Irish online payments company 3V Transaction Services will launch its pay-as-you-go VISA voucher product in Canada following an announcement made during this week's Enterprise Ireland trade mission to Canada, led by Tánaiste Mary Coughlan

Over three quarters of Ireland’s online shoppers now make 10% to 20% of their monthly purchases on the internet with an average spend of €150 according to a survey by 3V Transactions Services.

3V Transactions Services has announced a partnership that will all 3V customers in Ireland to download music directly from a newly created website.

Up to 35,000 people across Ireland have registered for the 3V card in the first six months of its operation, according to market research.