Key Market Indicators
The UK's payment transaction market is set to reach £45.8 billion by 2026, down 5.3% on 2021's figure of £58.2 billion. Since 2012, UK demand has decreased by 4% year on year. In 2021, the US led the way with £58.2 billion, followed by the UK, Germany and France. The number of payment terminals in the UK is expected to reach 32.8 million by 2026, up 2% from 2021's figure of 29.5 million. Since 2012, the UK's supply has grown 3.2% year on year. In 2021, Brazil overtook the UK with 29.5 million units, followed by China, Brazil and the UK.
