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New report sets out the economic case for digital payments in UK growth plans

Published

16 September 2026

Topic

operational-macro

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Fintech

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

A new report commissioned by Visa highlights the significant economic contribution of digital payments to the UK economy and stresses that future growth depends on government and regulatory decisions to implement pro-competition and technology-friendly regulations.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The UK government's regulatory choices on digital payments will unlock billions in economic growth, putting pressure on fintech founders to engage with policy shifts now or risk slower adoption and lost market share.

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1 source · 16 Sep 2026

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