Meanwhile, BOI figures show that household spending was up 6.1% in January compared to the same time last year.
Bank of Ireland figures show a continued post-pandemic decline in ATM usage, representing only 12% of card spending in January, a 2% year-on-year decrease. Overall household spending increased by 6.1% in January, driven by sectors like sports clubs, while online dating service spending has decreased significantly since 2021.
