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New Fraud Prevention Measures for UK Banks in 2026

How the latest FCA rules change the way your bank protects your money.

Rob Evans, EyeOnYourCredit.com

By Rob Evans, EyeOnYourCredit.com

Updated: July 2026 | 8 Min Read

Starting this month, all major UK banks must implement enhanced Confirmation of Payee (CoP) checks and stronger biometric verification for large transfers.

What Changes for You

Expect more friction when setting up new payees. Banks will now hold transfers for up to 24 hours if their fraud algorithms detect suspicious patterns.

The Authorised Push Payment (APP) Scam Rule

The new mandatory reimbursement rules for APP scams mean banks must refund victims within 5 days, up to a limit of £415,000, unless gross negligence is proven.