No, we still use wooden coins
Yes, businesses in Ireland generally accept credit cards as a form of payment.
It is thought that up to 78% of the population of Northern Ireland have a credit card. This is a changing figure as people are constantly dying and being born.
The most popular credit cards in Ireland include Bank of Ireland, AIB, and Ulster Bank. These cards offer benefits such as cashback rewards, travel insurance, and discounts on purchases.
The Bank of Ireland provides the same credit cards you can get with most institutions. The have the classic, the platinum, etc. all depending on where you qualify and what rate options you want.
Major credit cards usually accepted by most businesses are MasterCard, Visa and Discover. American Express credit cards are not always accepted at all business locations.
Yes, You can get one at GAME at Abby Centre and you can get £10 and £20 cards at GAME in Belfast.
Payments in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are can be made with Pound Sterling (£) coins or notes. Many establisments except all major debit/credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard etc. however some Credit Cards such as AmEx are much less popular with businesses as they levy a high fee. It is the same in the Republic of Ireland, however they have adopted the Euro (€) as their currency.
The meaning of credit cards for people with poor credit refers to credit cards that are approved to people that have had financial problems or debts in the past. They usually allow one to rebuild their credit score.
Some do, but usually they do not.
0 credit cards have no annual percentage rate, which means that you don't get charged anything yearly for having the credit card. They are usually for people with really great credit.
Credit Union credit cards are generally better than bank credit cards as they have a lower interest rate, enforced by federal law. Credit union bankers usually pay $20 for late fees and bank credit card owners can sometimes pay nearly double.
Secured credit cards are credit cards which offer the same spending advantages as traditional credit cards, however the individual must provide the initial starting credit. Therefore, if a secured credit card has a 300$ limit, that initial 300$ is usually provided by the individual. These types of credit cards are used by people with a history of bad credit, or to re-establish credit. Many local banks, such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo have information regarding these types of cards listed on their websites.