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As at 30th April 2021, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £53.288
billions, an increase of £359 millions or 0.68% compares to £52.929 billions at
the end of March 2021. There are 60.251 millions credit cards(53.152 million
accounts) at the end of April 2021, a decrease of 125,000 or 0.21% compares to
60.376 millions at the end of March 2021. The total card spending for April 2021
is £12.703 billions, generated from 256.308 millions of transactions(average £50
per transaction). £149 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
1.184 millions transactions(average £126 per transaction). £863 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 422,000 transactions(average
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 * As at 30 April 2021, there are 18,769,697 convenience credit cards and
   extended credit cards in Sweden(112,488 or 0.60% lower compares to 18,882,185
   as at end of March 2021), with the outstanding balance stood at SEK62.984
   billions.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Sweden decrease by
   3.09% to 7,355,400. The total credit cards spending for 2019 in Sweden up by
   1.24% to €106.4 billions(out of 571.9 millions transactions).
   
   As at 31 March 2021, the outstanding balance for consumer credit in
   Sweden(which is inclusive of credit cards and personal loans) stood at
   €25,532 millions, a decrease by €285 millions or 1.10% compares to €25,817
   millions as at 28 February 2021.
   
   

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 * As at 30 April 2021, there are 60.251 millions credit cards in the United
   Kingdom, with outstanding balances of £53.288 billions. The total credit
   cards spending for April 2021 in UK is £12.703 billions, out of 256.308
   millions transactions. There are 422,000 balance transfer transactions
   amounted to £863 millions recorded in April 2021.
   
   Credit cards fraud in United Kingdom for 2019 decrease by 7.57% to £620.6m,
   72.49% or £449.9m of card fraud is committed in UK, while £170.7m or 27.51%
   is committed abroad. The number of credit cards in UK increase by 7.88% to
   64,851,000 as at 31st December 2019(compares to the same period a year ago),
   generating £204.48 billions in transactions.
   
   As at 31 May 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in United Kingdom stood at
   €127,173 millions, an increase by €1,803 millions or 1.44% compares to
   €125,370 millions as at 30 April 2021.
   
   

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 * As at 30 April 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Germany stood at €194,376
   millions, a decrease by €541 millions or 0.28% compares to €194,917 millions
   as at 31 March 2021.
   
   As at 30 April 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Germany stood at
   €7,135 millions, a decrease by €118 millions or 1.63% compares to €7,253
   millions as at 31 March 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Germany increase by
   0.95% to 5,730,900. The total cards spending for 2019 in Germany increased by
   12.82% to €8.8 billions, out of 144.2 millions transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 30 April 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Netherlands stood at €10,973
   millions, a decrease by €167 millions or 1.50% compares to €11,140 millions
   as at 31 March 2021.
   
   As at 30 April 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Netherlands stood
   at €894 millions, an increase by €5 millions or 0.56% compares to €889
   millions as at 31 March 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2020, there are 6,096,313 cards with a credit and/or
   delayed debit function in Netherlands. For the 12 months ended 31 December
   2020, 187.035 millions transactions is recorded, generating €13.752 billions
   in total spending.
   As at 31 December 2019, there are 6,573,021 cards with a credit and/or
   delayed debit function in Netherlands. For the 12 months ended 31 December
   2019, 224.635 millions transactions is recorded, generating €18.386 billions
   in total spending.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of cards with a credit and/or delayed
   debit function in Netherlands increase by 1.01% to 6,573,100. The total
   cards(with a credit and/or delayed debit function) spending for 2019 in
   Netherlands rised by 12.41% to €18.4 billions, with 10.42% increase in number
   of card transactions.
   As at 31 December 2019, there are 328,700 credit cards in Netherlands, a
   decrease of 5.44% compares to the same period a year ago.
   
   

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 * As at 31 December 2019, there are 5,730,000 credit and charge cards in
   Norway. 75.861 million transactions is recorded in Quarter 4, 2020(October,
   November, December), generating NOK51.308 billions.
   For the 12 months ended 31 December 2019, 287.735 millions charge and credit
   cards transactions recorded, generating NOK194.549 billions.
   
   The number of payment cards in Norway increase by 403,000 or 3.04% to
   13,677,000 as at 31st December 2019, compares to the same period a year ago.
   The payment cards usage in Norway increased by 4.91% in volume and 3.41% in
   value.
   
   As at 31 December 2020, there are 5,296,000 cards with credit function in
   Norway, a decrease of 1,084,000 or 15.52% compares to 6,344,000 in the end of
   2019. For the 12 months ended 31 December 2020, a total of NOK159.7 billions
   recorded from 268.50 millions credit card transactions.
   
   As at 31 March 2021, the the outstanding balance for credit card loans in
   Norway stood at NOK43,939 million, a decrease of NOK2,903 millions or 6.20%
   compares to NOK46,842 millions as at 31 December 2020.
   
   As at 31 March 2021, the the outstanding balance for household loans in
   Norway stood at NOK3,719,553 million, an increase of NOK33,629 millions or
   0.91% compares to NOK3,685,924 millions as at 31 December 2020.
   
   

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 * As at 31 March 2021, there are 37.38 millions credit cards in Spain, an
   increase of 0.24 millions or 0.65% compares to 37.14 millions as at 31
   December 2020. For the 3 months ended 31 March 2021, 1,259.909 millions
   payment card transactions(credit and debit cards) recorded at point of sales,
   with a total value of €39,207.54 millions.
   
   As at 31 December 2020, there are 37.14 millions credit cards in Spain, a
   decrease of 0.05 millions or 0.13% compares to 37.19 millions as at 30
   September 2020. For the 12 months ended 31 December 2020, 4,735.994 millions
   payment card transactions(credit and debit cards) recorded at point of sales,
   with a total value of €160,551.64 millions.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of cards with a credit and/or delayed
   debit function in Spain increase by 2.57% to 37,960,500. The total cards(with
   a credit and/or delayed debit function) spending for 2019 in Spain increase
   by 12.55% to €80.7 billions, with 16.11% increase in number of card
   transactions.
   
   As at 31 May 2021, the outstanding balance for consumer credit, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Spain stood at €90,467
   millions, an increase by €467 millions or 0.52% compares to €90,000 millions
   as at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 May 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Spain stood at
   €19,346 millions, an increase by €781 millions or 4.21% compares to €18,565
   millions as at 30 April 2021.
   
   

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 * As at 31 May 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Belgium stood at €11,415
   millions, a decrease by €13 millions or 0.11% compares to €11,428 millions as
   at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 May 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Belgium stood at
   €875 millions, a decrease by €55 millions or 5.91% compares to €930 millions
   as at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, there are 2,269,100 credit cards in Belgium. The
   total credit cards spending in Belgium for 2019 is €6.8 billion, out of 105.4
   millions transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 31 May 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Finland stood at €16,659
   millions, an increase by €18 millions or 0.11% compares to €16,641 millions
   as at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 May 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Finland stood at
   €3,255 millions, an increase by €62 millions or 1.94% compares to €3,193
   millions as at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, there are 4,341,000 credit cards in Finland. The
   total credit cards spending in Finland for 2019 is €6.7 billions, out of
   133.9 millions transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 31 May 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in France stood at €182,333
   millions, an increase by €538 millions or 0.30% compares to €181,795 millions
   as at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 May 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in France stood at
   €6,324 millions, an increase by €1,183 millions or 23.01% compares to €5,141
   millions as at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, there are 7,851,700 credit cards in France,
   generating €31.9 billions from 673.2 millions credit card transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 31 May 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Italy stood at €108,308
   millions, an increase by €514 millions or 0.48% compares to €107,794 millions
   as at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 May 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Italy stood at
   €7,326 millions, an increase by €510 millions or 7.48% compares to €6,816
   millions as at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of cards with a credit and/or delayed
   debit function in Italy increase by 1.73% to 27,077,200. The total cards(with
   a credit and/or delayed debit function) spending for 2019 in Italy increase
   by 9.59% to €88.0 billions, with 15.59% increase in number of card
   transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 31 May 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Denmark stood at €15,152
   millions, a decrease by €22 millions or 0.14% compares to €15,174 millions as
   at 30 April 2021.
   
   For the 6 months ended 30 June 2020, 30.543 millions credit card transactions
   recorded in Denmark, generating DKK21.043 billions in total spending.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Denmark decrease by
   0.91% to 1,737,000. The total cards spending for 2019 in Denmark increase by
   14.52% to €7.1 billions, with 14.55% increase recorded in number of card
   transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 31 May 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Poland stood at €45,034
   millions, an increase by €1,165 millions or 2.66% compares to €43,869
   millions as at 30 April 2021.
   
   
 * As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Poland decrease by
   1.63% to 5,779,100. The total cards spending for 2019 in Poland rise by
   10.68% to €11.4 billions, with 11.21% increase recorded in number of card
   transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 31 May 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Austria stood at €16,838
   millions, an increase by €256 millions or 1.54% compares to €16,582 millions
   as at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 May 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Austria stood at
   €1,057 millions, an increase by €101 millions or 10.56% compares to €956
   millions as at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Austria decrease by
   4.22% to 1,315,600. The total cards spending for 2019 in Austria increased by
   4.92% to €6.4 billions, with 9.07% increase in number of card transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 30 June 2021, there are 8,058,633 cardholders in Switzerland, with
   50,164,000 transactions amounting to CHF$4.016 billion recorded in the month.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Switzerland increase by
   4.40% to 7,218,251. A total of 529.56 millions credit card transactions
   recorded in 2019 with CHF$46.65 billions in value.
   
   

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 * As at 30 June 2020, there are 1,238,408 credit cards in Hungary.
   For the 3 months ended 30 June 2020, 22,868,145 transactions recorded with
   Hungary credit cards, generating HUF197,236 millions in value.
   For the 6 months ended 30 June 2020, 51,869,226 transactions recorded with
   Hungary credit cards, generating HUF427,822 millions in value.
   
   As at 31 May 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Hungary stood at €11,191
   millions, an increase by €579 millions or 5.46% compares to €10,612 millions
   as at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Hungary decrease by
   1.74% to 1,261,400. The total cards spending for 2019 in Hungary rise by
   18.18% to €2.8 billions, with 11.60% increase in number of card transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 31 May 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Czech Republic stood at
   €10,503 millions, an increase by €270 millions or 2.64% compares to €10,233
   millions as at 30 April 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Czech Republic decrease
   by 2.98% to 1,564,400. The total credit cards spending for 2019 in Czech
   Republic fell by 12.50% to €3.5 billions, with 7.64% decrease in number of
   card transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 28 February 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Latvia stood at €433
   millions, a decrease by €6 millions or 1.37% compares to €439 millions as at
   31 January 2021.
   
   As at 28 February 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Latvia stood
   at €131 millions, a decrease by €3 millions or 2.24% compares to €134
   millions as at 31 January 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Latvia decrease by
   12.12% to 262,200. The total credit cards spending for 2019 in Latvia
   stagnant at €0.9 billions, despite 5.19% increase in number of card
   transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 28 February 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Lithuania stood at €700
   millions, a decrease by €8 millions or 1.13% compares to €708 millions as at
   31 January 2021.
   
   As at 28 February 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Lithuania
   stood at €55 millions, a decrease by €2 millions or 3.51% compares to €57
   millions as at 31 January 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Lithuania decrease by
   11.48% to 334,600. The total credit cards spending for 2019 in Lithuania
   stagnant at €0.9 billions, despite 6.25% increase in number of card
   transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 28 February 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Estonia stood at €779
   millions, a decrease by €11 millions or 1.39% compares to €790 millions as at
   31 January 2021.
   
   As at 28 February 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Estonia stood
   at €163 millions, a decrease by €2 millions or 1.21% compares to €165
   millions as at 31 January 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Estonia decrease by
   2.17% to 329,000. The total credit cards spending for 2019 in Estonia up
   stagnant at €1.0 billions, with 5.52% increase in number of card
   transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 28 February 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Portugal stood at €18,955
   millions, a decrease by €156 millions or 0.82% compares to €19,111 millions
   as at 31 January 2021.
   
   As at 28 February 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Portugal stood
   at €2,521 millions, a decrease by €74 millions or 2.85% compares to €2,595
   millions as at 31 January 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of cards with a credit and/or delayed
   debit function in Portugal decrease by 8.60% to 7,735,000. The total cards
   credit and/or delayed debit function spending for 2019 in Portugal decrease
   by 10.53% to €3.4 billions, with 3.77% decrease in number of card
   transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 28 February 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Romania stood at €11,964
   millions, a decrease by €5 millions or 0.04% compares to at €11,969 millions
   as at 31 January 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Romania increase by
   4.41% to 3,027,200. The total credit cards spending for 2019 in Romania rise
   by 15.38% to €3.0 billions, with 15.93% increase in number of card
   transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 28 February 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Bulgaria stood at €6,698
   millions, an increase by €50 millions or 0.75% compares to €6,648 millions as
   at 31 January 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Bulgaria increase by
   0.33% to 1,243,700. The total credit cards spending for 2019 in Bulgaria rise
   by 23.08% to €1.6 billions, with 33.11% increase in number of card
   transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 28 February 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Croatia stood at €1,343
   millions, a decrease by 27 millions or 1.97% compares to €1,370 millions as
   at 31 January 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Croatia increase by
   37.93% to 178,900. The total credit cards spending for 2019 in Croatia
   stagnant at €0.1 with 23.53% decrease in number of card transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 31 March 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Slovakia stood at €5,844
   millions, a decrease by €31 millions or 0.53% compares to €5,875 millions as
   at 28 February 2021.
   
