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July 2026

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January 2012 to April 2026

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The total number of credit card accounts in the United Kingdom (UK) fluctuated between 2019 and 2026. The total number of accounts peaked in February 2020, with million. This total includes both active accounts and inactive accounts. As of April 2026, there were approximately million credit card accounts in the UK.

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Number of credit card accounts in the United Kingdom (UK) from January 2012 to April 2026 (in millions)

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