Bank of Ireland has confirmed that it is to change from Laser to Visa Debit cards for its one million personal banking customers from next year.
The bank said the switch would give customers extensive online buying access and the ability to make payments and withdraw cash across the world.
It also said customers would benefit from better security, reducing their exposure to online fraud.
'Visa Debit will allow our customers to complete more transactions electronically given its global acceptance across more than 200 countries,' said BoI's head of consumer segments Quentin Teggin. He said there had been a 60% increase in debit card payments since 2006.
BoI's move leaves AIB, National Irish Bank and EBS as the only Laser issuers.
