Card payments outage hits pubs and shops during England match

A significant outage at WorldPay, one of the world's largest payment processing platforms, disrupted card transactions at numerous British pubs and supermarkets on Tuesday. The issue affected both card and contactless payments, leading to long queues and many customers resorting to cash. This disruption coincided with a World Cup match between England and Ghana, adding to the chaos for football fans. The outage underscores the critical role of payment processors in modern commerce and highlights potential vulnerabilities during peak usage times.