Irish Payments Shift Heavily to Contactless, 83% of Transactions Are Now Contactless
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What happened
According to figures from Clover, a platform of Fiserv, 83% of all payments in Ireland in 2026 were contactless, up from 80% in 2024. Cash accounted for only 5% of total transactions, representing a 20% drop since 2024. The shift is pronounced in the nightlife sector, where 90% of purchases in pubs and bars were contactless.
Why it matters
The trend indicates that Irish consumers prioritize quick and convenient payment methods. In the retail sector, 81% of purchases were contactless, while the average non-contactless card transaction was €203.09 in 2026.
Who's involved
- Fidelity National Information ServicesProvider of the payment platform tracking trends
- CloverManufacturer of the point-of-sale payment platform used for tracking
- IrelandThe market where payment trends were observed
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Clover
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Ireland
sovereign state in Northwestern Europe