Bank of Ireland, the only major bank in Ireland that does not currently support Apple Pay, says it will introduce the digital wallet in the near feature.

“While we can’t currently confirm the exact date, Apple Pay is coming soon, making it easier for our Apple customers who prefer to pay for transactions using their phone,” said a spokesman for the bank.

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Apple Pay is a digital wallet that lets you pay for goods by moving your iPhone over a contactless reader, removing the need to use a physical card or enter a Pin. Anyone with an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, or an Apple Watch linked to an iPhone 5 or above can use it.

“We have plans for further digital wallets and we will be in touch with customers when these are available,” the bank representative added.

Bank of Ireland currently supports Google Pay on all Android devices.

A surge in contactless payments since Covid

Apple Pay has been available in Ireland since March 2017 – but not all bank cards can be used with Apple Pay in Ireland.

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However, contactless and mobile payments have grown steadily in Ireland in recent years, surging again during the pandemic.

The fintech Curve has reported a spike in Irish users after adding more features for mobile payments.

Curve’s chief operating officer Nathalie Oestmann said the company saw a 78% boost in sign-ups in Ireland in August. Curve provides Apple Pay and Google Pay to users whose banks may not supply those services.

Support for Apple Pay is growing

Financial Institutions that issue debit or credit cards in Ireland that can be used with Apple Pay include:

  • Allied Irish Bank
  • Bunq
  • KBC
  • N26
  • Ulster Bank
  • Revolut