Pre-Paid Cards in the United Kingdom

Pre-paid cards saw growth in both transaction value and circulation, and in open loop and closed loop terms in the UK in 2025, with this growth increasingly tied to digital wallets and app-led journeys that allow instant top-ups. Corporate employers prefer closed loop rewards for perceived value and to nudge spend with partner brands. Retailers have reciprocated by bundling bonus points and discounts on gift cards and redemptions.

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

Product coverage: Closed Loop Pre-Paid Card Transactions, Open Loop Pre-Paid Card Transactions.

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

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• Get a detailed picture of the Pre-Paid Card Transactions market;
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