UK Payments Administration

The UK Payments Administration Ltd (UKPA) is a United Kingdom service company that provides people, facilities and expertise to the UK payments industry.

UK Payments Administration Ltd
AbbreviationUKPA
PredecessorAssociation for Payment Clearing Services
Formation6 July 2009
TypeLimited company
Headquarters2 Thomas More Square
London, E1
Region served
United Kingdom
Websitewww.wearepay.uk

UKPA was created on 6 July 2009, as a successor of the Association for Payment Clearing Services (APACS) to support the systems behind UK payments, such as Bacs, CHAPS and the Cheque and Credit Clearing Company. APACS had been created in 1985 to oversee the majority of UK payment clearing systems and keep their operational efficiency and integrity in order. Theresa May is a former employee.

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