UK Black Friday sales have been similar thus far in 2021, according to Barclaycard Payments.

According to preliminary statistics from Barclaycard Payments released on Friday, the number of Black Friday payment transactions in the United Kingdom as of 1000 GMT was about in line with 2021.

According to Barclaycard Payments, it processes approximately 1 of every 3 pounds ($1.21) paid in the UK using credit and debit cards.

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