The number of cash withdrawals from ATMs and cashback in shops declined by more than 7% during 2025, as the Government's access to cash legislation comes into effect, new data shows.

However, the number of contactless payments saw an increase during the year of 6.8% to 1.6bn, compared to 2024, with a total combined value of €30bn — an increase of 12.6%. 

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