When I use my card outside the UK in a country where this is the norm (e.g. Italy) I am asked to choose the 'circuit' before paying, but the only choice I am given is "VISA DEBIT" - this is on ATMs and Chip&PIN machines.
I don't think any UK banks have their own payment network. The cards you get to access the account directly are debit cards (usually Visa Debit or Maestro), some (i.e. children accounts) give you a 'cash card' which only works at that bank's ATMs.
I don't think any UK banks have their own payment network. The cards you get to access the account directly are debit cards (usually Visa Debit or Maestro), some (i.e. children accounts) give you a 'cash card' which only works at that bank's ATMs.