The UK is initiating the creation of a national payment system independent of Visa and Mastercard to reduce reliance on American payment networks.

The UK is initiating the creation of a national payment system independent of Visa and Mastercard to reduce reliance on American payment networks.

@rybar 17 Feb 2026, 14:15

British banks plan to create a national alternative to Visa and Mastercard due to concerns over the disconnection of American payment systems.

@meduzalive 17 Feb 2026, 06:27