Abstract:
The objective of this study is to investigate the factors determining the demand for Debit Visa Electron cards in Bangkok. By using data from both primary and secondary sources to analyze descriptively and quantitatively and determining factors influencing such demand. Cross section data from interviewing 170 Debit Visa Electron card members in Bangkok are used as a primary source. Ordinary Least Squares method (OLS) is performed to estimate the coefficient of the regression equation.The results of the study show that card members are both male and female of similar proportion (13 12). Most of them (60%) are between 21 -30 years of age. The card members whose age is less than 21 years comprise 20% of the sample, while 15.9% are members of 31 - 40 years. Approximately 72% of the sample hold a bachelor's degree and still single (82%). It was also note that, half of the card members are university students and about 60% are those who have income of less than 7,000baht per month. The main reasons for using debit cards are convenience and safety factors.The study finds that factors determining demand for Debit Visa Electron cards in Bangkok are age of the card members (AGE), level of education of card members (EDU) and the frequency in using these cards (PAY).