U.K.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-­western coast of the European mainland.

Klarna Opens New UK Headquarters
Klarna Opens New UK Headquarters
May 12, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Klarna continues its U.K. expansion with a new London headquarters and an expanded office in Manchester, the buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm announced in...

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Today In Payments: eBay Now Offers UK SMB Loans; DoorDash, Rite Aid Partner For Same-Day Delivery
Today In Payments: eBay Now Offers UK SMB Loans; DoorDash, Rite Aid Partner For Same-Day...
May 12, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, eBay will offer loans to U.K. small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and Rite Aid will offer same-day delivery through DoorDash. Plus,...

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eBay Makes Move Into Financial Services With UK Small Business Loans
eBay Makes Move Into Financial Services With UK Small Business Loans
May 12, 2021  |  Loans

eBay is launching a new financial services tool — Capital for eBay Business Sellers (CEBS) — that will extend loans to the small businesses selling...

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UK’s FCA Probes Supply Chain Finance Firm Greensill
UK’s FCA Probes Supply Chain Finance Firm Greensill
May 11, 2021  |  B2B Payments

A financial regulator in the United Kingdom disclosed that it is officially looking into the British business of Greensill, a supply chain finance firm, Reuters...

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Revolut Debuts Withdrawals In Bitcoin
Revolut Debuts Withdrawals In Bitcoin
May 06, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

U.K. FinTech Revolut has added capabilities that give users the power to transfer funds from bitcoin holdings to their own digital wallets, according to a...

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Gopuff Moves Across The Pond With Fancy Acquisition
Gopuff Moves Across The Pond With Fancy Acquisition
May 06, 2021  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Gopuff is acquiring on-demand delivery platform Fancy as it advances its international expansion plans, according to a Thursday (May 6) press release. The value of...

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Today In Payments Around The World: UK Banks Prepare For Firms Extending BBLS Terms; UN Report Highlights eCommerce Surge
Today In Payments Around The World: UK Banks Prepare For Firms Extending BBLS Terms; UN...
May 03, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, banks in the United Kingdom are bracing for a wave of requests from firms to extend terms...

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UK PMI Points To Strengthening Global Economy
UK PMI Points To Strengthening Global Economy
April 23, 2021  |  Economy

The global economy is tracking for a strong rebound, evidenced by increases in European and Asian manufacturing output and the demand for services, according to...

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Today In Payments Around The World: Tamara Lands $110 Million; Tribal Credit Raises $34.3 Million
Today In Payments Around The World: Tamara Lands $110 Million; Tribal Credit Raises $34.3 Million
April 22, 2021  |  International

In today’s top payments news around the world, Checkout.com is leading a $110 million funding round for Tamara, while Tribal Credit landed $34.3 million in...

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