How big was the mobile money market in 2025?
$2 trillion in mobile money transactions were recorded in 2025, according to GSMA.
Did mobile money grow since 2021?
Yes. GSMA said the 2025 transaction total was double the level recorded in 2021.

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