Tech problem leaves stores unable to accept card payments
Customers were unable to use their cards to pay at SuperValu for a number of hours. Photograph: Mark Stedman/Photocall Ireland
Customers reported they were unable to use their card to pay for shopping, with the retailer only accepting cash for a number of hours. The problem hit SuperValu stores throughout the country, and was resolved shortly before noon. SuperValu is currently the third largest grocery chain in the Republic according to the most recent figures from Kantar, with 20.5 per cent of the market. Dunnes is in first place, with Tesco in second. Other retailers appeared to be unaffected by the system problem.How many times does Ireland have to be warned about shadow banking?
According to the Central Bank, the value of contactless payments increased by 7 per cent in May, rising to €2.24 billion from €2.09 billion in April. However, the value of cash withdrawals also rose, increasing by €85 million, or 7.5 per cent, to €1.2 billion.
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