https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa Mynewsdesk RSS - Press releases, News, and Blog Posts. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa https://www.mynewsdesk.com/assets/graphics/logos/logo-small-9892f98564f91864075bd14001f8470f2f9bf254729c37044b4b1ac9b0db6b40.png 128 23 en 15 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 The scale and sophistication of fraudulent advertising and AI-generated scams on social media are growing rapidly, making it harder than ever for people to know what’s real. New research from Visa in Ireland reveals that people who mistake fake AI-generated content for real are six times more likely to be tricked by scammers online than those who don’t (73% vs. 12%). https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/mistaking-fake-ai-generated-social-media-posts-as-real-makes-irish-consumers-six-times-more-likely-to-be-scammed-visa-finds-3418399?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/mistaking-fake-ai-generated-social-media-posts-as-real-makes-irish-consumers-six-times-more-likely-to-be-scammed-visa-finds-3418399?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:00:46 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/irish-small-businesses-call-for-more-funding-and-mentorship-access-as-visa-launches-its-largest-support-programme-for-women-entrepreneurs-3344492?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/irish-small-businesses-call-for-more-funding-and-mentorship-access-as-visa-launches-its-largest-support-programme-for-women-entrepreneurs-3344492?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000 Almost two thirds of consumers are more alert to the possibility of being targeted by online fraudsters during Black Friday/Cyber Monday, according to a new Visa study 73% report being targeted by fraudsters this year; 29% have been a victim of online fraud in the past 45% hoping to use Black Friday / Cyber Monday to save money on Christmas gifts https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/black-friday-shoppers-encouraged-to-stay-alert-to-fraudsters-as-nearly-three-quarters-of-people-notice-fraud-attempts-this-year-3218809?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/black-friday-shoppers-encouraged-to-stay-alert-to-fraudsters-as-nearly-three-quarters-of-people-notice-fraud-attempts-this-year-3218809?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0100 Visa today announced the winners of its second She’s Next Grant Programme in Ireland, created to boost and empower women entrepreneurship. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/from-donegal-to-waterford-visa-announces-winners-of-10000-euros-grants-in-irelands-second-shes-next-programme-3206688?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/from-donegal-to-waterford-visa-announces-winners-of-10000-euros-grants-in-irelands-second-shes-next-programme-3206688?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Tue, 24 May 2022 09:30:00 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-renews-shes-next-in-ireland-doubling-funding-to-50000-euros-3184227?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-renews-shes-next-in-ireland-doubling-funding-to-50000-euros-3184227?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Thu, 05 May 2022 10:45:22 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/fraudulese-consumers-encouraged-to-learn-about-the-language-of-fraud-as-73-percent-surveyed-say-they-have-been-targeted-by-fake-text-messages-or-emails-3180146?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/fraudulese-consumers-encouraged-to-learn-about-the-language-of-fraud-as-73-percent-surveyed-say-they-have-been-targeted-by-fake-text-messages-or-emails-3180146?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:21:26 +0000 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-announces-winners-of-irelands-inaugural-shes-next-grant-programme-3150708?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-announces-winners-of-irelands-inaugural-shes-next-grant-programme-3150708?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 08:30:00 +0000 The case for crypto is getting stronger for financial institutions. New global research finds that nearly 40% of crypto owners surveyed would be likely to switch primary banks to one that offers crypto products https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-introduces-crypto-advisory-services-to-help-partners-navigate-a-new-era-of-money-movement-3149495?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-introduces-crypto-advisory-services-to-help-partners-navigate-a-new-era-of-money-movement-3149495?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Tue, 28 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0100 • She’s Next, Empowered by Visa launches in Ireland offering grants and mentorship to women-owned small businesses • Ireland is first country in Europe to launch programme • New research by Visa shows women business owners disproportionately impacted by Covid-19 with over 50% finding the past year a challenge https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-launches-new-grant-programme-in-ireland-to-provide-much-needed-financial-support-for-women-owned-small-businesses-3131695?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-launches-new-grant-programme-in-ireland-to-provide-much-needed-financial-support-for-women-owned-small-businesses-3131695?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:47:09 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-digitally-enables-16-million-smbs-on-path-to-reaching-50-million-goal-worldwide-3128656?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-digitally-enables-16-million-smbs-on-path-to-reaching-50-million-goal-worldwide-3128656?