UK Credit Card Balances Hit Record High, FICO Reports

Reuters02-17

UK Credit Card Balances Hit Record High, FICO Reports

Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) has reported that UK credit card balances reached their highest level since FICO began tracking the data, with average active balances rising to £1,950 in December 2025, up 4.8% year-on-year. Spending increased 5.6% from November but was 3.5% lower than the previous December. Payment rates remained low at 33.4%, and missed payments rose, indicating growing financial stress for consumers following the holiday season.

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