Consumer credit in the UK is performing well, with 5% growth for gross lending and 7% growth for outstanding balance in 2024. Both card and non-card lending are contributing to the rise in gross lending. This is due to consumers continuously applying for credit to cover their living expenses. In addition, a growing number of local consumers now use credit to pay for daily expenses because of the UK's persistently high cost of living. In fact, the proportion of UK respondents who stated that they...
Euromonitor International's Consumer Credit in United Kingdom report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, pre-paid cards and store cards. It looks at key players in the market (issuers and operators), number of cards in circulation, numbers transactions and value of transactions. It offers strategic analysis of sector forecasts and trends to watch.
Product coverage: Auto Lending, Card Lending, Durables Lending, Education Lending, Home Lending, Other Personal Lending.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report? * Get a detailed picture of the Consumer Credit market; * Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change; * Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands; * Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Consumer Credit in the United Kingdom
Euromonitor International
November 2024
List Of Contents And Tables
CONSUMER CREDIT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
KEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Gross lending and outstanding balance on consumer credit rises further as more individuals rely on credit to pay for everyday expenses
Rising tuition fees and cost of living drive up outstanding balance on education lending
BNPL usage continues to rise across the UK as regulations are further delayed
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Inflation levels and BoE’s base rate will determine future growth of card lending
Limited understanding of BNPL and excessive use for everyday purchases are raising concerns and prompting authorities to finally establish regulations
Future expansion of auto lending in the UK set to be hindered by growing trend of car subscription models
CATEGORY DATA
Table 1 Consumer Credit: Outstanding Balance by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 2 Consumer Credit: Outstanding Balance by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 3 Consumer Credit: Gross Lending by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 4 Consumer Credit: Gross Lending by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 5 Forecast Consumer Credit: Outstanding Balance by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 6 Forecast Consumer Credit: Outstanding Balance by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 7 Forecast Consumer Credit: Gross Lending by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 8 Forecast Consumer Credit: Gross Lending by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
CONSUMER LENDING IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Consumer lending in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Outstanding balance of mortgages/housing rises as many customers’ low fixed rate agreements expire
Strong local adoption of BNPL supports growth of other personal lending
What next for consumer lending?
MARKET DATA
Table 9 Consumer Lending: Outstanding Balance by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 10 Consumer Lending: Outstanding Balance by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 11 Consumer Lending: Gross Lending by Category: Value 2019-2024
Table 12 Consumer Lending: Gross Lending by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
Table 13 Consumer Lending: Non-performing vs Other Loans Outstanding Balance: % Value 2019-2024
Table 14 Mortgages/Housing: Non-performing vs Other Loans Outstanding Balance: % Value 2019-2024
Table 15 Consumer Credit: Non-performing vs Other Loans Outstanding Balance: % Value 2019-2024
Table 16 Card Lending: Non-performing vs Other Loans Outstanding Balance: % Value 2019-2024
Table 17 Forecast Consumer Lending: Outstanding Balance by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 18 Forecast Consumer Lending: Outstanding Balance by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
Table 19 Forecast Consumer Lending: Gross Lending by Category: Value 2024-2029
Table 20 Forecast Consumer Lending: Gross Lending by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029