UK Credit Card Spending Drops as Balances and Delinquencies Rise, FICO Reports
FICO's UK Credit Card Market Report for September 2025 reveals a 3.8% decline in credit card spending, rising balances, and increased delinquencies, indicating financial strain on households. Payment rates are 6.5% lower than last year, highlighting pressures following the Autumn Budget.
Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) has released its UK Credit Card Market Report for September 2025, highlighting ongoing financial strain for households. The report reveals a 3.8% year-on-year decline in credit card spending, marking the largest drop in recent months and signaling subdued consumer confidence. Meanwhile, average active card balances have risen by 4.5% compared to September 2024, continuing an upward trend since May 2025. Payments towards balances remain weak, with only a modest 1% monthly increase, leaving payment rates 6.5% lower than the previous year. The data also shows that cardholders with longstanding accounts and accumulated debt are falling into deeper delinquency, particularly those with three missed payments. These trends underscore the pressures on household finances following the Autumn Budget. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Fair Isaac Corporation published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 20251204516286) on December 04, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT)
