Card spending up 5.7% in December as cash use continues to decline, says Bank of Ireland

Total BoI card spending during 2025 was up 5.3%

Credit and debit card spending was up 5.7% in December, according to Bank of Ireland, with consumers increasingly using alternatives to cash for payments. Picture: iStock

Credit and debit card spending was up 5.7% in December, according to Bank of Ireland, with consumers increasingly using alternatives to cash for payments.

Total Bank of Ireland card spending during 2025 was up 5.3%.