FICO UK Credit Card Market Report: July 2025
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest analysis from global analytics software leader FICO reveals a concerning increase in the average active balance on UK credit cards. The new data shows that despite a typical seasonal reduction in spending, balances grew to £1,895, 5.1% higher year-on-year. Also, the percentage of the balance being paid off by customers fell year-on-year by 7.7%. This is symptomatic of the ongoing affordability challenges many UK consumers face, and represents a growing latent. ...