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UK Unveils New Affordability Checks for BNPL Customers

February 10, 2026
Blockchain.com Gets OK From UK Crypto Regulators
Cryptocurrency // February 10, 2026

Blockchain.com received regulatory approval from the government in the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

Amazon’s UK Move Puts Pay by Bank Into Sharper Focus
Amazon // February 10, 2026

Pay by bank’s practical test has been whether it can scale beyond utilities, gaming and bill pay into everyday commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Robinhood UK Begins Rolling Out Stocks and Shares Individual Savings Account
Investments // February 02, 2026

Robinhood UK will begin rolling out its stocks & shares ISA in the United Kingdom this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Mastercard Launches Accreditation Program for UK FinTech Sponsors
Mastercard // January 28, 2026

Mastercard has introduced a new accreditation framework designed to streamline market entry for financial-technology startups in the United Kingdom, according to a Jan. 15 press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Interviews & Exclusives
From High Street to Home Screen, UK Consumers’ Mobile Shift Accelerates

May 27, 2025
While the trend toward mobile-first shopping is global, the U.K. presents a unique dynamic: consumers are actively using mobile for purchases and engagement, yet the country ranks last among eight surveyed nations in overall digital shopping engagement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all […]

UK Consumers Trail Merchants in Digital Wallet Know-How

April 09, 2025
Trust and familiarity are central to the payments experience. At the end of the day, consumers won’t pay with methods they don’t know much about or aren’t used to. Get...

44% of UK Consumers Plan to Use Digital Wallets Beyond Payments

December 02, 2024
In recent years, digital wallets have become an essential tool for making online payments, but their uses are quickly expanding. In the U.K., nearly half of consumers (44%) expect to...

From Outdated to Automated: UK Eyes Massive Healthcare Transformation

September 26, 2024
What is necessary for organizational success isn’t always easy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Quick Reads
UK Unveils New Affordability Checks for BNPL Customers

February 10, 2026
The United Kingdom’s financial watchdog announced its new protections for buy now, pay later (BNPL) users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to […]

Blockchain.com Gets OK From UK Crypto Regulators

February 10, 2026
Blockchain.com received regulatory approval from the government in the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Robinhood UK Begins Rolling Out Stocks and Shares Individual Savings Account

February 02, 2026
Robinhood UK will begin rolling out its stocks & shares ISA in the United Kingdom this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Mastercard Launches Accreditation Program for UK FinTech Sponsors

January 28, 2026
Mastercard has introduced a new accreditation framework designed to streamline market entry for financial-technology startups in the United Kingdom, according to a Jan. 15 press release. Get the Full Story...