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flag UK banks can raise contactless payment limits starting March 19, 2025, under new FCA rules.

flag Starting March 19, UK banks and payment providers may set their own contactless card limits, replacing the current £100 cap, under new Financial Conduct Authority rules. flag The change allows flexibility to adapt to inflation, consumer demand, and technology, while maintaining strong fraud controls and existing protections like reimbursement for unauthorised transactions. flag Firms must inform customers of changes, and consumers may set personal limits or disable contactless payments. flag Though most firms are expected to keep the £100 limit, the move follows a surge in contactless use—Barclays reported 94.6% of in-store transactions were contactless in 2024, 10 times higher than in 2015. flag The shift is part of a broader economic growth strategy and has drawn support from industry groups.

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