The UK_ market for credit and charge cards has grown by 70.2% since 2000 to reach a total transaction volume of more than 6.6 billion in 2001.
The market's volume increased by 141.6% over the review period.
The UK_ credit and charge card market is still the most profitable in Europe.
Competition in the UK_ credit and charge cards market is fierce and has reached extraordinary levels.
In 2000, there were some 1,300 different brands of credit cards in the UK_, if taken into account all the cards linked to major companies, charities, causes and various organizations.
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