New contactless payment rule from March 19, 2026, affects all UK cards

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Less than half of banks and building societies examined by a star ratings website currently permit customers to determine their own contactless card limit. Defaqto conducted the analysis before rule changes come into force from March 19, which will enable firms to set higher contactless card limits than the existing £100 per transaction ceiling, should they wish to. Firms are also being urged to allow customers to set their own limit, or disable contactless entirely, as many high street banks

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