The Limit on Contactless Card Payments in Ireland has increased from €30 to €50. This was done to encourage more contactless payments to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. The roll-out of this change was in place at most retailers by April 1st 2020 . Important – If you use phone payment apps such as […]
Continue reading…
Many people in Ireland think that purchases made with a credit card are somehow better protected against faults or non-delivery.But – the protection provided in the form of chargeback on Debit or Credit Cards in Ireland is the same. In the UK – their Consumer Credit Act (Section 75) specifies that credit card providers are […]
Continue reading…
Prepaid Debit and Credit cards can be used for spending at online shops and high street stores – in the same way as normal Debit and Credit Cards. A prepaid card is a payment card that can be loaded with money by you or someone else. You can then use the card to pay bills […]
Continue reading…
ATM Cash Withdrawal Charges Overseas If you are travelling from Ireland to the UK, USA , Australia – or any other country that doesn’t use the Euro – you can use your Irish bank’s debit card to withdraw the local currency at an ATM . (Cash Machine). The exchange rates given by your card provider […]
Continue reading…
It isn’t as common as it used to be – but there are still some retailers in Ireland who apply a minimum spend if you want to pay by card. We have heard of a €5 or even a €10 minimum spend requirement in some shops. It is usually the smaller retailers that apply this […]
Continue reading…