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Just over 80 million card transactions were made by AIB customers in May 2025 Alamy Stock Photo
The Daily PollHow often do you use card for purchases?
Last month saw a record number of card transactions by AIB customers.
SPENDING BY AIB customers increased by 9% year-on-year in May.
New data shows that over 80 million card transactions were made in store and online last month, a new record for the bank.
Ticket transactions surged by 76% on 30 May, the day tickets for Metallica’s 2026 Aviva Stadium shows became available, according to AIB.
So today, we’re asking you: How often do you use card for purchases?
Poll Results:
Always (4381)
Most of the time (3120)
Sometimes – I still like to use cash (1583)
Never – cash is king (532)
have your say