Paying Through Time

The Evolution of Payments

From coins and cheques to cards and Faster Payments — discover the fascinating stories behind how the UK learned to pay.

Payments shape everyday life, yet their history is rarely told. Paying Through Time explores the people, technologies, and moments that transformed how money moves in Britain.

Each edition tells a short, compelling story from the history of UK payments — revealing how innovation, culture, and trust turned simple transactions into the systems we rely on today.

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