   As at 31 March 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Slovakia stood at
   €270 millions, an increase by €11 millions or 4.25% compares to €259 millions
   as at 28 February 2021.
   
   The total credit cards spending for 2019 in Slovakia rise by 15.38% to €1.5
   billions, with 13.60% increase in number of card transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 31 March 2021, the consumer credit outstanding balance, which is
   inclusive of credit cards and personal loans in Ireland stood at €11,364
   millions, a decrease by €13 millions or 0.11% compares to €11,377 millions as
   at 28 February 2021.
   
   As at 31 March 2021, the credit card outstanding balance in Ireland stood at
   €1,219 millions, an increase by €14 millions or 1.16% compares to €1,205
   millions as at 28 February 2021.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Ireland decrease by
   4.97% to 1,871,100. The total credit cards spending for 2019 in Ireland rise
   by 23.47% to €12.1 billions, with 18.37% increase in number of card
   transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 31 January 2021, the loans granted to resident individuals outstanding
   balance in Russia stood at RUR20,084,177 millions, an increase by RUR161,126
   millions or 0.81% compares to RUR19,923,051 millions as at 31 December 2020.
   
   As at 31 December 2020, the outstanding balance for loans granted to resident
   individuals in Russia stood at RUR19,923,051 millions, an increase of 13.43%
   compares to the same period a year ago.
   
   As at 30 September 2020, the number of credit cards in Russia has increased
   by 4.43% to 38,833,000 in 9 months period. For the 9 months ended 31
   September 2020, 28,468.4 millions payment card(debit and credit card)
   transactions recorded in Russia, generating RUR23,414.0 billions.
   
   As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Russia has increased by
   5.65% to 37,184,000 in 12 months period. For the 12 months ended 31 December
   2019, 32,809.4 millions payment card(debit and credit card) transactions
   recorded in Russia, generating RUR28,105.4 billions.
   
   As at 31 December 2018, the number of credit cards in Russia increase by
   9.11% to 35,083,000. The total credit cards spending for 2018 in Russia up by
   29.41% to RUR2.42 trillions, with 30.78% increase in number of card
   transactions.
   
   

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 * As at 31 December 2019, the number of credit cards in Greece decrease by
   0.83% to 2,526,100. The total credit cards spending for 2019 in Greece up by
   1.75% to €5.8 billions, with 9.01% increase in number of card transactions.
   
   As at 31 December 2018, the number of credit cards in Turkey increase by
   6.17% to 66,305,000. The total credit cards spending for 2018 in Turkey up by
   18.48% to TRY718 billions, with 12.26% increase in number of card
   transactions.



UK Monthly Credit Card Statistics 2021

As at 31st January 2021, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £54.200
billions, a decrease of £3,187 millions or 5.55% compares to £57.387 billions at
the end of December 2020. There are 60.404 millions credit cards(53.409 million
accounts) at the end of January 2021, a decrease of 203,000 or 0.33% compares to
60.607 millions at the end of December 2020. The total card spending for January
2021 is £9.542 billions, generated from 195.106 millions of transactions(average
£49 per transaction). £114 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated
from 872,000 transactions(average £131 per transaction). £951 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 443,000 transactions(average
£2,147 per transaction).

As at 28th February 2021, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £53.099
billions, a decrease of £1,101 millions or 2.03% compares to £54.200 billions at
the end of January 2021. There are 60.365 millions credit cards(53.298 million
accounts) at the end of February 2021, a decrease of 39,000 or 0.06% compares to
60.404 millions at the end of January 2021. The total card spending for February
2021 is £9.901 billions, generated from 200.102 millions of transactions(average
£49 per transaction). £123 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated
from 914,000 transactions(average £135 per transaction). £892 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 422,000 transactions(average
£2,114 per transaction).

As at 31st March 2021, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £52.929
billions, a decrease of £170 millions or 0.32% compares to £53.099 billions at
the end of February 2021. There are 60.376 millions credit cards(53.327 million
accounts) at the end of March 2021, a decrease of 11,000 or 0.02% compares to
60.365 millions at the end of February 2021. The total card spending for March
2021 is £12.987 billions, generated from 254.190 millions of
transactions(average £51 per transaction). £140 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 1.077 millions transactions(average £130 per
transaction). £945 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
453,000 transactions(average £2,086 per transaction).

UK Monthly Credit Card Statistics 2020

As at 31st January 2020, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £69.699
billions, a decrease of £665 millions or 0.95% compares to £70.364 billions at
the end of December 2019. There are 64.650 millions credit cards(55.623 million
accounts) at the end of January 2020, a decrease of 201,000 or 0.31% compares to
64.851 millions at the end of December 2019. The total card spending for January
2020 is £15.241 billions, generated from 279.890 millions of
transactions(average £54 per transaction). £307 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 3.057 millions transactions(average £100 per
transaction). £1,665 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
744,000 transactions(average £2,238 per transaction).

As at 29th February 2020, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £69.394
billions, a decrease of £305 millions or 0.44% compares to £69.699 billions at
the end of January 2020. There are 65.924 millions credit cards(56.781 million
accounts) at the end of February 2020, an increase of 1,274,000 or 1.97%
compares to 64.650 millions at the end of January 2020. The total card spending
for February 2020 is £14.134 billions, generated from 271.511 millions of
transactions(average £52 per transaction). £292 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.905 millions transactions(average £101 per
transaction). £1,314 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
616,000 transactions(average £2,133 per transaction).

As at 31st March 2020, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £66.268
billions, a decrease of £3,126 millions or 4.50% compares to £69.394 billions at
the end of February 2020. There are 65.048 millions credit cards(56.143 million
accounts) at the end of March 2020, a decrease of 876,000 or 1.33% compares to
65.924 millions at the end of February 2020. The total card spending for March
2020 is £12.893 billions, generated from 269.035 millions of
transactions(average £48 per transaction). £256 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.637 millions transactions(average £97 per
transaction). £1,332 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
609,000 transactions(average £2,187 per transaction).

As at 30th April 2020, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £61.601
billions, a decrease of £4,667 millions or 7.04% compares to £66.268 billions at
the end of March 2020. There are 64.972 millions credit cards(55.885 million
accounts) at the end of April 2020, a decrease of 76,000 or 0.12% compares to
65.048 millions at the end of March 2020. The total card spending for April 2020
is £7.765 billions, generated from 161.647 millions of transactions(average £48
per transaction). £103 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
1.004 millions transactions(average £103 per transaction). £873 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 404,000 transactions(average
£2,161 per transaction).

As at 31st May 2020, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £59.772
billions, a decrease of £1,829 millions or 2.97% compares to £61.601 billions at
the end of April 2020. There are 64.871 millions credit cards(55.775 million
accounts) at the end of May 2020, a decrease of 101,000 or 0.16% compares to
64.972 millions at the end of April 2020. The total card spending for May 2020
is £8.812 billions, generated from 184.779 millions of transactions(average £48
per transaction). £104 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
0.872 millions transactions(average £119 per transaction). £742 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 337,000 transactions(average
£2,202 per transaction).

As at 30th June 2020, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £59.517
billions, a decrease of £255 millions or 0.43% compares to £59.772 billions at
the end of May 2020. There are 64.797 millions credit cards(55.633 million
accounts) at the end of June 2020, a decrease of 74,000 or 0.11% compares to
64.871 millions at the end of May 2020. The total card spending for June 2020 is
£11.259 billions, generated from 225.447 millions of transactions(average £50
per transaction). £129 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
1.064 millions transactions(average £121 per transaction). £767 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 354,000 transactions(average
£2,167 per transaction).

As at 31st July 2020, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £59.735
billions, an increase of £218 millions or 0.37% compares to £59.517 billions at
the end of June 2020. There are 64.831 millions credit cards(55.744 million
accounts) at the end of July 2020, an increase of 34,000 or 0.05% compares to
64.797 millions at the end of June 2020. The total card spending for July 2020
is £13.002 billions, generated from 258.981 millions of transactions(average £50
per transaction). £173 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
1.431 millions transactions(average £121 per transaction). £800 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 372,000 transactions(average
£2,151 per transaction).

As at 31st August 2020, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £60.103
billions, an increase of £368 millions or 0.62% compares to £59.735 billions at
the end of July 2020. There are 64.449 millions credit cards(55.089 million
accounts) at the end of August 2020, a decrease of 382,000 or 0.59% compares to
64.831 millions at the end of July 2020. The total card spending for August 2020
is £12.899 billions, generated from 271.190 millions of transactions(average £48
per transaction). £173 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
1.392 millions transactions(average £124 per transaction). £731 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 361,000 transactions(average
£2,025 per transaction).

As at 30th September 2020, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £59.151
billions, a decrease of £952 millions or 1.58% compares to £60.103 billions at
the end of August 2020. There are 64.394 millions credit cards(55.011 million
accounts) at the end of September 2020, a decrease of 55,000 or 0.09% compares
to 64.449 millions at the end of August 2020. The total card spending for
September 2020 is £13.206 billions, generated from 278.791 millions of
transactions(average £47 per transaction). £180 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 1.466 millions transactions(average £123 per
transaction). £850 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
417,000 transactions(average £2,038 per transaction).

As at 31st October 2020, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £58.181
billions, a decrease of £970 millions or 1.64% compares to £59.151 billions at
the end of September 2020. There are 64.112 millions credit cards(54.677 million
accounts) at the end of October 2020, a decrease of 282,000 or 0.44% compares to
64.394 millions at the end of September 2020. The total card spending for
October 2020 is £13.029 billions, generated from 271.199 millions of
transactions(average £48 per transaction). £158 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 1.290 millions transactions(average £122 per
transaction). £819 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
409,000 transactions(average £2,002 per transaction).

As at 30th November 2020, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £57.899
billions, a decrease of £282 millions or 0.48% compares to £58.181 billions at
the end of October 2020. There are 64.071 millions credit cards(54.738 million
accounts) at the end of November 2020, a decrease of 41,000 or 0.06% compares to
64.112 millions at the end of October 2020. The total card spending for November
2020 is £13.588 billions, generated from 270.998 millions of
transactions(average £50 per transaction). £137 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 1.111 millions transactions(average £123 per
transaction). £835 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
414,000 transactions(average £2,017 per transaction).

As at 31st December 2020, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £57.373
billions, a decrease of £526 millions or 0.91% compares to £57.899 billions at
the end of November 2020. There are 62.948 millions credit cards(53.706 million
accounts) at the end of December 2020, a decrease of 1.123 millions or 1.75%
compares to 64.071 millions at the end of November 2020. The total card spending
for December 2020 is £13.866 billions, generated from 289.680 millions of
transactions(average £48 per transaction). £156 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 1.216 millions transactions(average £128 per
transaction). £759 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
383,000 transactions(average £1,982 per transaction).

Credit Cards in United Kingdom 2018-2019

As at 31st December 2019, there are 64,851,000 credit cards(55.66mn accounts) in
UK, an increase of 4,738,000 or 7.88% compares to 60,113,000 credit
cards(50.88mn accounts) in the same period a year ago. And the outstanding
credit stood at £70.36 billions as at 31st December 2019, an increase of 3.27%
or £2.23 billions compares to £68.13 billions in the same period in 2018.

Total Card Transactions in Volume and Value
UK recorded 3,253 millions card transactions in 2019, an increase of 264
millions or 8.83% compares to 3,253 millions in 2018. The number of transactions
can be further broken down as:-

 * 3,517 millions purchases transaction, an increase of 307 millions or 9.56%
   compares to 3,210 millions in 2018
 * 41.09 millions cash withdrawals transaction, an increase of 4.79 millions or
   13.20% compares to 36.30 millions in 2018
 * 6.99 millions balance transfers transaction, an increase of 0.39 millions or
   5.91% compares to 6.60 millions in 2018



The total card transactions for 2019 is £204.48 billions in value, an increase
of £25.78 billions or 14.43% compares to £178.70 billions in 2018. The figure
can be further broken down as:-

 * £185.32 billions purchases transaction, an increase of £12.16 billions or
   7.02% compares to £173.16 billions in 2018
 * £4.32 billions cash withdrawals transaction, a decrease of £0.30 billions or
   6.49% compares to £4.62 billions in 2018
 * £14.84 billions balance transfers transaction, an increase of £0.23 billions
   or 1.57% compares to £14.61 billions in 2018



Card Fraud in United Kingdom
Card Fraud in UK amounted to £620.6m in 2019, a decrease of £50.8m or 7.57%
compares to £671.4m in 2018. 72.49% or £449.9m of card fraud is committed in
UK(a decrease of £46.7m or 9.40% compares to £496.6m in 2018), while £170.7m or
27.51% is committed abroad(a decrease of £4.1m or 2.35% compares to £174.8m in
2018).
The £620.6m card fraud losses can be further broken down as:-

 * £470.2m for phone, internet and mail order fraud (Card-not-present fraud), a
   decrease of £36.2m or 7.15% compares to £506.4m 2018.
   Out of the £470.2m , 76.41% or £359.3m is for e-commerce, a decrease of of
   £34.9m or 8.85% compares to £394.2m 2018.
 * £12.8m for counterfeit (skimmed/cloned) fraud, a decrease of £3.5m or 21.47%
   compares to £16.3m 2018.
 * £94.8m for fraud on lost or stolen cards, a decrease of £0.3m or 0.32%
   compares to £95.1m 2018.
 * £37.7m for card ID theft, a decrease of £9.6m or 20.30% compares to £47.3
   2018.
 * £5.2m for mail non-receipt, a decrease of £1.1m or 17.46% compares to £6.3m
   2018.



