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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Ireland.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Ireland.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Ireland? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Ireland, with a population of around 5.50 million people, has a GDP of approximately 598.84 billion making it the 26th largest economy in the world. The official currency of Ireland is the Euro (EUR)
A highly open economy driven by exports from multinational high-tech and pharmaceutical companies. As a member of the European Union and the Eurozone, it is deeply integrated with the EU and has very strong trade links with the United States.
The dominant payment method for in-store purchases of all sizes in Ireland is the debit card, with contactless 'tap' payments being the standard. Credit cards are also popular, particularly for online shopping, international travel, and larger purchases. The high adoption of smartphones and widespread contactless infrastructure has made digital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay a very popular and convenient option.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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