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Mastercard Mulls Sale of Vocalink Amid UK Payment Landscape Scrutiny
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Mastercard Mulls Sale of Vocalink Amid UK Payment Landscape Scrutiny

Mastercard is reportedly exploring the sale of its Vocalink payments business in the UK, a move prompted by regulatory concerns and competitive dynamics in the market.

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Mastercard considers divesting Vocalink as UK banks eye reacquisition

Mastercard is exploring the potential sale of Vocalink, the UK payments platform, back to the British banks it acquired it from in 2016, signaling shifts in the payments landscape.

Finextra · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read
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Open Banking Fraud Rates in UK Remain Low Amid Growing Adoption

The latest Open Banking Payments & Fraud Monitor reveals that fraud rates in Open Banking payments are lower than the broader UK payments industry, highlighting a positive trend as...

Finextra · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read