Within the £620.6m card fraud losses, £64.3m is for UK retail face-to-face
transactions(a decrease of £5.5m or 7.88% compares to £69.8m in 2018), and
£30.0m for UK cash machine fraud(a decrease of £2.6m or 7.98% compares to £32.6m
in 2018).

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Credit Cards in United Kingdom 2017-2018

As at 31st December 2018, there are 60,113,000 credit cards(50.88mn accounts) in
UK, an increase of 1,044,000 or 1.77% compares to 59,069,000 credit
cards(50.18mn accounts) in the same period a year ago. And the outstanding
credit stood at £68.13 billions as at 31st December 2018, an increase of 2.22%
or £1.48 billions compares to £66.65 billions in the same period in 2017.

Total Card Transactions in Volume and Value
UK recorded 3,253 millions card transactions in 2018, an increase of 264
millions or 8.83% compares to 2,989 millions in 2017. The number of transactions
can be further broken down as:-

 * 3,210 millions purchases transaction, an increase of 264 millions or 8.96%
   compares to 2,946 millions in 2017
 * 36.30 millions cash withdrawals transaction, an increase of 0.34 millions or
   0.95% compares to 35.96 millions in 2017
 * 6.60 millions balance transfers transaction, a decrease of 0.28 millions or
   4.07% compares to 6.88 millions in 2017



The total card transactions for 2018 is £178.70 billions in value, an increase
of £6.74 billions or 3.92% compares to £178.70 billions in 2017. The figure can
be further broken down as:-

 * £173.16 billions purchases transaction, an increase of £14.17 billions or
   8.91% compares to £158.99 billions in 2017
 * £4.62 billions cash withdrawals transaction, a decrease of £0.13 billions or
   2.74% compares to £4.75 billions in 2017
 * £14.61 billions balance transfers transaction, a decrease of £0.35 billions
   or 2.34% compares to £14.96 billions in 2017



Card Fraud in United Kingdom
Card Fraud in UK amounted to £671.4m in 2018, an increase of £106.0m or 18.75%
compares to £565.4m in 2017. 73.96% or £496.6m of card fraud is committed in
UK(an increase of £89.1m or 21.87% compares to £407.5m in 2017), while £174.8m
or 26.04% is committed abroad(an increase of £16.8m or 10.63% compares to
£158.0m in 2017).
The £671.4m card fraud losses can be further broken down as:-

 * £506.4m for phone, internet and mail order fraud (Card-not-present fraud), an
   increase of £98.0m or 24.00% compares to £408.4m 2017.
   Out of the £506.4m, 77.84% or £394.2m is for e-commerce, an increase of of
   £83.8m or 27.00% compares to £310.4m 2017.
 * £16.3m for counterfeit (skimmed/cloned) fraud, a decrease of £7.9m or 32.64%
   compares to £24.2m 2017.
 * £95.1m for fraud on lost or stolen cards, an increase of £2.2m or 2.37%
   compares to £92.9m 2017.
 * £47.3m for card ID theft, an increase of £17.5m or 58.72% compares to £29.8m
   2017.
 * £6.3m for mail non-receipt, a decrease of £3.9m or 38.24% compares to £10.2m
   2017.



Within the £671.4m card fraud losses, £69.8m is for UK retail face-to-face
transactions(an increase of £7.9m or 12.76% compares to £61.9m in 2017), and
£32.6m for UK cash machine fraud(a decrease of £4.6m or 12.37% compares to
£37.2m in 2017).


Monthly Statistics 2019

As at 31st January 2019, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £69.324
billions, an increase of £1,197 millions or 1.76% compares to £68.127 billions
at the end of December 2018. There are 63.917 millions credit cards(55.702
million accounts) at the end of January 2019, an increase of 3.804 millions or
6.33% compares to 60.113 millions at the end of December 2018. The total card
spending for January 2019 is £14.579 billions, generated from 263.723 millions
of transactions(average £55 per transaction). £352 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 3.340 millions transactions(average £105 per
transaction). £1,571 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
723,000 transactions(average £2,173 per transaction).

As at 28th February 2019, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £69.831
billions, an increase of £507 millions or 0.73% compares to £69.324 billions at
the end of January 2019. There are 64.410 millions credit cards(55.431 million
accounts) at the end of February 2019, an increase of 493,000 or 0.77% compares
to 63.917 millions at the end of January 2019. The total card spending for
February 2019 is £13.472 billions, generated from 252.501 millions of
transactions(average £53 per transaction). £328 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 3.224 millions transactions(average £102 per
transaction). £1,283 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
608,000 transactions(average £2,110 per transaction).

As at 31st March 2019, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £69.327
billions, a decrease of £504 millions or 0.72% compares to £69.831 billions at
the end of February 2019. There are 64.813 millions credit cards(56.202 million
accounts) at the end of March 2019, an increase of 403,000 or 0.63% compares to
64.410 millions at the end of February 2019. The total card spending for March
2019 is £14.936 billions, generated from 271.354 millions of
transactions(average £55 per transaction). £352 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 3.444 millions transactions(average £102 per
transaction). £1,220 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
582,000 transactions(average £2,096 per transaction).

As at 30th April 2019, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £69.383
billions, an increase of £56 millions or 0.08% compares to £69.327 billions at
the end of March 2019. There are 65.031 millions credit cards(55.841 million
accounts) at the end of April 2019, an increase of 218,000 or 0.34% compares to
64.813 millions at the end of March 2019. The total card spending for April 2019
is £15.889 billions, generated from 296.800 millions of transactions(average £54
per transaction). £376 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.859 millions transactions(average £97 per transaction). £1,205 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 572,000 transactions(average
£2,107 per transaction).

As at 31st May 2019, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £69.888
billions, an increase of £505 millions or 0.73% compares to £69.383 billions at
the end of April 2019. There are 65.294 millions credit cards(55.929 million
accounts) at the end of May 2019, an increase of 263,000 or 0.40% compares to
65.031 millions at the end of April 2019. The total card spending for May 2019
is £15.830 billions, generated from 298.224 millions of transactions(average £53
per transaction). £386 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.572 millions transactions(average £108 per transaction). £1,229 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 580,000 transactions(average
£2,119 per transaction).

As at 30th June 2019, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £70.177
billions, an increase of £289 millions or 0.41% compares to £69.888 billions at
the end of May 2019. There are 65.245 millions credit cards(55.938 million
accounts) at the end of June 2019, a decrease of 49,000 or 0.08% compares to
65.294 millions at the end of May 2019. The total card spending for June 2019 is
£14.707 billions, generated from 278.638 millions of transactions(average £53
per transaction). £362 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.274 millions transactions(average £111 per transaction). £1,142 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 540,000 transactions(average
£2,115 per transaction).

As at 31st July 2019, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £70.137
billions, a decrease of £40 millions or 0.06% compares to £70.177 billions at
the end of June 2019. There are 65.595 millions credit cards(56.189 million
accounts) at the end of July 2019, an increase of 350,000 or 0.54% compares to
65.245 millions at the end of June 2019. The total card spending for July 2019
is £16.844 billions, generated from 322.317 millions of transactions(average £52
per transaction). £410 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.628 millions transactions(average £113 per transaction). £1,296 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 609,000 transactions(average
£2,128 per transaction).

As at 31st August 2019, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £70.185
billions, an increase of £48 millions or 0.07% compares to £70.137 billions at
the end of July 2019. There are 65.489 millions credit cards(56.262 million
accounts) at the end of August 2019, a decrease of 106,000 or 0.16% compares to
65.595 millions at the end of July 2019. The total card spending for August 2019
is £15.342 billions, generated from 298.795 millions of transactions(average £51
per transaction). £400 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.574 millions transactions(average £112 per transaction). £1,150 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 546,000 transactions(average
£2,106 per transaction).

As at 30th September 2019, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £70.297
billions, an increase of £112 millions or 0.16% compares to £70.185 billions at
the end of August 2019. There are 65.720 millions credit cards(56.332 million
accounts) at the end of September 2019, an increase of 231,000 or 0.35% compares
to 65.489 millions at the end of August 2019. The total card spending for
September 2019 is £15.629 billions, generated from 294.371 millions of
transactions(average £53 per transaction). £383 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 3.525 millions transactions(average £109 per
transaction). £1,181 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
554,000 transactions(average £2,132 per transaction).

As at 31st October 2019, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £69.735
billions, a decrease of £562 millions or 0.80% compares to £70.297 billions at
the end of September 2019. There are 64.864 millions credit cards(55.579 million
accounts) at the end of October 2019, a decrease of 856,000 or 1.30% compares to
65.720 millions at the end of September 2019. The total card spending for
October 2019 is £15.624 billions, generated from 297.496 millions of
transactions(average £53 per transaction). £344 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 3.294 millions transactions(average £104 per
transaction). £1,216 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
574,000 transactions(average £2,118 per transaction).

As at 30th November 2019, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £70.116
billions, an increase of £381 millions or 0.55% compares to £69.735 billions at
the end of October 2019. There are 64.847 millions credit cards(55.649 million
accounts) at the end of November 2019, a decrease of 17,000 or 0.03% compares to
64.864 millions at the end of October 2019. The total card spending for November
2019 is £15.633 billions, generated from 303.713 millions of
transactions(average £51 per transaction). £299 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 3.059 millions transactions(average £98 per
transaction). £1,213 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
560,000 transactions(average £2,166 per transaction).

As at 31st December 2019, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £70.364
billions, an increase of £248 millions or 0.35% compares to £70.116 billions at
the end of November 2019. There are 64.851 millions credit cards(55.660 million
accounts) at the end of December 2019, an increase of 4,000 or 0.006% compares
to 64.847 millions at the end of November 2019. The total card spending for
December 2019 is £16.836 billions, generated from 339.044 millions of
transactions(average £50 per transaction). £331 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 3.293 millions transactions(average £101 per
transaction). £1,136 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
546,000 transactions(average £2,081 per transaction).


Credit Cards in United Kingdom 2016-2017

As at 31st December 2017, there are 59,069,000 credit cards(50.18mn accounts) in
UK, a decrease of 437,000 or 0.73% compares to 59,506,000 cards(50.21mn
accounts) in the same period a year ago. And the outstanding credit stood at
£66.65 billions as at 31st December 2017, an increase of 4.45% or £2.84 billions
compares to £63.81 billions in the same period in 2016.

Total Card Transactions in Volume and Value
UK recorded 2,989 millions card transactions in 2017, an increase of 179
millions or 6.37% compares to 2,810 millions in 2016. The number of transactions
can be further broken down as:-

 * 2,946 millions purchases transaction, an increase of 177 millions or 6.39%
   compares to 2,769 millions in 2016
 * 35.96 millions cash withdrawals transaction, an increase of 0.96 millions or
   2.74% compares to 35.00 millions in 2016
 * 6.88 millions balance transfers transaction, an increase of 0.38 millions or
   5.85% compares to 6.50 millions in 2016



The total card transactions for 2017 is £178.70 billions in value, an increase
of £6.74 billions or 3.92% compares to £171.96 billions in 2016. The figure can
be further broken down as:-

 * £158.99 billions purchases transaction, an increase of £6.16 billions or
   4.03% compares to £152.83 billions in 2016
 * £4.75 billions cash withdrawals transaction, an increase of £0.15 billions or
   3.26% compares to £4.60 billions in 2016
 * £14.96 billions balance transfers transaction, an increase of £0.42 billions
   or 2.89% compares to £14.54 billions in 2016



Card Fraud in United Kingdom
Card Fraud in UK amounted to £565.4m in 2017, a decrease of £52.7m or 8.53%
compares to £618.1m in 2016. 72.07% or £407.5m of card fraud is committed in
UK(a decrease of £10.4m or 2.49% compares to £417.9m in 2016), while £158.0m or
27.94% is committed abroad(a decrease of £42.2m or 21.08% compares to £200.2m in
2016).
The £565.4m card fraud losses can be further broken down as:-

 * £408.4m for phone, internet and mail order fraud (Card-not-present fraud), a
   decrease of £23.9m or 5.53% compares to £432.3m 2016.
   Out of the £408.4m, 76.00% or £310.4m is for e-commerce, a decrease of of
   £0.1m or 0.03% compares to £310.3m 2016.
 * £24.2m for counterfeit (skimmed/cloned) fraud, a decrease of £12.7m or 34.42%
   compares to £36.9m 2016.
 * £92.9m for fraud on lost or stolen cards, a decrease of £3.4m or 3.53%
   compares to £96.3m 2016.
 * £29.8m for card ID theft, a decrease of £10.2m or 25.50% compares to £40.0m
   2016.
 * £10.2m for mail non-receipt, a decrease of £2.3m or 18.40% compares to £12.5m
   2016.



