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Barclays explores digital pound framework in the UK

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Last updated: 2024/09/16 at 7:46 AM
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Barclays is looking into the development and potential use cases of a digital version of the pound, aiming to seamlessly integrate it with traditional bank money. The bank’s recent paper explored the communication and interoperability needed to ensure that both forms of money work together smoothly. The focus is on three key use cases: person-to-person push payments, merchant-initiated payment requests, and securing funds for payment upon delivery. These examples demonstrate how a digital pound can coexist with traditional money while maintaining consistency and preventing fragmentation in the payments market.

The paper also highlights the importance of “functional consistency” between digital pounds and commercial bank money. This consistency is crucial to avoid confusion and inefficiencies that could arise from different forms of money operating under separate rules. Barclays is also exploring how merchants can integrate payments into the digital pound system, particularly focusing on securing funds for delivery-based transactions. This approach aims to enhance security in both online and offline payments, reducing the risk of fraud and transaction failures.

The potential introduction of a digital pound could have significant implications for the UK’s financial system, driving innovation in payments. The digital pound is expected to integrate with existing systems such as the UK’s Faster Payments Service, ensuring a seamless connection with current financial infrastructure. The Bank of England and HM Treasury are currently working on designing and exploring a UK Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), including conducting real-world tests to assess its practical use. The decision to move forward with a digital currency will depend on insights from the design phase and the development of payment systems in the UK and globally.

Barclays’ exploration of the digital pound’s design and use cases indicates a potential shift towards digital payments and innovation in the UK’s financial system. The focus on functional consistency and merchant integration aims to ensure that the digital pound can operate alongside traditional money effectively. By examining different use cases and proposing ways to streamline payment processes, Barclays is paving the way for a more secure and efficient payments ecosystem that leverages blockchain-like security for everyday transactions. The development of a digital pound could bring significant benefits in terms of trust, security, and accessibility in both online and offline transactions.

The Bank of England’s ongoing efforts to design and explore a UK CBDC signal a commitment to staying at the forefront of digital payments innovation. Real-world tests and ongoing research will provide valuable insights into the practical use and potential impact of a digital pound on the UK’s financial landscape. With projections suggesting that the design phase for the digital pound will continue through to 2025-26, the UK is poised to make significant strides in the realm of digital currencies. As the UK Parliament considers the implications of a digital pound, insights from the design phase and developments in payment systems will play a crucial role in determining the future of digital payments in the UK and beyond.

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