CONSUMERS in Ireland are increasingly shifting towards an electronic payment culture, new figures suggest.

MORE than €1 trillion was spent on Visa cards in Europe in the 12 months to the end of September as Irish usage also increased.

VISA expects its super fast debit card to be launched in the Irish market this year — it allows small transactions be completed in one fifth of a second.

A NEW managing director of Visa UK has been appointed with responsibility for the British and Irish markets.