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Number of debit cards and credits issued in the United Kingdom (UK) with contactless/NFC functionality from January 2016 to April 2026 (in millions)

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July 2026

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United Kingdom

Survey time period

January 2016 to April 2026

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Monthly number of contactless debit and credit cards in circulation in UK 2016-2026

Published by ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Research Department, Jul 17, 2026

The number of contactless cards allowing for contactless payments in the United Kingdom rose steadily between January 2016 and April 2026. As of April 2026, there were almost ** million contactless credit cards in the UK and nearly *** million contactless debit cards.

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