UTP Merchant Services Blog:

It is understandable that, for a lot of people, Christmas will be harder than normal. The UK is currently experiencing the cost-of-living crisis. Due to this, families will have less…

With inflation hitting a 40-year high, it’s no wonder small businesses are struggling to stay afloat.   In the UK, it’s an ongoing battle for small businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic…

Today, only 1 in 5 of us carry our wallets or purses with us in our day-to-day lives.   We now rely on the convenience of card and contactless transactions…

Discover the tradition of Bonfire and Firework Night in Hastings, Manchester and Reading! Dive into our blog to know the best Bonfire Night events around our offices! Bonfire Night, also…

The celebration of Halloween has become increasingly popular in the UK, with it now being the third largest event, behind Christmas and Easter. The UK spent £687 million during the…

UTP has offices in three different locations: Hastings, Manchester, and Reading. Each location has its own history, characteristics, and beautiful attractions. After researching and asking for staff recommendations, we have…

Year on year the number of online shoppers increases, with 2023 already reporting that 1 out of every 3 people will shop online.   eCommerce is proving increasingly popular, with…

Drastically exacerbated by the pandemic, the UK is reporting a decrease in the use of cash, with notes and coins accounting for only 15% of payments last year. If estimations…