Struggling to keep track of the best transaction data providers for each region? We break down the transaction space by region and dataset type: card, point-of-sale and receipt. For each area, we provide a graphic which plots each dataset on a graph of investor adoption and data requirements served. Finally, for all the top providers, we deliver our one-line strengths and weaknesses.

This piece addresses the following regions in order:

• North America
• Europe
• China
• Asia (ex. China)
• Other regions (including Central and South America)

Each section follows the same pattern. First, we address the top providers in each space, ranking them and giving our opinion. Then, we outline the longer tail of transaction providers, which are less widely adopted by investors but offer opportunities for those seeking differentiated data sources. For reference, we have only included providers with company-level transaction data.