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FICO UK May 2026 Card Data Shows Delinquency Rise, Potential Analytics Demand

Jul 27, 2026, 4:05 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Direct reference to FICO's Benchmark Reporting Service and TRIAD usage by ~80% of UK issuers suggests potential near-term revenue or cross-sell opportunities as lenders double down on pre-delinquency interventions amid rising delinquencies.

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FICO's UK May 2026 card data indicates consumer spending softness post-Easter with a 3.0% MoM decline to £790, while delinquency among accounts with three missed payments rose 17.1% YoY. Balances remain structurally elevated with caution warranted as summer spending climbs. The data underscores demand for FICO's risk analytics, including TRIAD benchmarks and pre-delinquency tools, among UK lenders.

  • UK May 2026 card data shows spend down 3.0% MoM to £790.
  • Three-missed-payments delinquencies up 17.1% YoY; overall balances remain elevated.
  • Average balance £1,945; payments-to-balance at 34.1% in May 2026.
  • Overlimit accounts down 5.7% MoM to 1.3% but still above 2025.
  • FICO urges lenders to heighten monitoring and pre-delinquency interventions.

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