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Fraudulese: consumers encouraged to learn about the language of fraud, as 73% surveyed say they have been targeted by fake text messages or emails
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Visa Announces five female founders as the winners of its 2026 She’s Next Grant Programme
Five female founders from across Ireland awarded a total of €90,000 in grants, mentoring and support from well-known Irish businesspeople to help to grow and scale their business Sinéad Burke, Tilting the Lens, announced as overall winner and recipient of €50,000 grant Winning businesses represent variety of sectors including food, fitness, skincare and advocacy
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The Shape of Ireland’s Shopping Week: Weekday Clicks and Weekend Footfall
New data from Visa reveals how Irish consumers are shopping across key retail categories, highlighting the continued importance of in-store spending to the Irish economy. Even as online retail shopping continues to grow, Irish consumers still value the in-store experience, especially when it comes to weekend browsing and spending. The latest retail trends reveal distinct weekly shopping pa
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PTSB extends partnership with Visa to bring new digital capabilities and enhanced fraud protection to customers
Partnership renewal will help drive growth across retail and SMB customer segments PTSB will work with Visa, leveraging its suite of risk solutions, to help prevent fraud before it happens
Dublin, Wednesday 10thJune, 2026 – Visa announces today that it has been chosen by PTSB to deliver Debit and Credit solutions to both its retail and small business customers. The renewed partner -
Mistaking fake AI-generated social media posts as real makes Irish consumers six times more likely to be scammed, Visa finds
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%).
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Irish Small Businesses Call for More Funding & Mentorship Access as Visa Launches Its Largest Support Programme for Women Entrepreneurs
She’s Next initiative is designed to close entrepreneurship gap in Ireland, as new research reveals female business owners less likely than their male counterparts to have sourced and secured funding (18% women vs 36% men) Visa’s study finds that increased access to business mentorship is the most valued resource by small businesses (52%) With the programme now expanded, women business owners
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Black Friday shoppers encouraged to stay alert to fraudsters, as nearly three-quarters of people notice fraud attempts this year
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
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From Donegal to Waterford, Visa announces winners of €10,000 grants in Ireland’s second She’s Next Programme
Visa today announced the winners of its second She’s Next Grant Programme in Ireland, created to boost and empower women entrepreneurship.
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