Within the £565.4m card fraud losses, £61.9 is for UK retail face-to-face
transactions(a decrease of £0.9m or 1.43% compares to £62.8m in 2016), and
£37.2m for UK cash machine fraud(a decrease of £5.9m or 13.69% compares to
£43.1m in 2016).


Monthly Statistics 2018

As at 31st January 2018, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £66.348
billions, a decrease of £303 millions or 0.45% compares to £66.651 billions at
the end of December 2017. There are 59.156 millions credit cards(50.231 million
accounts) at the end of January 2018, an increase of 87,000 or 0.15% compares to
59.069 millions at the end of December 2017. The total card spending for January
2018 is £14.068 billions, generated from 249.437 millions of
transactions(average £56 per transaction). £377 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.903 millions transactions(average £130 per
transaction). £1,627 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
705,000 transactions(average £2,308 per transaction).

As at 28th February 2018, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £66.487
billions, an increase of £183 millions or 0.28% compares to £66.304 billions at
the end of January 2018. There are 59.310 millions credit cards(50.351 million
accounts) at the end of February 2018, an increase of 154,000 or 0.26% compares
to 59.156 millions at the end of January 2018. The total card spending for
February 2018 is £12.798 billions, generated from 232.137 millions of
transactions(average £55 per transaction). £337 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.774 millions transactions(average £121 per
transaction). £1,237 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
544,000 transactions(average £2,274 per transaction).

As at 31st March 2018, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £66.184
billions, a decrease of £303 millions or 0.46% compares to £66.487 billions at
the end of February 2018. There are 59.273 millions credit cards(50.289 million
accounts) at the end of March 2018, a decrease of 37,000 or 0.06% compares to
59.310 millions at the end of February 2018. The total card spending for March
2018 is £13.876 billions, generated from 245.536 millions of
transactions(average £57 per transaction). £355 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.832 millions transactions(average £125 per
transaction). £1,020 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
461,000 transactions(average £2,213 per transaction).

As at 30th April 2018, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £66.791
billions, an increase of £607 millions or 0.92% compares to £66.184 billions at
the end of March 2018. There are 59.384 millions credit cards(50.297 million
accounts) at the end of April 2018, an increase of 111,000 or 0.19% compares to
59.273 millions at the end of March 2018. The total card spending for April 2018
is £14.211 billions, generated from 256.948 millions of transactions(average £55
per transaction). £372 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.158 millions transactions(average £118 per transaction). £1,093 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 498,000 transactions(average
£2,195 per transaction).

As at 31st May 2018, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £67.068
billions, an increase of £277 millions or 0.41% compares to £66.791 billions at
the end of April 2018. There are 59.410 millions credit cards(50.446 million
accounts) at the end of May 2018, an increase of 26,000 or 0.04% compares to
59.384 millions at the end of April 2018. The total card spending for May 2018
is £14.895 billions, generated from 269.602 millions of transactions(average £55
per transaction). £408 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.093 millions transactions(average £132 per transaction). £1,164 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 533,000 transactions(average
£2,184 per transaction).

As at 30th June 2018, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £67.679
billions, an increase of £611 millions or 0.91% compares to £67.068 billions at
the end of May 2018. There are 59.723 millions credit cards(50.582 million
accounts) at the end of June 2018, an increase of 313,000 or 0.53% compares to
59.410 millions at the end of May 2018. The total card spending for June 2018 is
£14.400 billions, generated from 265.044 millions of transactions(average £54
per transaction). £420 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.142 millions transactions(average £134 per transaction). £1,182 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 543,000 transactions(average
£2,177 per transaction).

As at 31st July 2018, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £67.584
billions, a decrease of £95 millions or 0.14% compares to £67.679 billions at
the end of June 2018. There are 59.591 millions credit cards(50.462 million
accounts) at the end of July 2018, a decrease of 132,000 or 0.22% compares to
59.723 millions at the end of June 2018. The total card spending for July 2018
is £15.074 billions, generated from 282.995 millions of transactions(average £53
per transaction). £442 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.277 millions transactions(average £135 per transaction). £1,290 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 591,000 transactions(average
£2,183 per transaction).

As at 31st August 2018, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £67.668
billions, an increase of £84 millions or 0.12% compares to £67.584 billions at
the end of July 2018. There are 59.690 millions credit cards(50.561 million
accounts) at the end of August 2018, an increase of 99,000 or 0.17% compares to
59.591 millions at the end of July 2018. The total card spending for August 2018
is £14.667 billions, generated from 275.978 millions of transactions(average £53
per transaction). £441 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.289 millions transactions(average £134 per transaction). £1,222 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 568,000 transactions(average
£2,151 per transaction).

As at 30th September 2018, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £67.777
billions, an increase of £109 millions or 0.16% compares to £67.668 billions at
the end of August 2018. There are 59.794 millions credit cards(50.675 million
accounts) at the end of September 2018, an increase of 104,000 or 0.17% compares
to 59.690 millions at the end of August 2018. The total card spending for
September 2018 is £13.621 billions, generated from 252.138 millions of
transactions(average £54 per transaction). £377 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.921 millions transactions(average £129 per
transaction). £1,154 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
525,000 transactions(average £2,198 per transaction).

As at 31st October 2018, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £67.364
billions, a decrease of £413 millions or 0.61% compares to £67.777 billions at
the end of September 2018. There are 59.846 millions credit cards(50.801 million
accounts) at the end of October 2018, an increase of 52,000 or 0.09% compares to
59.794 millions at the end of September 2018. The total card spending for
October 2018 is £15.322 billions, generated from 289.333 millions of
transactions(average £53 per transaction). £393 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 3.176 millions transactions(average £124 per
transaction). £1,359 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
611,000 transactions(average £2,224 per transaction).

As at 30th November 2018, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £68.257
billions, an increase of £893 millions or 1.33% compares to £67.364 billions at
the end of October 2018. There are 60.013 millions credit cards(50.870 million
accounts) at the end of November 2018, an increase of 167,000 or 0.28% compares
to 59.846 millions at the end of October 2018. The total card spending for
November 2018 is £15.262 billions, generated from 290.584 millions of
transactions(average £53 per transaction). £346 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.851 millions transactions(average £121 per
transaction). £1,241 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
549,000 transactions(average £2,260 per transaction).

As at 31st December 2018, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £68.127
billions, a decrease of £130 millions or 0.19% compares to £68.257 billions at
the end of November 2018. There are 60.113 millions credit cards(50.882 million
accounts) at the end of December 2018, an increase of 100,000 or 0.17% compares
to 60.013 millions at the end of November 2018. The total card spending for
December 2018 is £14.964 billions, generated from 299.819 millions of
transactions(average £50 per transaction). £353 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.882 millions transactions(average £122 per
transaction). £1,023 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
468,000 transactions(average £2,186 per transaction).


Credit Cards in United Kingdom 2015-2016

As at 31st December 2016, there are 59,506,000 credit cards(50.21mn accounts) in
UK, a decrease of 371,000 or 0.62% compares to 59,877,000 cards(50.76mn
accounts) in the same period a year ago. And the outstanding credit stood at
£63.81 billions as at 31st December 2016, an increase of 3.94% or £2.42 billions
compares to £61.39 billions in the same period in 2015, showing that cardholders
are slow in paying off their card spending compares to previous year with 55.4%
of the balances bearing interest.

Total Card Transactions in Volume and Value
UK recorded 2,810 millions card transactions in 2016, an increase of 128
millions or 4.77% compares to 2,682 millions in 2015. The number of transactions
can be further broken down as:-

 * 2,769 millions purchases transaction, an increase of 126 millions or 4.77%
   compares to 2,643 millions in 2015
 * 35.00 millions cash withdrawals transaction, an increase of 1.90 millions or
   5.74% compares to 33.10 millions in 2015
 * 6.50 millions balance transfers transaction, an increase of 0.44 millions or
   7.26% compares to 6.06 millions in 2015



The total card transactions for 2016 is £171.96 billions in value, an increase
of £5.69 billions or 3.42% compares to £166.27 billions in 2015. The figure can
be further broken down as:-

 * £152.83 billions purchases transaction, an increase of £3.94 billions or
   2.65% compares to £148.89 billions in 2015
 * £4.60 billions cash withdrawals transaction, an increase of £0.67 billions or
   17.05% compares to £3.93 billions in 2015
 * £14.54 billions balance transfers transaction, an increase of £1.09 billions
   or 8.10% compares to £13.45 billions in 2015



Card Fraud in United Kingdom
Card Fraud in UK amounted to £618.0m in 2016, an increase of £50.5m or 8.90%
compares to £567.5m in 2015. 67.64% or £418.0m of card fraud is committed in
UK(an increase of £38.2m or 10.06% compares to £379.8m in 2015), while £200.1m
or 32.38% is committed abroad(an increase of £12.4m or 6.61% compares to £187.7m
in 2015).
The £618.0m card fraud losses can be further broken down as:-

 * £432.3m for phone, internet and mail order fraud (Card-not-present fraud), an
   increase of £34.1m or 8.56% compares to £398.2m 2015.
   Out of the £432.3m, 71.43% or £308.8m is for e-commerce, an increase of of
   £47.3m or 18.09% compares to £261.5m 2015.
 * £36.9m for counterfeit (skimmed/cloned) fraud, a decrease of £8.4m or 18.54%
   compares to £45.3m 2015.
 * £96.3m for fraud on lost or stolen cards, an increase of £22.2m or 29.96%
   compares to £74.1m 2015.
 * £40.0m for card ID theft, an increase of £1.8m or 4.71% compares to £38.2m
   2015.
 * £12.5m for mail non-receipt, an increase of £0.8m or 6.84% compares to £11.7m
   2015.



Within the £618.0m card fraud losses, £62.8m is for UK retail face-to-face
transactions(an increase of £9.3m or 17.38% compares to £53.5m in 2015), and
£43.1mm for UK cash machine fraud(an increase of £10.4m or 31.80% compares to
£32.7m in 2015).


Monthly Statistics 2017

As at 31st January 2017, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £62.962
billions, a decrease of £847 millions or 1.33% compares to £63.809 billions at
the end of December 2016. There are 59.759 millions credit cards(50.756 million
accounts) at the end of January 2017, an increase of 253,000 or 0.43% compares
to 59.506 millions at the end of December 2016. The total card spending for
January 2017 is £12.757 billions, generated from 224.667 millions of
transactions(average £57 per transaction). £384 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.853 millions transactions(average £135 per
transaction). £1,597 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
711,000 transactions(average £2,246 per transaction)

As at 28th February 2017, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £62.938
billions, a decrease of £24 millions or 0.04% compares to £62.962 billions at
the end of January 2017. There are 59.702 millions credit cards(50.255 million
accounts) at the end of February 2017, a decrease of 57,000 or 0.10% compares to
59.759 millions at the end of January 2017. The total card spending for February
2017 is £11.612 billions, generated from 209.820 millions of
transactions(average £55 per transaction). £352 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.693 millions transactions(average £131 per
transaction). £1,255 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
576,000 transactions(average £2,179 per transaction)

As at 31st March 2017, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £62.830
billions, a decrease of £108 millions or 0.17% compares to £62.938 billions at
the end of February 2017. There are 59.732 millions credit cards(50.245 million
accounts) at the end of March 2017, an increase of 30,000 or 0.05% compares to
59.702 millions at the end of February 2017. The total card spending for March
2017 is £13.265 billions, generated from 239.058 millions of
transactions(average £55 per transaction). £398 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 3.066 millions transactions(average £130 per
transaction). £1,339 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
609,000 transactions(average £2,199 per transaction)

As at 30th April 2017, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £63.485
billions, an increase of £655 millions or 1.04% compares to £62.830 billions at
the end of March 2017. There are 59.692 millions credit cards(50.231 million
accounts) at the end of April 2017, a decrease of 40,000 or 0.07% compares to
59.732 millions at the end of March 2017. The total card spending for April 2017
is £12.324 billions, generated from 224.847 millions of transactions(average £55
per transaction). £385 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.019 millions transactions(average £128 per transaction). £1,024 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 483,000 transactions(average
£2,120 per transaction).

As at 31st May 2017, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £63.760
billions, an increase of £275 millions or 0.43% compares to £63.485 billions at
the end of April 2017. There are 59.695 millions credit cards(50.255 million
accounts) at the end of May 2017, an increase of 3,000 or 0.005% compares to
59.692 millions at the end of April 2017. The total card spending for May 2017
is £14.065 billions, generated from 258.501 millions of transactions(average £54
per transaction). £406 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.264 millions transactions(average £124 per transaction). £1,270 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 590,000 transactions(average
£2,153 per transaction).

