--- title: "Regional roundup 2021: United Kingdom | emerchantpay" description: In our second Regional roundup 2021, the spotlight is on the United Kingdom. We look at the growing eCommerce market and the consumer taste for digital. image: https://resources.emerchantpay.com/hubfs/EMP%20Social%20Media/UK%20report%20social%20creative%203%20LI%20FB%201256x628-02.jpg --- [![Emerchantpay](https://resources.emerchantpay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/emerchantpay_June2021/images/emerchantpay-logo-transparent.png?width=914&height=322&name=emerchantpay-logo-transparent.png "Emerchantpay")](https://www.emerchantpay.com/) [Contact Us](https://www.emerchantpay.com/contact-us/) [Log In](https://partner-resource-centre.emerchantpay.com/login) - SOLUTIONS - PRODUCTS - [Online payments](https://www.emerchantpay.com/online-payments/) - [POS terminals](https://www.emerchantpay.com/pos-terminals/) - [Card issuing](https://www.emerchantpay.com/card-issuing/) - SERVICES - [Acquiring](https://www.emerchantpay.com/acquiring/) - [Global payment methods](https://www.emerchantpay.com/global-payment-methods/) - [Platforms and partnerships](https://www.emerchantpay.com/platforms-partnerships/) - [Reporting](https://www.emerchantpay.com/reporting/) - [Risk and fraud management](https://www.emerchantpay.com/risk-fraud-management/) - INDUSTRIES - [eCommerce](https://www.emerchantpay.com/e-commerce/) - [Retail](https://www.emerchantpay.com/retail/) - [Small Businesses](https://www.emerchantpay.com/small-business/) - [Travel](https://www.emerchantpay.com/travel/) - [Gambling](https://www.emerchantpay.com/gambling/) - [Forex](https://www.emerchantpay.com/forex/) - COMPANY - [About us](https://www.emerchantpay.com/about-us/) - [Careers](https://www.emerchantpay.com/careers/) - [Events](https://www.emerchantpay.com/events/) - [Press and media](https://www.emerchantpay.com/press-and-media/) - [Licenses and certifications](https://www.emerchantpay.com/certifications/) - PARTNERS - RESOURCES - INSIGHTS - [Blog](https://www.emerchantpay.com/insights/) - [Downloadables](https://www.emerchantpay.com/downloadables/) - [Videos](https://www.emerchantpay.com/videos/) - DOCUMENTATION - [Documentation](https://docs.emerchantpay.com/) - [API reference](https://emerchantpay.github.io/gateway-api-docs/) - [SDKs](https://github.com/eMerchantPay/) - [Partner resource centre](https://partner-resource-centre.emerchantpay.com/login) - SOLUTIONS - PRODUCTS - [Online payments](https://www.emerchantpay.com/online-payments/) - [POS terminals](https://www.emerchantpay.com/pos-terminals/) - [Card issuing](https://www.emerchantpay.com/card-issuing/) - SERVICES - [Acquiring](https://www.emerchantpay.com/acquiring/) - [Global payment methods](https://www.emerchantpay.com/global-payment-methods/) - [Platforms and partnerships](https://www.emerchantpay.com/platforms-partnerships/) - [Reporting](https://www.emerchantpay.com/reporting/) - [Risk and fraud management](https://www.emerchantpay.com/risk-fraud-management/) - INDUSTRIES - [eCommerce](https://www.emerchantpay.com/e-commerce/) - [Retail](https://www.emerchantpay.com/retail/) - [Small Businesses](https://www.emerchantpay.com/small-business/) - [Travel](https://www.emerchantpay.com/travel/) - [Gambling](https://www.emerchantpay.com/gambling/) - [Forex](https://www.emerchantpay.com/forex/) - COMPANY - [About us](https://www.emerchantpay.com/about-us/) - [Careers](https://www.emerchantpay.com/careers/) - [Events](https://www.emerchantpay.com/events/) - [Press and media](https://www.emerchantpay.com/press-and-media/) - [Licenses and certifications](https://www.emerchantpay.com/certifications/) - PARTNERS - RESOURCES - INSIGHTS - [Blog](https://www.emerchantpay.com/insights/) - [Downloadables](https://www.emerchantpay.com/downloadables/) - [Videos](https://www.emerchantpay.com/videos/) - DOCUMENTATION - [Documentation](https://docs.emerchantpay.com/) - [API reference](https://emerchantpay.github.io/gateway-api-docs/) - [SDKs](https://github.com/eMerchantPay/) - [Partner resource centre](https://partner-resource-centre.emerchantpay.com/login) [Contact