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Starling Adds Agentic AI to UK Banking App

March 20, 2026
Starling Bank, AI assistant
Revolut Picked to Test Stablecoins in UK’s Regulatory Sandbox
Blockchain // February 25, 2026

Revolut is among four companies being tapped to test stablecoin use in the U.K. 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...

Amazon Vet Doug Gurr to Lead UK Competition Watchdog
Personnel // February 23, 2026

Last year, the Competition and Markets Authority, the United Kingdom’s antitrust watchdog, chose former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as its interim chair. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Crypto Advocates Urge UK’s FCA to Narrow Regulatory Scope
Regulation // February 13, 2026

The DeFi Education Fund (DEF), a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group, is urging the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to limit its upcoming cryptocurrency regulations to entities that have unilateral control over user funds or transactions, CoinDesk reported Friday (Feb. 13). Get the Full Story...

UK Unveils New Affordability Checks for BNPL Customers
Buy Now Pay Later // 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...

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
Starling Adds Agentic AI to UK Banking App

March 20, 2026
Starling has added an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) financial assistant to its banking app 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 this form, you agree […]

Revolut Picked to Test Stablecoins in UK’s Regulatory Sandbox

February 25, 2026
Revolut is among four companies being tapped to test stablecoin use in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Amazon Vet Doug Gurr to Lead UK Competition Watchdog

February 23, 2026
Last year, the Competition and Markets Authority, the United Kingdom’s antitrust watchdog, chose former Amazon executive Doug Gurr as its interim chair. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Crypto Advocates Urge UK’s FCA to Narrow Regulatory Scope

February 13, 2026
The DeFi Education Fund (DEF), a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy group, is urging the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to limit its upcoming cryptocurrency regulations to entities that have unilateral...