As at 30th June 2017, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £64.307
billions, an increase of £547 millions or 0.86% compares to £63.760 billions at
the end of May 2017. There are 59.704 millions credit cards(50.271 million
accounts) at the end of June 2017, an increase of 9,000 or 0.02% compares to
59.695 millions at the end of May 2017. The total card spending for June 2017 is
£13.384 billions, generated from 243.870 millions of transactions(average £55
per transaction). £421 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.027 millions transactions(average £139 per transaction). £1,313 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 594,000 transactions(average
£2,210 per transaction).

As at 31st July 2017, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £64.449
billions, an increase of £142 millions or 0.22% compares to £64.307 billions at
the end of June 2017. There are 59.236 millions credit cards(50.166 million
accounts) at the end of July 2017, a decrease of 468,000 or 0.78% compares to
59.704 millions at the end of June 2017. The total card spending for July 2017
is £13.655 billions, generated from 253.885 millions of transactions(average £54
per transaction). £399 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.110 millions transactions(average £128 per transaction). £1,292 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 622,000 transactions(average
£2,077 per transaction).

As at 31st August 2017, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £64.733
billions, an increase of £284 millions or 0.44% compares to £64.449 billions at
the end of July 2017. There are 59.160 millions credit cards(50.254 million
accounts) at the end of August 2017, a decrease of 76,000 or 0.13% compares to
59.236 millions at the end of July 2017. The total card spending for August 2017
is £13.393 billions, generated from 249.959 millions of transactions(average £54
per transaction). £468 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.293 millions transactions(average £142 per transaction). £1,242 millions is
recorded for balance transfers, generated from 575,000 transactions(average
£2,160 per transaction).

As at 30th September 2017, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £65.163
billions, an increase of £430 millions or 0.66% compares to £64.733 billions at
the end of August 2017. There are 58.914 millions credit cards(50.040 million
accounts) at the end of September 2017, a decrease of 246,000 or 0.42% compares
to 59.160 millions at the end of August 2017. The total card spending for
September 2017 is £12.889 billions, generated from 238.850 millions of
transactions(average £54 per transaction). £426 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 3.041 millions transactions(average £140 per
transaction). £1,168 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
532,000 transactions(average £2,195 per transaction).

As at 30th November 2017, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £66.242
billions, an increase of £1,309 millions or 2.02% compares to £64.933 billions
at the end of October 2017. There are 58.948 millions credit cards(50.095
million accounts) at the end of November 2017, an increase of 223,000 or 0.38%
compares to 58.725 millions at the end of October 2017. The total card spending
for November 2017 is £14.256 billions, generated from 268.815 millions of
transactions(average £53 per transaction). £363 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.820 millions transactions(average £129 per
transaction). £1,201 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
549,000 transactions(average £2,188 per transaction).

As at 31st December 2017, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £66.651
billions, an increase of £409 millions or 0.62% compares to £66.242 billions at
the end of November 2017. There are 59.069 millions credit cards(50.181 million
accounts) at the end of December 2017, an increase of 121,000 or 0.21% compares
to 58.948 millions at the end of November 2017. The total card spending for
December 2017 is £13.763 billions, generated from 276.131 millions of
transactions(average £50 per transaction). £347 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.693 millions transactions(average £129 per
transaction). £972 millions is recorded for balance transfers, generated from
458,000 transactions(average £2,122 per transaction).


Credit Cards in United Kingdom 2014-2015

As at 31st December 2015, there are 59,877,000 credit cards(50.76mn accounts) in
UK, an increase of 1,119,000 or 1.90% compares to 58,758,000 cards(50.60mn
accounts) in the same period a year ago. And the outstanding credit stood at
£61.39 billions as at 31st December 2015, an increase of 2.11% or £1.27 billions
compares to £60.12 billions in the same period in 2014, showing that cardholders
are slow in paying off their card spending compares to previous year with 57.8%
of the balances bearing interest.

Total Card Transactions in Volume and Value
UK recorded 2,682 millions card transactions in 2015, an increase of 173
millions or 6.90% compares to 2,509 millions in 2014. The number of transactions
can be further broken down as:-

 * 2,643 millions purchases transaction, an increase of 172 millions or 6.96%
   compares to 2,471 millions in 2014
 * 33.10 millions cash withdrawals transaction, an increase of 1.25 millions or
   3.92% compares to 31.85 millions in 2014
 * 6.06 millions balance transfers transaction, an increase of 0.05 millions or
   0.83% compares to 6.01 millions in 2014



The total card transactions for 2015 is £166.27 billions in value, an increase
of £4.65 billions or 2.88% compares to £161.62 billions in 2014. The figure can
be further broken down as:-

 * £148.89 billions purchases transaction, an increase of £4.28 billions or
   2.96% compares to £144.61 billions in 2014
 * £3.93 billions cash withdrawals transaction, an increase of £0.07 billions or
   1.81% compares to £3.86 billions in 2014
 * £13.45 billions balance transfers transaction, an increase of £0.30 billions
   or 2.28% compares to £13.15 billions in 2014



Card Fraud in United Kingdom
Card Fraud in UK amounted to £567.5m in 2015, a significant increase of £88.5m
or 18.48% compares to £479.0m in 2014. 66.93% or £379.8m of card fraud is
committed in UK(an increase of £51.1m or 15.55% compares to £328.7m in 2014),
while £187.7m or 33.07% is committed abroad(an increase of £37.4m or 24.88%
compares to £150.3m in 2014).
The £567.5m card fraud losses can be further broken down as:-

 * £398.2m for phone, internet and mail order fraud (Card-not-present fraud), an
   increase of £66.7m or 20.12% compares to £331.5m 2014.
   Out of the £398.2m, 65.67% or £261.5m is for e-commerce, an increase of of
   £42.4m or 19.35% compares to £219.1m 2014.
 * £45.3m for counterfeit (skimmed/cloned) fraud, a decrease of £2.5m or 5.23%
   compares to £47.8m 2014.
 * £74.1m for fraud on lost or stolen cards, an increase of £14.4m or 24.12%
   compares to £59.7m 2014.
 * £38.2m for card ID theft, an increase of £8.3m or 27.76% compares to £29.9m
   2014.
 * £11.7m for mail non-receipt, an increase of £1.6m or 15.84% compares to
   £10.1m 2014.



Within the £567.5m card fraud losses, £53.5m is for UK retail face-to-face
transactions(an increase of £4.3m or 8.74% compares to £49.2m in 2014), and
£32.7mm for UK cash machine fraud(an increase of £5.4m or 19.78% compares to
£27.3m in 2014).


Monthly Statistics 2016

As at 31st January 2016, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £60.672
billions, a decrease of £722 millions or 1.18% compares to £61.394 billions at
the end of December 2015. There are 59.932 millions credit cards(50.786 million
accounts) at the end of January 2016, an increase of 55,000 or 0.09% compares to
59.877 millions at the end of December 2015. The total card spending for January
2016 is £11.414 billions, generated from 199.767 millions of
transactions(average £57 per transaction). £292 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.504 millions transactions(average £117 per
transaction).

As at 29th February 2016, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £60.455
billions, a decrease of £217 millions or 0.36% compares to £60.672 billions at
the end of January 2016. There are 60.036 millions credit cards(50.875 million
accounts) at the end of February 2016, an increase of 104,000 or 0.17% compares
to 59.932 millions at the end of January 2015. The total card spending for
February 2016 is £12.042 billions, generated from 214.327 millions of
transactions(average £56 per transaction). £318 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.739 millions transactions(average £116 per
transaction).

As at 31st March 2016, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £60.563
billions, an increase of £108 millions or 0.18% compares to £60.455 billions at
the end of February 2016. There are 59.796 millions credit cards(50.480 million
accounts) at the end of March 2016, a decrease of 240,000 or 0.40% compares to
60.036 millions at the end of February 2016. The total card spending for March
2016 is £12.526 billions, generated from 221.832 millions of
transactions(average £56 per transaction). £374 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.916 millions transactions(average £128 per
transaction).

As at 30th April 2016, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £60.766
billions, an increase of £203 millions or 0.34% compares to £60.563 billions at
the end of March 2016. There are 59.808 millions credit cards(50.482 million
accounts) at the end of April 2016, an increase of 12,000 or 0.02% compares to
59.796 millions at the end of March 2016. The total card spending for April 2016
is £12.136 billions, generated from 214.806 millions of transactions(average £56
per transaction). £370 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.937 millions transactions(average £126 per transaction).

As at 31st May 2016, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £61.227
billions, an increase of £461 millions or 0.76% compares to £60.766 billions at
the end of April 2016. There are 60.021 millions credit cards(50.368 million
accounts) at the end of May 2016, an increase of 213,000 or 0.36% compares to
59.808 millions at the end of April 2016. The total card spending for May 2016
is £13.012 billions, generated from 233.152 millions of transactions(average £56
per transaction). £399 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.004 millions transactions(average £133 per transaction).

As at 30th June 2016, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £61.621
billions, an increase of £394 millions or 0.64% compares to £61.227 billions at
the end of May 2016. There are 59.975 millions credit cards(50.667 million
accounts) at the end of June 2016, a decrease of 46,000 or 0.08% compares to
60.021 millions at the end of May 2016. The total card spending for June 2016 is
£12.683 billions, generated from 227.708 millions of transactions(average £56
per transaction). £428 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.112 millions transactions(average £138 per transaction).

As at 31st July 2016, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £61.666
billions, an increase of £45 millions or 0.07% compares to £61.621 billions at
the end of June 2016. There are 59.981 millions credit cards(50.706 million
accounts) at the end of July 2016, an increase of 6,000 or 0.01% compares to
59.975 millions at the end of June 2016. The total card spending for July 2016
is £12.493 billions, generated from 226.564 millions of transactions(average £55
per transaction). £415 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.898 millions transactions(average £143 per transaction).

As at 31st August 2016, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £62.066
billions, an increase of £400 millions or 0.65% compares to £61.666 billions at
the end of July 2016. There are 60.113 millions credit cards(50.813 million
accounts) at the end of August 2016, an increase of 132,000 or 0.22% compares to
59.981 millions at the end of July 2016. The total card spending for August 2016
is £13.345 billions, generated from 245.153 millions of transactions(average £54
per transaction). £461 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
3.295 millions transactions(average £140 per transaction).

As at 30th September 2016, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £61.930
billions, a decrease of £136 millions or 0.22% compares to £62.066 billions at
the end of August 2016. There are 59.932 millions credit cards(50.582 million
accounts) at the end of September 2016, a decrease of 181,000 or 0.30% compares
to 60.113 millions at the end of August 2016. The total card spending for
September 2016 is £12.737 billions, generated from 228.952 millions of
transactions(average £56 per transaction). £413 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 3.043 millions transactions(average £136 per
transaction).

As at 31st October 2016, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £62.150
billions, an increase of £22 millions or 0.36% compares to £61.930 billions at
the end of September 2016. There are 59.967 millions credit cards(50.630 million
accounts) at the end of September 2016, an increase of 35,000 or 0.06% compares
to 59.932 millions at the end of September 2016. The total card spending for
October 2016 is £13.055 billions, generated from 238.140 millions of
transactions(average £55 per transaction). £386 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.959 millions transactions(average £130 per
transaction).

As at 30th November 2016, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £63.172
billions, an increase of £1,022 millions or 1.64% compares to £62.150 billions
at the end of October 2016. There are 59.577 millions credit cards(50.240
million accounts) at the end of November 2016, a decrease of 390,000 or 0.65%
compares to 59.967 millions at the end of October 2016. The total card spending
for November 2016 is £13.667 billions, generated from 251.745 millions of
transactions(average £54 per transaction). £365 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.811 millions transactions(average £130 per
transaction).

As at 31st December 2016, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £63.809
billions, an increase of £637 millions or 1.01% compares to £63.172 billions at
the end of November 2016. There are 59.506 millions credit cards(50.205 million
accounts) at the end of December 2016, a decrease of 71,000 or 0.12% compares to
59.577 millions at the end of November 2016. The total card spending for
December 2016 is £13.714 billions, generated from 266.389 millions of
transactions(average £51 per transaction). £374 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.776 millions transactions(average £135 per
transaction).


Monthly Statistics 2015

As at 31st December 2015, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £61.394
billions, an increase of £757 millions or 1.25% compares to £60.637 billions at
the end of November 2015. There are 59.877 millions credit cards(50.763 million
accounts) at the end of December 2015, a decrease of 220,000 or 0.37% compares
to 60.097 millions at the end of November 2015. The total card spending for
December is £13.692 billions, generated from 262.593 millions of
transactions(average £52 per transaction). £321 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.784 millions transactions(average £115 per
transaction).

As at 30th November 2015, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £60.637
billions, an increase of £757 millions or 1.26% compares to £59.880 billions at
the end of October 2015. There are 60.097 millions credit cards(51.210 million
accounts) at the end of November 2015, an increase of 108,000 or 0.18% compares
to 59.989 millions at the end of October 2015. The total card spending for
November 2015 is £13.173 billions, generated from 242.075 millions of
transactions(average £54 per transaction). £303 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.737 millions transactions(average £111 per
transaction).

As at 31st October 2015, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £59.880
billions, a decrease of £148 millions or 0.25% compares to £60.028 billions at
the end of September 2015. There are 59.989 millions credit cards(51.137 million
accounts) at the end of October 2015, an increase of 374,000 or 0.58% compares
to 59.615 millions at the end of September 2015. The total card spending for
October 2015 is £12.425 billions, generated from 223.094 millions of
transactions(average £56 per transaction). £317 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.769 millions transactions(average £114 per
transaction).

