FICO UK Credit Card Market Report: April 2026

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LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New credit card data analysis by global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) has found that spending rose in April, following typical Easter behaviour. However, we are seeing a strong trend downwards with the percentage of balance being paid, and this is driving up overall balances. The percentage of balance paid fell for the third month in a row and late payments increased year-on-year, balances returned to record high levels. This marks a notable shift from the