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Friday 29 October 2021 9:40 am  |  Updated:  Friday 29 October 2021 10:47 am

Brits splurge on credit cards at fastest pace in over a year

UK Retail Sector During The Second Year Of The Coronavirus Pandemic
Consumers spent an additional £600m on credit cards in September, the highest amount since July last year, according to the Bank of England (Photo by Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Brits picked up their credit cards once again and splashed the cash last month as the summer drew to a close.

Consumers spent an additional £600m on credit cards in September, the highest amount since July last year, according to the Bank of England.

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