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When it comes to UK online payment method preferences in 2026, debit cards dominate decisively, chosen by nearly half of respondents at . Credit cards rank second at , leaving a substantial 21-percentage-point gap between the top two card-based options. Together, these two methods account for over three-quarters of all preferences, underscoring the enduring centrality of traditional card payments in British online shopping.
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