As at 30th September 2015, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £60.028
billions, an increase of £154 millions or 0.26% compares to £59.874 billions at
the end of August 2015. There are 59.615 millions credit cards(50.973 million
accounts) at the end of September 2015, a decrease of 334,000 or 0.56% compares
to 59.949 millions at the end of August 2015. The total card spending for
September 2015 is £12.449 billions, generated from 222.220 millions of
transactions(average £56 per transaction). £347 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.931 millions transactions(average £118 per
transaction).

As at 31st August 2015, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £59.874
billions, an increase of £191 millions or 0.32% compares to £59.683 billions at
the end of July 2015. There are 59.949 millions credit cards(51.121 million
accounts) at the end of August 2015, an increase of 188,000 or 0.31% compares to
59.761 millions at the end of July 2015. The total card spending for August 2015
is £12.107 billions, generated from 218.023 millions of transactions(average £56
per transaction). £352 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.852 millions transactions(average £123 per transaction).

As at 31st July 2015, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £59.683
billions, an increase of £73 millions or 0.12% compares to £59.610 billions at
the end of June 2015. There are 59.761 millions credit cards(50.962 million
accounts) at the end of July 2015, an increase of 158,000 or 0.27% compares to
59.603 millions at the end of June 2015. The total card spending for July 2015
is £12.844 billions, generated from 224.163 millions of transactions(average £57
per transaction). £372 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.863 millions transactions(average £130 per transaction).

As at 30th June 2015, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £59.610
billions, an increase of £372 millions or 0.63% compares to £59.238 billions at
the end of May 2015. There are 59.603 millions credit cards(51.051 million
accounts) at the end of June 2015, an increase of 208,000 or 0.35% compares to
59.395 millions at the end of May 2015. The total card spending for June 2015 is
£13.100 billions, generated from 230.705 millions of transactions(average £57
per transaction). £360 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.944 millions transactions(average £122 per transaction).

As at 31st May 2015, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £59.238
billions, a decrease of £41 millions or 0.07% compares to £59.279 billions at
the end of April 2015. There are 59.395 millions credit cards(50.889 million
accounts) at the end of May 2015, an increase of 153,000 or 0.26% compares to
59.242 millions at the end of April 2015. The total card spending for May 2015
is £12.001 billions, generated from 209.621 millions of transactions(average £57
per transaction). £323 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.672 millions transactions(average £121 per transaction).

As at 30th April 2015, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £59.279
billions, an increase of £566 millions or 0.96% compares to £58.713 billions at
the end of March 2015. There are 59.242 millions credit cards(50.752 million
accounts) at the end of April 2015, an increase of 89,000 or 0.15% compares to
59.153 millions at the end of March 2015. The total card spending for April 2015
is £12.082 billions, generated from 210.684 millions of transactions(average £57
per transaction). £324 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.827 millions transactions(average £115 per transaction).

As at 31st March 2015, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £58.713
billions, a decrease of £216 millions or 0.37% compares to £58.929 billions at
the end of February 2015. There are 59.153 millions credit cards(50.637 million
accounts) at the end of February 2015, an increase of 111,000 or 0.19% compares
to 59.042 millions at the end of February 2015. The total card spending for
March 2015 is £12.678 billions, generated from 218.463 millions of
transactions(average £58 per transaction). £337 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.843 millions transactions(average £119 per
transaction).

As at 28th February 2015, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £58.929
billions, a decrease of £233 millions or 0.39% compares to £59.162 billions at
the end of January 2015. There are 59.042 millions credit cards(50.525 million
accounts) at the end of February 2015, a decrease of 43,000 or 0.07% compares to
59.085 millions at the end of January 2015. The total card spending for February
2015 is £10.848 billions, generated from 187.418 millions of
transactions(average £58 per transaction). £284 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.443 millions transactions(average £116 per
transaction).

As at 31st January 2015, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £59.162
billions, a decrease of £955 millions or 1.59% compares to £60.117 billions at
the end of December 2014. There are 59.085 millions credit cards(50.623 million
accounts) at the end of January 2015, an increase of 327,000 or 0.56% compares
to 58.758 millions at the end of December 2014. The total card spending for
January 2015 is £11.489 billions, generated from 193.703 millions of
transactions(average £59 per transaction). £286 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.434 millions transactions(average £118 per
transaction).


Credit Cards in United Kingdom 2013-2014

As at 31st December 2014, there are 58,758,000 credit cards(50.60mn accounts) in
UK, a decrease of 720,000 or 1.24% compares to 58,038,000 cards(49.76mn
accounts) in the same period a year ago. And the outstanding credit stood at
£60.12 billions as at 31st December 2014, an increase of 3.10% or £1.81 billions
compares to £58.31 billions in the same period in 2013, showing that cardholders
are slow in paying off their card spending compares to previous year with 57.4%
of the balances bearing interest.

Total Card Transactions in Volume and Value
UK recorded 2,509 millions card transactions in 2014, an increase of 134
millions or 5.64% compares to 2,375 millions in 2013. The number of transactions
can be further broken down as:-

 * 2,471 millions purchases transaction, an increase of 132 millions or 5.64%
   compares to 2,339 millions in 2013
 * 31.85 millions cash withdrawals transaction, an increase of 1.65 millions or
   5.46% compares to 30.20 millions in 2013
 * 6.01 millions balance transfers transaction, an increase of 0.31 millions or
   5.44% compares to 5.70 millions in 2013



The total card transactions for 2014 is £161.62 billions in value, an increase
of £6.27 billions or 4.04% compares to £155.35 billions in 2013. The figure can
be further broken down as:-

 * £144.61 billions purchases transaction, an increase of £5.46 billions or
   3.92% compares to £139.15 billions in 2013
 * £3.86 billions cash withdrawals transaction, an increase of £0.01 billions or
   0.26% compares to £3.85 billions in 2013
 * £13.15 billions balance transfers transaction, an increase of £0.80 billions
   or 6.48% compares to £12.35 billions in 2013



Card Fraud in United Kingdom
Card Fraud in UK stood at £479.0m in 2014, an increase of £28.6m or 6.35%
compares to £450.4m in 2013. 68.62% or £328.7m of card fraud is committed in
UK(an increase of £0.3m or 0.09% compares to £328.4m in 2013), while £150.3m or
31.38% is committed abroad(an increase of £28.3m or 23.20% compares to £122.0m
in 2013).
The £479.0m card fraud losses can be further broken down as:-

 * £331.5m for phone, internet and mail order fraud (Card-not-present fraud), an
   increase of £30.4m or 10.10% compares to £301.1m 2013.
   Out of the £331.5m, 66.09% or £219.1m is for e-commerce, an increase of of
   £29m or 15.26% compares to £190.1m 2013.
 * £47.8m for counterfeit (skimmed/cloned) fraud, an increase of £4.4m or 10.14%
   compares to £43.4m 2013.
 * £59.7m for fraud on lost or stolen cards, an increase of £0.8m or 1.36%
   compares to £58.9m 2013.
 * £29.9m for card ID theft, a decrease of £6.8m or 18.53% compares to £36.7m
   2013.
 * £10.1m for mail non-receipt, a decrease of £0.3m or 2.88% compares to £10.4m
   2013.



Within the £479.0m card fraud losses, £49.2m is for UK retail face-to-face
transactions(a decrease of £11.6m or 19.08% compares to £60.8m in 2013), and
£27.3m for UK cash machine fraud(a decrease of £4.6m or 14.42% compares to
£31.9m in 2013).


Monthly Statistics 2014

As at 31st December 2014, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £60.117
billions, an increase of £721 millions or 1.21% compares to £59.396 billions at
the end of November 2014. There are 58.758 millions credit cards(50.602 million
accounts) at the end of December 2014, an increase of 85,000 or 0.14% compares
to 58.673 millions at the end of November 2014. The total card spending for
December 2014 is £14.218 billions, generated from 263.116 millions of
transactions(average £54 per transaction). £327 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.734 millions transactions(average £120 per
transaction).

As at 30th November 2014, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £59.396
billions, an increase of £637 millions or 1.08% compares to £58.759 billions at
the end of October 2014. There are 58.673 millions credit cards(50.608 million
accounts) at the end of November 2014, a decrease of 737,000 or 1.24% compares
to 59.410 millions at the end of October 2014. The total card spending for
November 2014 is £11.963 billions, generated from 212.103 millions of
transactions(average £56 per transaction). £277 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.408 millions transactions(average £115 per
transaction).

As at 31st October 2014, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £58.759
billions, an increase of £59 millions or 0.10% compares to £58.700 billions at
the end of September 2014. There are 59.410 millions credit cards(51.204 million
accounts) at the end of October 2014, an increase of 48,000 or 0.08% compares to
59.362 millions at the end of September 2014. The total card spending for
October 2014 is £12.440 billions, generated from 213.738 millions of
transactions(average £58 per transaction). £321 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.719 millions transactions(average £118 per
transaction).

As at 30th September 2014, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £58.700
billions, an increase of £148 millions or 0.25% compares to £58.552 billions at
the end of August 2014. There are 59.362 millions credit cards(51.129 million
accounts) at the end of September 2014, an increase of 44,000 or 0.07% compares
to 59.318 millions at the end of August 2014. The total card spending for
September 2014 is £12.481 billions, generated from 210.330 millions of
transactions(average £59 per transaction). £356 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.868 millions transactions(average £124 per
transaction).

As at 31st August 2014, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £58.552
billions, an increase of £358 millions or 0.62% compares to £58.194 billions at
the end of July 2014. There are 59.318 millions credit cards(51.062 million
accounts) at the end of August 2014, an increase of 132,000 or 0.22% compares to
59.186 millions at the end of July 2014. The total card spending for August 2014
is £11.687 billions, generated from 201.360 millions of transactions(average £58
per transaction). £348 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.722 millions transactions(average £128 per transaction).

As at 31st July 2014, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £58.194
billions, an increase of £57 millions or 0.10% compares to £58.137 billions at
the end of June 2014. There are 59.186 millions credit cards(50.943 million
accounts) at the end of July 2014, an increase of 188,000 or 0.32% compares to
58.998 millions at the end of June 2014. The total card spending for July 2014
is £12.431 billions, generated from 211.434 millions of transactions(average £59
per transaction). £366 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.858 millions transactions(average £128 per transaction).

As at 30th June 2014, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £58.137
billions, an increase of £382 millions or 0.66% compares to £57.755 billions at
the end of May 2014. There are 58.998 millions credit cards(50.809 million
accounts) at the end of June 2014, an increase of 660,000 or 1.13% compares to
58.338 millions at the end of May 2014. The total card spending for June 2014 is
£12.149 billions, generated from 206.080 millions of transactions(average £59
per transaction). £349 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.841 millions transactions(average £123 per transaction).

As at 31st May 2014, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £57.755
billions, an increase of £217 millions or 0.38% compares to £57.538 billions at
the end of April 2014. There are 58.338 millions credit cards(50.153 million
accounts) at the end of May 2014, a decrease of 249,000 or 0.43% compares to
58.587 millions at the end of April 2014. The total card spending for May 2014
is £11.712 billions, generated from 200.536 millions of transactions(average £58
per transaction). £333 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.649 millions transactions(average £126 per transaction).

As at 30th April 2014, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £57.538
billions, an increase of £463 millions or 0.81% compares to £57.075 billions at
the end of March 2014. There are 58.587 millions credit cards(50.477 million
accounts) at the end of April 2014, an increase of 630,000 or 1.09% compares to
57.957 millions at the end of March 2014. The total card spending for April 2014
is £11.679 billions, generated from 195.264 millions of transactions(average £60
per transaction). £322 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.749 millions transactions(average £117 per transaction).

As at 31st March 2014, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £57.075
billions, a decrease of £342 millions or 0.60% compares to £57.417 billions at
the end of February 2014. There are 57.957 millions credit cards(50.348 million
accounts) at at the end of March 2014, an increase of 223,000 or 0.39% compares
to 57.734 millions at the end of February 2014. The total card spending for
March 2014 is £11.863 billions, generated from 196.386 millions of
transactions(average £60 per transaction). £303 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.586 millions transactions(average £117 per
transaction).

As at 28th February 2014, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £57.417
billions, a decrease of £53 millions or 0.09% compares to £57.470 billions at
the end of January 2014. There are 57.734 millions credit cards(50.113 million
accounts) at the end of February 2014, a decrease of 41,000 or 0.07% compares to
57.775 millions at the end of January 2014. The total card spending for February
2014 is £10.465 billions, generated from 173.969 millions of
transactions(average £60 per transaction). £273 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.330 millions transactions(average £117 per
transaction).

As at 31st January 2014, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £57.470
billions, a decrease of £841 millions or 1.44% compares to £58.311 billions at
the end of December 2013. There are 57.775 millions credit cards(50.011 million
accounts) at the end of January 2014, a decrease of 263,000 or 0.45% compares to
58.038 millions at the end of December 2013. The total card spending for January
2014 is £11.516 billions, generated from 186.328 millions of
transactions(average £62 per transaction). £286 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.387 millions transactions(average £120 per
transaction).


