Credit cards per capita in the Republic of Ireland decreased to reach a value of less than 0.5 cards per person in 2021. On the other hand, debit cards were more popular in the country, as debit card penetration reached roughly 1.5 per person that year. By 2023, it exceeded two cards per capita. The numbers provided are estimates, based on the figures central banks have to supply. Owning a payment card does not immediately indicate it gets used often, as there are large differences within Europe when it comes to the use of certain payment methods.
Number of credit cards and debit cards per capita in Ireland from 2000 to 2023
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Statista. (July 25, 2024). Number of credit cards and debit cards per capita in Ireland from 2000 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 04, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1098148/credit-cards-and-debit-cards-per-capita-in-ireland/
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