United Kingdom news and trends

Authorized Push Payment Fraud Losses in UK Rise 12%
Fraud Prevention // October 24, 2025

Authorized push payment (APP) fraud drove an increase in losses to payment fraud and scams in the first half of the year in the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

 Crypto and FinTech Execs: UK Needs to Be More Welcoming to Industry
Regulation // April 30, 2025

Cryptocurrency and FinTech executives say Great Britain has become an unwelcoming place for their businesses. 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,...

Update: UK Adoption of Embedded Lending Falls Short of Potential
SMBs // September 23, 2024

Embedded lending promises convenient, streamlined access to financing within merchant and business platforms. This proves especially impactful for individuals and microbusinesses and small businesses (MSBs) wanting to align their cash flow and expenses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

UK Neobank Monzo Customer Count Exceeds 10 Million
Digital Banking // August 06, 2024

British digital bank Monzo says it has more than 10 million personal customers.  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....

Interviews & Exclusives
UK’s Open Banking Milestone: What 10 Million Users Mean for UK’s Financial Services Future

July 29, 2024
While open banking starts to gain traction in the U.S., across the pond the banking and payments sector is celebrating milestones. Last week it celebrated ten million active users. Is that a good number? Consider two facts before you answer. One: Ten million users is 15% of the entire U.K. population. If 15% of the […]

Facial Recognition Debate Gathers Steam Despite Popularity Among Gen Z Consumers

October 06, 2023
As the use of facial recognition software continues to expand around the world, concerns about privacy and human rights violations have reignited the debate surrounding this technology. Get the Full...

Handicapping the US, UK and Europe Real-Time Payments Race

October 06, 2023
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UK and EU’s Payments and Crypto Regulation Divergence Set to Accelerate

December 30, 2022
In 2023, the U.K. will accelerate its divergence from EU payment and crypto regulations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Quick Reads
UK to Ban Resale of Tickets Over Face Value and Cap Service Fees

November 17, 2025
United Kingdom ministers reportedly plan to make it illegal to resell tickets for live events at a price above face value. 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 […]

Authorized Push Payment Fraud Losses in UK Rise 12%

October 24, 2025
Authorized push payment (APP) fraud drove an increase in losses to payment fraud and scams in the first half of the year in the United Kingdom. Get the Full Story...

 Crypto and FinTech Execs: UK Needs to Be More Welcoming to Industry

April 30, 2025
Cryptocurrency and FinTech executives say Great Britain has become an unwelcoming place for their businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

UK Neobank Monzo Customer Count Exceeds 10 Million

August 06, 2024
British digital bank Monzo says it has more than 10 million personal customers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...