Consumers spent €1.7 billion online in March New figures from the Central Bank show that there are more payment cards than people in this country, with just over six million active credit or debit cards in circulation. Business • 23 May 19
Consumers spent €1.7 billion online in March New figures from the Central Bank show that there are more payment cards than people in this country, with just over six million active credit or debit cards in circulation. Business • 23 May 19
More banks reissue cards in wake of Ticketmaster breach Ulster Bank and Permanent TSB have followed Bank of Ireland in issuing some new credit and debit cards to customers in the wake of last year's Ticketmaster data breach. Business • 15 Feb 19
More banks reissue cards in wake of Ticketmaster breach Ulster Bank and Permanent TSB have followed Bank of Ireland in issuing some new credit and debit cards to customers in the wake of last year's Ticketmaster data breach. Business • 15 Feb 19
Banks in UK & US ban Bitcoin buying with credit cards Banks in Britain and the US have banned the use of credit cards to buy Bitcoin and other "crypto currencies", fearing a plunge in their value will leave customers unable to repay their debts. Business • 05 Feb 18
Banks in UK & US ban Bitcoin buying with credit cards Banks in Britain and the US have banned the use of credit cards to buy Bitcoin and other "crypto currencies", fearing a plunge in their value will leave customers unable to repay their debts. Business • 05 Feb 18
Virgin Money reports 33% jump in pre-tax profits UK bank Virgin Money would look at buying assets from up-for-sale Co-operative Bank, its head said today, after the group reported operating profit rose by a third last year. Business • 28 Feb 17
Virgin Money reports 33% jump in pre-tax profits UK bank Virgin Money would look at buying assets from up-for-sale Co-operative Bank, its head said today, after the group reported operating profit rose by a third last year. Business • 28 Feb 17
Debit card spending hits five-month high Debit card spending in Ireland during May reached €4.2 billion, hitting a five-month high, according to data from the Central Bank. Business • 14 Jul 16
Debit card spending hits five-month high Debit card spending in Ireland during May reached €4.2 billion, hitting a five-month high, according to data from the Central Bank. Business • 14 Jul 16
New lower debit and credit card fees for retailers One of the fees retailers are charged for accepting debit and credit cards is being halved from today, which could save retailers over €36m a year. Business • 10 Dec 15
New lower debit and credit card fees for retailers One of the fees retailers are charged for accepting debit and credit cards is being halved from today, which could save retailers over €36m a year. Business • 10 Dec 15
Spain probes suspected misuse of bank credit cards Spanish authorities are investigating dozens of former executives and board members of former Spanish savings bank Caja Madrid over the alleged use of company credit cards for personal expenses. Business • 03 Oct 14
Spain probes suspected misuse of bank credit cards Spanish authorities are investigating dozens of former executives and board members of former Spanish savings bank Caja Madrid over the alleged use of company credit cards for personal expenses. Business • 03 Oct 14
Ban on credit card surcharges comes into effect A ban on credit card surcharges and an end to hidden fees are among the changes brought into effect today with the introduction of a new European Union consumer directive. News • 13 Jun 14
Ban on credit card surcharges comes into effect A ban on credit card surcharges and an end to hidden fees are among the changes brought into effect today with the introduction of a new European Union consumer directive. News • 13 Jun 14
Bank card fraud increased in Europe in 2012 A new report from the ECB has found that credit and debit card online fraud increased in the Single Euro Payments Area in 2012. Business • 25 Feb 14
Bank card fraud increased in Europe in 2012 A new report from the ECB has found that credit and debit card online fraud increased in the Single Euro Payments Area in 2012. Business • 25 Feb 14
Visa quarterly profit beats forecasts Visa, the world's largest credit and debit card company, reported a better than expected 9% rise in quarterly profit. Business • 30 Jan 14
Visa quarterly profit beats forecasts Visa, the world's largest credit and debit card company, reported a better than expected 9% rise in quarterly profit. Business • 30 Jan 14
Consumers face €100m in additional card fees A new study has found that proposed new EU regulations could result in Irish consumers paying over €100m in additional credit and debit card fees every year. Business • 20 Nov 13
Consumers face €100m in additional card fees A new study has found that proposed new EU regulations could result in Irish consumers paying over €100m in additional credit and debit card fees every year. Business • 20 Nov 13
AIB to refund €3.1m to credit card customers AIB is to refund 11,500 customers over discrepancies relating to the insurance products sold with credit cards. Business • 15 Sep 17
AIB to refund €3.1m to credit card customers AIB is to refund 11,500 customers over discrepancies relating to the insurance products sold with credit cards. Business • 15 Sep 17
