Country yearbook · 2026
Ireland 2026
A complete year-end snapshot of the Ireland payments market — banks, card schemes, acquirers, regulatory framework, and market infrastructure.
At a glance
6
Sections
20
Data tables
1
Charts
2026
Edition
What's inside
01
Introduction – Payments in Ireland
02
Legal Framework for Payment Services
03
Legal Framework relevant for Payment Services in Ireland
04
Banking Sector
05
Payment Services
06
Market Size and Dynamics