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Tue, 04 May 2021 13:03:48 +0100 • One in four consumers in Ireland have ‘Swiped Up’ to shop and 45% plan to shop this way in the future* • Risk of fraud top concern when it comes to shopping on social • 41% only buy from influencers that are transparent about an advert • Visa is encouraging consumers to feel confident when shopping online as all payments are protected when using a Visa debit or credit card https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/the-future-of-shopping-is-here-swipe-up-spending-sweeps-the-country-3096572?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/the-future-of-shopping-is-here-swipe-up-spending-sweeps-the-country-3096572?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:35:32 +0100 Irish consumers continue to embrace online shopping. A new Visa study has found that more than half (52%) of Irish consumers shop online wherever possible. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/shopping-safely-online-irelands-savvy-shoppers-lead-the-way-3088300?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/shopping-safely-online-irelands-savvy-shoppers-lead-the-way-3088300?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:13:00 +0000 • ClickandCollection.com has teamed up with Visa to help more businesses grow their online offering • With Visa’s support, ClickandCollection.com is offering a free three months’ Starter subscription for the first 500 small businesses who sign up on or from Wednesday 10th March 2021 as first-time customers* https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/clickandcollection-dot-com-partners-with-visa-making-it-easier-for-small-businesses-to-serve-customers-online-3080289?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/clickandcollection-dot-com-partners-with-visa-making-it-easier-for-small-businesses-to-serve-customers-online-3080289?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Tue, 09 Feb 2021 08:46:00 +0000 • Changing consumer behaviour the single biggest challenge for small business owners Visa study finds • New digital technologies adopted by 85% of small businesses in response to shift in consumer behaviour since onset of pandemic • 81% of consumers have taken measures to protect themselves from fraud as online sales rise https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/80-percent-of-small-business-owners-optimistic-about-the-future-of-their-business-despite-covid-challenges-3071534?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/80-percent-of-small-business-owners-optimistic-about-the-future-of-their-business-despite-covid-challenges-3071534?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:30:00 +0000 As part of its Where You Shop Matters campaign, Visa has partnered with Champion Green and is urging consumers to shop with small businesses in their community, in store or online, this Christmas. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/seasons-cheer-irish-consumers-pledge-to-shop-local-this-christmas-3057710?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/seasons-cheer-irish-consumers-pledge-to-shop-local-this-christmas-3057710?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +0000 Research published by Visa shows that one in five (21%) Irish consumers surveyed plan to do most of their shopping online this Christmas due to COVID-19. Yet more than a quarter (28%) of Irish small and medium enterprises surveyed (SMEs) are unprepared to take on the holiday season influx of sales, and only 12% of small businesses are planning to digitise their business to meet demand. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/tis-the-season-irish-small-businesses-risk-losing-out-on-holiday-sales-as-shoppers-move-online-3047896?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/tis-the-season-irish-small-businesses-risk-losing-out-on-holiday-sales-as-shoppers-move-online-3047896?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:50:37 +0100 Dublin, 20 October 2020 – Visa today announced that it has processed more than half a billion additional touch-free payments, where previously consumers would have needed to use a PIN pad, since contactless limits were increased in more than 29 countries across Europe. https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/500-million-additional-touch-free-visa-payments-as-european-contactless-limits-increase-3044292?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/500-million-additional-touch-free-visa-payments-as-european-contactless-limits-increase-3044292?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Tue, 18 Aug 2020 12:15:47 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-announce-extension-of-support-for-paul-and-gary-odonovan-ahead-of-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-tokyo-2020-3027233?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-announce-extension-of-support-for-paul-and-gary-odonovan-ahead-of-the-olympic-and-paralympic-games-tokyo-2020-3027233?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Wed, 05 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0100 https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/the-push-for-recovery-survey-from-visa-reveals-irish-sme-fighting-spirit-post-lockdown-3024628?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/the-push-for-recovery-survey-from-visa-reveals-irish-sme-fighting-spirit-post-lockdown-3024628?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd. Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 +0100 Visa Announces Expansion of Visa Token Service to Protect More Types of Digital Transactions https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-token-service-issues-its-1-billionth-token-3015566?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news https://www.mynewsdesk.com/ie/visa/pressreleases/visa-token-service-issues-its-1-billionth-token-3015566?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=Subscription&utm_content=current_news Visa Europe Ltd.