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Paym

Former British mobile payment system

Paym ( PAY-əm) was a mobile payment system provided by banks and building societies in the United Kingdom. Recipients were identified by their mobile phone number instead of bank details such as sort code and account number.2 It was founded by Payments Council.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 2014Founded1

Paym ( PAY-əm) was a mobile payment system provided by banks and building societies in the United Kingdom. Recipients were identified by their mobile phone number instead of bank details such as sort code and account number.2

The story

Founded by Payments Council on Apr 2014.1

Timeline

  1. Apr 2014Founded Founded1

Sources

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