UK spending and travel rebound
Tuesday 8th September, 2026
UK card spending rose 2.1% in August as travel and leisure recovered, while confidence in household finances improved despite continuing price concerns.
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Why have we flagged this?
Barclays’ data shows improving consumer confidence and renewed travel spending, giving Wise an opportunity to share international payment or travel-money trends.
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