Average value per transaction using contactless/tap to pay cards in the United Kingdom (UK) from April 2015 to June 2026 (in GBP)

The average spend on contactless cards in the United Kingdom (UK) has seen a sharp increase since the global Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the total value and volume of card payments taking a hit during the first six months of 2020, the average value of transactions involving contactless cards has risen from under ***** British pounds at the beginning of the observed period to approximately ***** GBP in June 2026. Although contactless payments are gaining popularity, they are still used for smaller sums compared to credit cards.