Credit Cards in United Kingdom 2012-2013

As at 31st December 2013, there are 58,038,000 credit cards(49.76mn accounts) in
UK, a decrease of 908,000 or 1.54% compares to 58,946,000 cards(49.54mn
accounts) in the same period a year ago. And the outstanding credit stood at
£58.31 billions as at 31st December 2013, an increase of 1.64% or £0.94 billions
compares to £57.37 billions in the same period in 2012, showing that cardholders
are slow(with 13.41% increase in balance transfers transaction value) in paying
off their card spending compares to previous year with 61.1% of the balances
bearing interest.

Total Card Transactions in Volume and Value
UK recorded 2,375 millions card transactions in 2013, an increase of 151
millions or 6.79% compares to 2,224 millions in 2012. The number of transactions
can be further broken down as:-

 * 2,339 millions purchases transaction, an increase of 149 millions or 6.80%
   compares to 2,190 millions in 2012
 * 30.20 millions cash withdrawals transaction, an increase of 0.87 millions or
   2.97% compares to 29.33 millions in 2012
 * 5.70 millions balance transfers transaction, an increase of 0.56 millions or
   10.89% compares to 5.14 millions in 2012



The total card transactions for 2013 is £155.35 billions in value, an increase
of £4.94 billions or 3.28% compares to £150.41 billions in 2012. The figure can
be further broken down as:-

 * £139.15 billions purchases transaction, an increase of £3.41 billions or
   2.51% compares to £135.74 billions in 2012
 * £3.85 billions cash withdrawals transaction, an increase of £0.07 billions or
   1.85% compares to £3.78 billions in 2012
 * £12.35 billions balance transfers transaction, an increase of £1.46 billions
   or 13.41% compares to £10.89 billions in 2012



Card Fraud in United Kingdom
Card Fraud in UK amounted to £450.4m in 2013, an increase of £62.1m or 15.99%
compares to £388.3m in 2012. 72.91% or £328.4m of card fraud is committed in
UK(an increase of £41.7m or 14.54% compares to £286.7m in 2012), while £122.0m
or 27.09% is committed abroad(an increase of £20.7m or 20.43% compares to
£101.3m in 2012).
The £450.4m card fraud losses can be further broken down as:-

 * £301.1m for phone, internet and mail order fraud (Card-not-present fraud), an
   increase of £55.1m or 22.40% compares to £246.0m 2012.
   Out of the £301.1m, 63.14% or £190.1m is for e-commerce, an increase of of
   £49.9m or 35.59% compares to £140.2m 2012.
 * £43.4m for counterfeit (skimmed/cloned) fraud, an increase of £1.3m or 3.09%
   compares to £42.1m 2012.
 * £58.9m for fraud on lost or stolen cards, an increase of £3.7m or 6.70%
   compares to £55.2m 2012.
 * £36.7m for card ID theft, an increase of £4.5m or 13.98% compares to £32.2m
   2012.
 * £10.4m for mail non-receipt, a decrease of £2.4m or 18.75% compares to £12.8m
   2012.



Within the £450.4m card fraud losses, £60.8m is for UK retail face-to-face
transactions(an increase of £6.2m or 11.36% compares to £54.6m in 2012), and
£31.9m for UK cash machine fraud(an increase of £3m or 10.38% compares to £28.9m
in 2012).


Monthly Statistics 2013

As at 31st January 2013, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £56.251
billions, an increase of £1.116 billions or 1.95% compares to £57.367 billions
at the end of December 2012. There are 58.821 millions credit cards(49.385
million accounts) at the end of January 2013, a decrease of 125,000 or 0.21%
compares to 58.946 millions at the end of December 2012. The total card spending
for January 2013 is £10.870 billions, generated from 174.075 millions of
transactions(average £62 per transaction). £297 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.332 millions transactions(average £127 per
transaction).

As at 28th February 2013, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £56.322
billions, an increase of £71 millions or 0.13% compares to £56.251 billions at
the end of January 2013. There are 58.490 millions credit cards(49.164 million
accounts) at the end of February 2013, a decrease of 331,000 or 0.56% compares
to 58.821 millions at the end of January 2013. The total card spending for
February 2013 is £10.181 billions, generated from 165.698 millions of
transactions(average £61 per transaction). £280 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.224 millions transactions(average £126 per
transaction).

As at 31st March 2013, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £55.972
billions, a decrease of £350 millions or 0.62% compares to £56.322 billions at
the end of February 2013. There are 58.531 millions credit cards(49.183 million
accounts) at the end of March 2013, an increase of 41,000 or 0.07% compares to
58.490 millions at the end of February 2013. The total card spending for March
2013 is £10.923 billions, generated from 176.792 millions of
transactions(average £62 per transaction). £292 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.297 millions transactions(average £127 per
transaction).

As at 30th April 2013, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £56.210
billions, an increase of £238 millions or 0.43% compares to £55.972 billions at
the end of March 2013. There are 57.693 millions credit cards(49.150 million
accounts) at the end of April 2013, a decrease of 838,000 or 1.43% compares to
58.531 millions at the end of March 2013. The total card spending for April 2013
is £11.642 billions, generated from 191.650 millions of transactions(average £61
per transaction). £328 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.678 millions transactions(average £122 per transaction).

As at 31st May 2013, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £56.458
billions, an increase of £248 millions or 0.44% compares to £56.210 billions at
the end of April 2013. There are 57.905 millions credit cards(49.179 million
accounts) at the end of May 2013, an increase of 212,000 or 0.37% compares to
57.693 millions at the end of April 2013. The total card spending for May 2013
is £11.772 billions, generated from 193.142 millions of transactions(average £61
per transaction). £330 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.534 millions transactions(average £130 per transaction).

As at 30th June 2013, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £56.873
billions, an increase of £415 millions or 0.74% compares to £56.458 billions at
the end of May 2013. There are 57.874 millions credit cards(49.255 million
accounts) at the end of June 2013, a decrease of 31,000 or 0.05% compares to
57.905 millions at the end of May 2013. The total card spending for June 2013 is
£10.951 billions, generated from 182.387 millions of transactions(average £60
per transaction). £310 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.397 millions transactions(average £129 per transaction).

As at 31st July 2013, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £56.728
billions, a decrease of £145 millions or 0.25% compares to £56.873 billions at
the end of June 2013. There are 57.958 millions credit cards(49.387 million
accounts) at the end of July 2013, an increase of 84,000 or 0.15% compares to
57.874 millions at the end of June 2013. The total card spending for July 2013
is £12.431 billions, generated from 210.362 millions of transactions(average £59
per transaction). £375 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.803 millions transactions(average £134 per transaction).

As at 31st August 2013, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £56.672
billions, a decrease of £56 millions or 0.10% compares to £56.728 billions at
the end of July 2013. There are 57.980 millions credit cards(49.496 million
accounts) at the end of August 2013, an increase of 22,000 or 0.04% compares to
57.958 millions at the end of July 2013. The total card spending for August 2013
is £11.559 billions, generated from 196.914 millions of transactions(average £59
per transaction). £367 millions is recorded for cash withdrawals, generated from
2.751 millions transactions(average £133 per transaction).

As at 30th September 2013, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £57.008
billions, an increase of £336 millions or 0.59% compares to £56.672 billions at
the end of August 2013. There are 58.057 millions credit cards(49.596 million
accounts) at the end of September 2013, an increase of 77,000 or 0.13% compares
to 57.980 millions at the end of August 2013. The total card spending for
September 2013 is £11.770 billions, generated from 196.293 millions of
transactions(average £60 per transaction). £343 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.655 millions transactions(average £129 per
transaction).

As at 31st October 2013, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £56.963
billions, a decrease of £45 millions or 0.08% compares to £57.008 billions at
the end of September 2013. There are 58.120 millions credit cards(49.721 million
accounts) at the end of October 2013, an increase of 63,000 or 0.11% compares to
58.057 millions at the end of September 2013. The total card spending for
October 2013 is £11.902 billions, generated from 200.941 millions of
transactions(average £59 per transaction). £323 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.610 millions transactions(average £124 per
transaction).

As at 30th November 2013, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £57.701
billions, an increase of £738 millions or 1.30% compares to £56.963 billions at
the end of October 2013. There are 58.070 millions credit cards(49.735 million
accounts) at the end of November 2013, a decrease of 50,000 or 0.09% compares to
58.120 millions at the end of Ocotber 2013. The total card spending for November
2013 is £12.015 billions, generated from 209.498 millions of
transactions(average £57 per transaction). £287 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.400 millions transactions(average £120 per
transaction).

As at 31st December 2013, the outstanding credit card balances stood at £58.311
billions, an increase of £610 millions or 1.06% compares to £57.701 billions at
the end of November 2013. There are 58.038 millions credit cards(49.758 million
accounts) at the end of December 2013, a decrease of 32,000 or 0.06% compares to
58.070 millions at the end of November 2013. The total card spending for
December 2013 is £13.133 billions, generated from 241.685 millions of
transactions(average £54 per transaction). £313 millions is recorded for cash
withdrawals, generated from 2.522 millions transactions(average £124 per
transaction).


Credit Cards in United Kingdom 2011-2012

The number of credit cards in UK increase marginally for the first time after
steady decilne since 2009. As at 31st December 2012, there are 58,946,000 credit
cards(49.54mn accounts) in UK, an increase of 262,000 or 0.45% compares to
58,684,000 cards(49.22mn accounts) in the same period a year ago. And the
outstanding credit stood at £57.37 billions as at 31st December 2012, a decrease
of 1.73% or £1.01 billions compares to £58.38 billions in the same period in
2011, showing that cardholders are consistently paying off their card spending
with 65.4% of the balances bearing interest.

Total Card Transactions in Volume and Value
UK recorded 2,224 millions card transactions in 2012, an increase of 108
millions or 5.10% compares to 2,116 millions in 2011. The number of transactions
can be further broken down as:-

 * 2,190 millions purchases transaction, an increase of 109 millions or 5.24%
   compares to 2,081 millions in 2011
 * 29.33 millions cash withdrawals transaction, a decrease of 0.24 millions or
   0.81% compares to 29.57 millions in 2011
 * 5.14 millions balance transfers transaction, an increase of 0.02 millions or
   0.39% compares to 5.12 millions in 2011



The total card transactions for 2012 is £150.41 billions in value, an increase
of £2.39 billions or 1.61% compares to £148.02 billions in 2011. The figure can
be further broken down as:-

 * £135.74 billions purchases transaction, an increase of £2.68 billions or
   2.01% compares to £133.06 billions in 2011
 * £3.78 billions cash withdrawals transaction, a decrease of £0.18 billions or
   4.55% compares to £3.96 billions in 2011
 * £10.89 billions balance transfers transaction, a decrease of £0.11 billions
   or 1.00% compares to £11.00 billions in 2011



Card Fraud in United Kingdom
Card Fraud in UK amounted to £388.3m in 2012, an increase of £47.3m or 13.87%
compares to £341.0m in 2011. 73.91% or £287.0m of card fraud is committed in
UK(an increase of £26m or 9.96% compares to £261.0m in 2011), while £101.3m or
26.11% is committed abroad(an increase of £21.3m or 26.63% compares to £80.0m in
2011).
The £388.3m card fraud losses can be further broken down as:-

 * £246.0m for phone, internet and mail order fraud (Card-not-present fraud), an
   increase of £25.1m or 11.36% compares to £220.9m 2011.
   Out of the £246.0m, 56.99% or £140.2m is for e-commerce, an increase of of
   £0.6m or 0.43% compares to £139.6m 2011.
 * £42.1m for counterfeit (skimmed/cloned) fraud, an increase of £6.0m or 16.62%
   compares to £36.1m 2011.
 * £55.2m for fraud on lost or stolen cards, an increase of £5.1m or 10.18%
   compares to £50.1m 2011.
 * £32.2m for card ID theft, an increase of £9.7m or 43.11% compares to £22.5m
   2011.
 * £12.8m for mail non-receipt, an increase of £1.5m or 13.27% compares to
   £11.3m 2011.



Within the £388.3m card fraud losses, £54.6m is for UK retail face-to-face
transactions(an increase of £11.4m or 26.39% compares to £43.2m in 2011), and
£28.9m for UK cash machine fraud(a decrease of £0.4m or 1.37% compares to £29.3m
in 2011).