Us](https://www.emerchantpay.com/contact-us/) [Log In](https://partner-resource-centre.emerchantpay.com/login) ![UK Landing page head image 420x420-03](https://resources.emerchantpay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Other%20downloadable%20page%20assets/UK%20Landing%20page%20head%20image%20420x420-03.jpg?width=400&height=400&name=UK%20Landing%20page%20head%20image%20420x420-03.jpg "UK Landing page head image 420x420-03") # Regional roundup 2021: United Kingdom #### Key enablers to accelerate your eCommerce growth ## Dive into the UK's eCommerce landscape In our second Regional roundup 2021 report, the spotlight is on the United Kingdom. We take a look at the growing eCommerce market and the consumer taste for digital. From core industries that offer opportunities for eCommerce expansion to the impact of COVID-19, we explore how the UK market is likely to develop in the next few years. Combining expertise from our local London-based team and data across key touchpoints, the report paints a picture of the payment landscape in the UK and offers tips for leveraging key payment methods effectively. ## Download your copy ## Mobile internet penetration set to hit 94% in 2025 Businesses with an eCommerce offering geared towards shoppers who are familiar with buying online should look towards the UK. The population holds many active online shoppers with a strong trust in digital and online payment methods. The rise of digital wallets and online banking apps indicate that moving forward, mobile devices will play an even larger role in both eCommerce and payments. ![emerchantpay_Customer](https://resources.emerchantpay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Iconography/Green%20icons/emerchantpay_Customer.png?width=130&height=130&name=emerchantpay_Customer.png "emerchantpay_Customer") ##### Key demographic insights ![emerchantpay_eWallet](https://resources.emerchantpay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Iconography/Green%20icons/emerchantpay_eWallet.png?width=130&height=130&name=emerchantpay_eWallet.png "emerchantpay_eWallet") ##### Regional payment trends ![emerchantpay_ECommerce](https://resources.emerchantpay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Iconography/Green%20icons/emerchantpay_ECommerce.png?width=130&height=130&name=emerchantpay_ECommerce.png "emerchantpay_ECommerce") ##### Core eCommerce industries #### Unlock payment insights for accelerating your eCommerce growth in the UK [DOWNLOAD REPORT](https://resources.emerchantpay.com/regional-roundup-uk-2021-download?hsLang=en#download-ebook) [![Emerchantpay](https://resources.emerchantpay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/emerchantpay_June2021/images/emerchantpay-logo-transparent-green.png?width=914&height=322&name=emerchantpay-logo-transparent-green.png "Emerchantpay")](https://www.emerchantpay.com/) - PRODUCTS - [Online payments](https://www.emerchantpay.com/online-payments/) - [POS terminals](https://www.emerchantpay.com/pos-terminals/) - [Card issuing](https://www.emerchantpay.com/card-issuing/) - SERVICES - [Acquiring](https://www.emerchantpay.com/acquiring/) - [Global payment methods](https://www.emerchantpay.com/global-payment-methods/) - [Platforms and partnerships](https://www.emerchantpay.com/platforms-partnerships/) - COMPANY - [About us](https://www.emerchantpay.com/about-us/) - [Careers](https://www.emerchantpay.com/careers/) - [Events](https://www.emerchantpay.com/events/) - RESOURCES - [Blog](https://www.emerchantpay.com/insights/) - [Documentation](https://docs.emerchantpay.com/) - [Partner resource centre](https://partner-resource-centre.emerchantpay.com/login) - - - - [Contact Us](https://www.emerchantpay.com/contact-us/) - [Cookies](https://www.emerchantpay.com/cookie-settings/) - [Terms of use](https://www.emerchantpay.com/terms-of-use/) - [Legal](https://www.emerchantpay.com/legal/) For the UK: emerchantpay Ltd is a duly authorised electronic money institution subject to the prudential supervision of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (Financial Services Register No. 900778). 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