What we do
The UK Cards Association is the card payments industry voice on a wide range of topics and acts as the card industry's representative in Europe. We advance industry best practices; contribute to the development of legislative and regulatory frameworks; and safeguard the integrity of card payments by tackling card fraud, developing industry standards and coordinating other industry-wide initiatives.
Our Work to Prevent Card Fraud
More detail on how The UK Cards Association continues to co-ordinate a whole range of activities to tackle card fraud
Our Work to Progress Public Affairs and Enhance the Industry’s Reputation
More detail on how we look to partner with regulators and legislators and how we act as the voice of the industry
Our Work to Safeguard the Integrity of Card Payments
More detail on our technical services; our approval and accreditation processes; and how we develop and promote world-class standards
Our Work to Drive Innovation and New Industry Initiatives
More detail on how we have coordinated major cross-industry projects and sought to drive the introduction of new technology.
The Policy of The UK Cards Association on Charitable Donations
More detail on our sponsorship of the Internet Watch Foundation and the credit card industry's support for charities.
