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The UK merchant payments market

What drives merchant loyalty and ISO advantage in a rapidly evolving POS ecosystem.

The rules have changed. The £100 contactless limit is gone. More than 60 ISOs are competing for the same merchants. And merchants now expect much more than a payment terminal.

Winning the first deal is easy. Keeping the merchant is becoming the real competitive advantage.

In this white paper you’ll discover:

  • The five forces reshaping UK merchant payments
  • What the removal of the contactless limit means for ISOs
  • Where the biggest growth opportunities now lie
  • Why merchants stay or switch providers
  • The four criteria ISOs use when selecting POS partners
  • How service-led POS strategies help scale without increasing operational costs

Market Snapshot

50%+ of new merchant acquisitions come through ISOs
90% of UK merchants accept mobile wallets
60+ ISOs compete across the UK market

Who should read it?

  • Merchant Acquirers
  • Independent Sales Organisations
  • PSPs
  • Payment Integrators
  • Retail Technology Leaders

13 pages. 15-minute read.

Download the white paper and discover why product alone is no longer enough to win and keep UK merchants.

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