Number of online puchases expected to rise this Christmas

The number of online purchases made by Irish people is expected to rise by 40% this Christmas as consumers go in search of savings on the internet, according to online payments company 3V.

The company however said that the average spend per transaction by Irish online shoppers has fallen to €32 this year from €36, due to a combination of increased value for money online and consumers’ reluctance to overspend.