Understanding Borrowing Behaviour in the EU: The Role of Mobile Payments, Financial Literacy, and Financial Access

Usman Khalid, Amjad Ali and Marc Audi

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Abstract: This paper examines the impact of mobile payments, financial literacy, and access to formal financial systems on borrowing practices among individuals residing in the European Union. It utilises data from the 2023 Flash Eurobarometer 525 and predicts the probability of consumer loan ownership through a logistic regression model. The analysis shows that borrowers generally possess higher financial literacy, suggesting an empowered approach to managing debt. Surprisingly, users of digital financial services tend to borrow less, potentially indicating that they prefer alternative tools or manage their finances more prudently. Moreover, possessing financial products such as savings accounts, mortgages, and insurance increases the likelihood of borrowing, whereas access to long-term investment products like pensions is linked with lower borrowing levels. These results suggest that borrowing decisions are partially influenced by access to financial instruments, individual financial knowledge, attitudes towards digital finance, and targeted policies emphasising education alongside comprehensive financial strategies.

Keywords: Consumer Financial Behaviour; Financial Literacy; Borrowing Patterns; Digital Finance; European Union (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: G2 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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