Country yearbook · 2026
United Kingdom 2026
A complete year-end snapshot of the United Kingdom payments market — banks, card schemes, acquirers, regulatory framework, and market infrastructure.
At a glance
6
Sections
29
Data tables
1
Charts
2026
Edition
What's inside
01
Introduction – Payments in the UK
02
Legal Framework for Payment Services
03
Legal Framework relevant for Payment Services in the UK
04
Banking Sector
05
Payment Services
06
Market Size and Dynamics
Sample
Payment Organisations