U.K.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a sovereign country in north-western Europe, off the north-­western coast of the European mainland.

Research Reveals Why UK Consumers Purchase Gift Cards

Research Reveals Why UK Consumers Purchase Gift Cards
Research Reveals Why UK Consumers Purchase Gift Cards
July 07, 2015  |  Cross-border Payments

In a recent study, Blackhawk Network, a leader in the prepaid card industry, found that in the U.K. several segments of shoppers find convenience and...

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Barclays Uses Zapp To Beat Apple Pay
Barclays Uses Zapp To Beat Apple Pay
July 07, 2015  |  Cross-border Payments

The big banks of the U.K. are preparing to step up their digital payment efforts as they attempt to fend off the bite Apple is...

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RBS Faces Billions In Fines
RBS Faces Billions In Fines
July 06, 2015  |  Cross-border Payments

Royal Bank of Scotland may have to pay as much as $13 billion in efforts to satisfy claims that the company misled investors who bought...

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Barclays Launches ‘Snap And Send’ Mobile Check Service
Barclays Launches ‘Snap And Send’ Mobile Check Service
July 03, 2015  |  Europe

The 325-year-old Barclays announced yesterday (July 2) the extension of its mobile checks imaging service to nearly 1 million more customers, including 500,000 customers with...

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Mobile Apps Drive Big Returns For UK eCommerce Market
Mobile Apps Drive Big Returns For UK eCommerce Market
June 26, 2015  |  Apple Pay

Criteo, an eCommerce marketing tech vendor, published its latest report on mobile adoption, saying it continues to grow at record speed – and in the...

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E-Retailer Tests How To Make Junk Email Stick
E-Retailer Tests How To Make Junk Email Stick
June 23, 2015  |  Europe

Royal Mail, the U.K.’s postal service, may soon be carrying some typically unwelcome mail through a pilot project that allows online retailers to send marketing material to consumers...

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