Store Cards in the United Kingdom

In 2024, store cards in the UK remains the smallest financial card category and the weakest performer, with a 15% decline in the number of cards in circulation, and 10% and 12% declines in volume and value transactions, respectively. Due to the limited usage of store cards in the local market - linked to purchases from a specific retailer or retail group - and consumers' desire for greater flexibility and convenience from their payment methods, store cards continues to lose popularity in the UK.

The Store Card Transactions in United Kingdom report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, pre-paid cards and store cards. It looks at key players in the market (issuers and operators), number of cards in circulation, numbers transactions and value of transactions. It offers strategic analysis of sector forecasts and trends to watch.

Data coverage: Market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

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• Get a detailed picture of the Store Card Transactions market;
• Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
• Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.