Credit Cards in United Kingdom 2010-2011

The number of credit cards in UK continues to slide. As at 31st December 2011,
there are 58,684,000 credit cards(49.22mn accounts) in UK, a decrease of 830,000
or 1.39% compares to 59,514,000 cards(50.08mn accounts) in the same period a
year ago. And the outstanding credit stood at £58.38 billions as at 31st
December 2011, a decrease of 6.47% or £4.04 billions compares to £62.42 billions
in the same period in 2010, showing that cardholders are consistently paying off
their card spending with 66.1% of the balances bearing interest.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
UK recorded 2,116 millions card transactions in 2011, an increase of 87 millions
or 4.29% compares to 2,029 millions in 2010. The number of transactions can be
further broken down as:-

 * 2,081 millions purchases transaction, an increase of 88 millions or 4.42%
   compares to 1,993 millions in 2010
 * 29.57 millions cash withdrawals transaction, a decrease of 1.09 millions or
   3.56% compares to 30.66 millions in 2010
 * 5.12 millions balance transfers transaction, a decrease of 0.01 millions or
   0.19% compares to 5.13 millions in 2010



The total card transactions for 2011 is £148.02 billions in value, an increase
of £3.60 billions or 2.49% compares to £144.42 billions in 2010. The figure can
be further broken down as:-

 * £133.06 billions purchases transaction, an increase of £3.71 billions or
   2.87% compares to £129.35 billions in 2010
 * £3.96 billions cash withdrawals transaction, a decrease of £0.43 billions or
   9.79% compares to £4.39 billions in 2010
 * £11.00 billions balance transfers transaction, an increase of £0.32 billions
   or 3.00% compares to £10.68 billions in 2010



Card Fraud in United Kingdom
Card Fraud in UK amounted to £341.0m in 2011, a decrease of £24.4m or 6.68%
compares to £365.4m in 2010. 76.54% or £261.0m of card fraud is committed in
UK(a decrease of £10.5m or 3.87% compares to £271.5m in 2010), while £80.0m or
23.46% is committed abroad(a decrease of £13.9m or 14.80% compares to £93.9m in
2010).
The £341.0m card fraud losses can be further broken down as:-

 * £220.9m for phone, internet and mail order fraud (Card-not-present fraud), a
   decrease of £6.9m or 3.04% compares to £226.9m 2010.
   Out of the £220.9m, 63.20% or £139.6m is for e-commerce, an increase of of
   £4.5m or 3.33% compares to £135.1m 2010.
 * £36.1m for counterfeit (skimmed/cloned) fraud, a decrease of £11.5m or 24.16%
   compares to £47.6m 2010.
 * £50.1m for fraud on lost or stolen cards, an increase of £5.7m or 12.84%
   compares to £44.4m 2010.
 * £22.5m for card ID theft, a decrease of £15.6m or 40.94% compares to £38.1m
   2010.
 * £11.3m for mail non-receipt, an increase of £2.9m or 34.52% compares to £8.4m
   2010.



Within the £341.0m card fraud losses, £43.2m is for UK retail face-to-face
transactions(a decrease of £24.2m or 35.91% compares to £67.4m in 2010), and
£29.3m for UK cash machine fraud(a decrease of £3.9m or 11.75% compares to
£33.2m in 2010).
The £261.0m of card fraud losses commited in UK can be further dissected
regionally. More than half of the card fraud losses, 57.43% or £149.9m commited
in the South East of UK, a decrease of £6.7m or 4.28% compares to £156.6m in
2010. North West has the second highest card fraud with £21.1m losses, a
decrease of £2.4m or 10.21% compares to £23.5m in 2010. East Midlands came in
third with £16.6m losses, followed by West Midlands with £14.2m losses and Yorks
& Humberside with £12.2m losses. Wheeras North East has the lowest card fraud
with £4.8m losses, followed by Northern Ireland with £6.3m losses, Wales with
£7.6m losses and East Anglia with £8.1m losses.



Credit Cards in United Kingdom 2009-2010

The number of credit cards in UK continues to slide. As at 31st December 2010,
there are 59,514,000 credit cards in UK, a decrease of 2,477,000 or 4% compares
to 61,991,000 in the same period a year ago. And the outstanding credit stood at
£62.42 billions as at 31st December 2010, a decrease of 3.18% or £2.05 billions
compares to £64.47 billions in the same period in 2009. This is inline with
cardholders change of habit by using cards for payment rather than borrowing,
with 30 per cent of spending incurring no interest and one-third of accounts
carrying no balance.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
UK recorded 2,029 millions card transactions in 2010, an increase of 24 millions
or 1.2% compares to 2,005 millions in 2009. The number of transactions can be
further broken down as:-

 * 1,993 millions purchases transaction, an increase of 31 millions or 1.58%
   compares to 1,962 millions in 2009
 * 30.66 millions cash withdrawals transaction, a decrease of 6.61 millions or
   17.74% compares to 37.27 millions in 2009
 * 5.13 millions balance transfers transaction, a decrease of 0.19 millions or
   3.57% compares to 5.32 millions in 2009



The total card transactions for 2010 is £144.42 billions in value, an increase
of £1.61 billions or 1.13% compares to £142.81 billions in 2009. The figure can
be further broken down as:-

 * £129.35 billions purchases transaction, an increase of £3.34 billions or
   2.65% compares to £126.01 billions in 2009
 * £4.39 billions cash withdrawals transaction, a decrease of £1.62 billions or
   26.96% compares to £6.01 billions in 2009
 * £10.68 billions balance transfers transaction, a decrease of £0.11 billions
   or 1.02% compares to £10.79 billions in 2009



Note: Data showing the split between Mastercard and Visa are no longer
available, due to certain institutions moving existing credit card accounts from
Visa or Mastercard to Amex branding.

Card Fraud in United Kingdom
Card Fraud in UK amounted to £365.4m in 2010(lowest level since 2000), a
decrease of £74.6m or 16.95% compares to £440.0m in 2009. The card fraud has
been rapidly reduced by 40.09% in two years period, down from all-time high of
£610m in 2008. 74.3% or £271.5m of card fraud is committed in UK(a decrease of
£45.9m or 14.46% compares to £317.4m in 2009), while £93.9m or 25.7% is
committed abroad(a decrease of £28.7m or 23.41% compares to £122.6m in 2009).
The £93.9m card fraud losses abroad has reduced significantly by £136.2m or
59.19%, compares to £230.1m losses in 2008.
The £365.4m card fraud losses can be further broken down as:-

 * £226.9m for phone, internet and mail order fraud (Card-not-present fraud), a
   decrease of £39.5m or 14.83% compares to £266.4m 2009.
   Out of the £226.9m, 59.54% or £135.1m is for e-commerce, a decrease of of
   £18.1m or 11.81% compares to £153.2m 2009.
 * £47.6m for counterfeit (skimmed/cloned) fraud, a decrease of £33.3m or 41.16%
   compares to £80.9m 2009.
 * £44.4m for fraud on lost or stolen cards, a decrease of £3.3m or 6.92%
   compares to £47.7m 2009.
 * £38.1m for card ID theft, a decrease of £0.1m or 0.26% compares to £38.2m
   2009.
 * £8.4m for mail non-receipt, an increase of £1.5m or 21.74% compares to £6.9m
   2009.



Within the £365.4m card fraud losses, £67.4m is for UK retail face-to-face
transactions(a decrease of £4.4m or 6.13% compares to £71.8m in 2009), and
£33.2m for UK cash machine fraud(a decrease of £3.5m or 9.54% compares to £36.7m
in 2009).
The £271.5m of card fraud losses commited in UK can be further dissected
regionally. More than half of the card fraud losses, 57.68% or £156.6m commited
in the South East of UK, a decrease of £11.2m or 6.67% compares to £167.8m in
2009. North West has the second highest card fraud with £23.5m losses, a
decrease of £15.5m or 39.74% compares to £39.0m in 2009. West Midlands came in
third with £16.5m losses, followed by Yorks & Humberside with £15.4m losses and
East Midlands with £13.6m losses. Wheeras North Ireland has the lowest card
fraud with £0.83m losses, followed by East Anglia with £5.4m losses, North East
with £7.8m losses and Wales with £7.8m losses.



Credit Cards in United Kingdom 2008-2009

The number of credit cards in UK continues to slide from 67,413,000 as at 31st
December 2008 to 60,396,000 as at 31st December 2009. The decrease of 7,017,000
or 10.41% is expected due to financial crisis worldwide. During the period,
prudent approach is taken by credit card issuers for issuances of new credit
card with some old accounts are being closed in the same time. Nonetheless, UK
still has the highest number of credit cards issued in Europe.
Of all the cards issued, 21,699,000 is for Visa Card(a significant decrease of
5,437,000 or 20.06% compares to 27,106,000 a year ago), while 38,727,000 is for
MasterCard(a decrease of 1,579,000 or 3.92% compares to 40,306,000 a year ago).
Outstanding credit stood at £64.47 billions as at 31st December 2009, a decrease
of 2.73% or £1.81 billions compares to £66.28 billions in the same period in
2008.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
UK recorded 1,952 millions card transactions in 2009, a decrease of 42 millions
or 2.1% compares to 1,994 millions in 2008. The number of transactions can be
further broken down as 1,911 millions(635mn Visa, 1,276mn MasterCard) for
purchases, 36.24 millions(14.3mn Visa, 21.94mn MasterCard) for cash withdrawals
and 5.21 millions(1.82mn Visa, 3.39mn MasterCard) for balance transfers.
Out of these transactions, 651 millions or 33.35% is using Visa, a decrease of
113 millions or 14.79% compares to 764 millions in 2008; which is in tandem with
the decrease in number of Visa card. Whereas 1,301 millions is using MasterCard,
an increase of 71 millions or 5.77% compares to 1,230 millions in 2008; which
shows the decrease in the number of MasterCard does not impact its number of
transactions. In conclusion, the MasterCard brand is the clear winner over Visa
brand in UK for 2009.

The total card transactions for 2009 is £139.52 billions in value, a decrease of
£10.35 billions or 6.91% compares to £149.87 billions in 2008, which is inline
with the decrease in number of credit cards issued. The figure can be further
broken down as £123.10 billions(£44.62bn Visa, £78.48bn MasterCard) for
purchases, £5.82 billions(£2.4bn Visa, £3.42bn MasterCard) for cash withdrawals
and £10.59 billions(£3.64bn Visa, £6.95bn MasterCard) for balance transfers.
Out of these transactions, £50.67 billions or 36.33% is using Visa, a decrease
of £10.03 billions or 16.52% compares to £60.7 billions in 2008; which is in
tandem with the decrease in number of Visa card. Whereas £88.85 billions is
using MasterCard, an decrease of £0.32 billions or 0.36% compares to £89.17
billions in 2008; which shows the decrease in the number of MasterCard does not
have a big impact its total transactions value.



Credit Cards in United Kingdom 2007-2008

As of 2008, UK has a population of 61.35 millions with a GDP(gross domestic
product) of €1,816.09 billions. This translates into €29.60 thousands of GDP per
capita. UK contributes 14.51% of the EU total GDP, third behind Germany and
France. There is a significant drop of 11.16% or €228.04 billions in GDP for UK
compares to 2007.

As at 31st December 2008, there are 148,869,000 payment cards issued in UK(2.44
cards per capita), making UK the Europe leader in number of cards issued in the
country per capita. This is an increase of 4,204,000 payment cards issued or
2.91% compares to 144,665,000 in 2007.

There are 66,163,000 credit cards in UK as at 31st December 2008, a decrease of
1,148,000 or 1.71% compares to 67,311,000 in 2007. UK has the highest number of
credit cards issued in Europe followed by France(with 50% lesser cards). In the
same period, there are 4,095,000 cards with a credit and/or delayed debit
function in UK, a significant increase of 727,000 or 21.59% compares to
3,368,000 in 2007. Debit cards increase by 4,625,000 or 6.25% to 78,610,000 in
2008, compares to 73,985,000 in 2007. UK is the second highest country in Europe
when it comes to debit cards issued, behind the leader Germany.

Total Card Payments in Volume and Value
For 2008, UK recorded the highest card payment transactions in Europe with
7,595.00 millions transactions(124.45 transactions per capita), an increase of
395 millions or 5.49% compares to 7,200.00 millions in 2007. Out of these
transactions, 1,791.00 millions or 23.58% is paid by credit cards, a decrease of
15.00 millions or 0.83% compares to 1,806.00 millions in 2007; which is in
tandem with the decrease in number of credit cards. Whereas 179.00 millions is
paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit function, an increase of 48.00
millions or 36.64% compares to 131.00 millions in 2007; which reflects the
impact of 21.59% increase in number of cards. The rest of card payment
transactions(5,625.00 millions) are paid by debit cards, an increase of 362.00
millions or 6.88% compares to 5,263 millions in 2007. UK total card payment
transactions volume contributes 25.78% to the EU total number of transactions,
which also happened to be the top contributor.

The total card payments for 2008 is €511.99 billions in value(€8.39 thousands
per capita - second highest in Europe), although there is a decrease of €21.86
billions or 3.95% compares to €553.85 billions in 2007, UK card payments value
is still ranked top in Europe. This also translates into €67.4 per card payment
transaction, decrease from €76.9 in 2007; which shown payment cards are used for
increasingly smaller amounts. Out of these transactions, €143.36 billions or
28.00% is paid by credit cards, a decrease of €22.32 billions or 13.47% compares
to €165.68 billions in 2007 due to drop in number of credit cards. Whereas
€26.09 billions or 5.10% is paid by cards with a credit and/or delayed debit
function, an increase of €4.20 billions or 19.19% compares to €21.89 billions in
2007; which is in tandem with the increase of cards with a credit and/or delayed
debit function. The rest of card payments, €342.53 billions in value is paid by
debit cards, a decrease of €23.74 billions or 6.48% compares to €366.27 billions
in 2007. UK total card payment value contributes 30.47% to the EU total
transactions value, the highest in Europe.

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