#Cards

QR Ph accounted for 55% of total payment volume processed by PayMongo merchants in the first half of 2026, overtaking cards and e-wallets on the platform, according to data released by the fintech company. By comparison, cards accounted for 19% of payment volume this year, while e-wallets made up 21%. While cards made up 19% of payment volume, they represented only 7% of all transactions, suggesting they continue to be used for larger purchases and corporate expenses. Secure Digital (or SD for short) cards have been around since the early 2000s after three companies, Sandisk, Panasonic, and Toshiba all came together in 1999 to develop and market them as the industry standard. It's been almost twenty years since, and it's safe to say that their goal back in 1999 has been more than achieved, given the widespread use of SD cards. SD cards look like they're here to stay, and the least you can do to get the most out of the technology is to understand it so that you can make more educated buying decisions. Worry not though, as we're here to break it all down for you. Types of SD cards The simplest way to categorize SD cards into different types is by size, so that is where we will begin. Read more in our articles including "QR Ph now leads digital payments in the Philippines" and "A Complete Guide to SD Cards".