United Kingdom

In The UK, Cash And Contactless Are Vying To Stay On Top
In The UK, Cash And Contactless Are Vying To Stay On Top
November 30, 2017  |  Cash

British banknotes are practically royalty. According to research in the new PYMNTS Global Cash Index™ U.K. Analysis, physical currency is still king (and queen) of...

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NEW STUDY: Can Cash Keep Its £70 Billion British Crown?
NEW STUDY: Can Cash Keep Its £70 Billion British Crown?
November 29, 2017  |  Cash

When it comes to payment usage in the U.K., cash is as close to British royalty as payments get — and not just because Queen Elizabeth...

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Today in Data: U.K. Lender Prodigy’s U.S. Expansion Funding
Today in Data: U.K. Lender Prodigy’s U.S. Expansion Funding
August 22, 2017  |  Today In Data

It can be argued that one of the highest costs to expanding professional careers is that of funding student loans. Post-primary schooling can be one...

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Visa Announces Plan To Open Two New Data Hubs
Visa Announces Plan To Open Two New Data Hubs
July 26, 2017  |  VISA

“Our mission is to be the best way to pay for everyone anywhere,” Visa’s Executive Vice President of Technology Rajat Taneja, told Karen Webster in...

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Contingency Plans Mulled Ahead of Brexit
Contingency Plans Mulled Ahead of Brexit
July 25, 2017  |  Brexit

Contingency plans seemed to be the name of the game in recent days as relates to Brexit, and as the Telegraph reported, companies are gearing...

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In Land Of Free Banking Apps, Red Ink And Investor Support Only Go So Far
In Land Of Free Banking Apps, Red Ink And Investor Support Only Go So Far
July 14, 2017  |  Banking

Upstarts are trying to eat traditional banks’ lunch, especially in Europe. But the field is a crowded one, awash in red ink. Will the capital pie...

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UK Government Recruits Big Banks For SME Trade Finance
UK Government Recruits Big Banks For SME Trade Finance
July 13, 2017  |  B2B Payments

As part of a broader effort to keep the economy strong post-Brexit, the United Kingdom has reportedly reached a deal with the nation’s largest banks...

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Online Purchases Rule The UK Commerce Arena
Online Purchases Rule The UK Commerce Arena
June 20, 2017  |  Payment Methods

As the popularity of online shopping continues to rise, it comes as no surprise that there has also been an uptick in card-not-present purchases. Worldwide,...

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This Is Brexit? First U.K. Consumer Spending Drop In Four Years
This Is Brexit? First U.K. Consumer Spending Drop In Four Years
June 13, 2017  |  International

The pound has been on a downward spiral since the Brexit referendum, and that inflation is reflected in lack of consumer spending. In May, the...

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