Donegal Daily
  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Politics
  • Features
  • Donegal County Council News
Friday 24°CSaturday 27°C

Donegal Daily Donegal Daily

sponsor banner
sponsor banner
  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Politics
  • Features
  • Donegal County Council News
NewsPolitics

Doherty welcomes AIB suspension on contactless fee during Covid-19 outbreak

written by Rachel McLaughlin March 14, 2020
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint

Donegal TD Pearse Doherty has welcomed a move by AIB to delay charges for contactless payments until the Covid-19 outbreak is over.

Earlier this week, the bank had announced plans to charge consumers a ‘tap’ fee of 1c for every payment made with a contactless card.

The charge was due to begin at the end of May 2020, but in light of the current Covid-19 outbreak, the bank has delayed the planned introduction. Contactless payments have been encouraged in recent weeks as a key step to reduce personal interactions and prevent the spread of infection.

Pearse Doherty, who had called on the bank to take action for customers affected by the Covid-19 outbreak, has welcomed the delay, tweeting:

“Welcome news that AIB have decided to suspend unnecessary introduction of stealth charge on contactless payments. Welcome news for customers. Banks must play their part as we face this challenge together.”

Doherty had criticised the bank’s initial announcement of charges, which he said were at “a time of uncertainty for workers and families”.

AIB is set to proceed with plans to bring in other charges for current accounts from 30th May, including a quarterly maintenance fee of €4.50.

Other measures have been put in place to assist mortgage customers affected by the outbreak.

2/ They include:
– Interest only/moratoria period of up to 6 months;
– Interest-only repayments in certain circumstances;
– Credit options and supports for specific needs.

AIB customers facing difficulties with mortgage repayments should contact 1890 252 008 or their branch…

— Pearse Doherty (@PearseDoherty) March 13, 2020

Doherty welcomes AIB suspension on contactless fee during Covid-19 outbreak was last modified: March 14th, 2020 by Rachel McLaughlin
FacebookTweetLinkedInPrint
Rachel McLaughlin

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like

A new look for Manor roundabout?

16 minutes ago

Letterkenny councillor seeks correction to ‘annoying and...

60 minutes ago

Rocco’s family dedicates heavenly birthday to helping...

11 hours ago

Specsavers Letterkenny to support young people of...

13 hours ago

Work continues on much-needed new Letterkenny graveyard

13 hours ago

Suicide crisis nurse service for teens begins...

14 hours ago

Park wardens sought in Letterkenny after women...

15 hours ago

Dunfanaghy Golf Club plans to extend courtse...

15 hours ago

Donegal organisations told to reapply for Children’s...

16 hours ago

Arranmore RNLI carries out two medical evacuations...

17 hours ago
Advertisement
Advertisement

Donegal County Council

Facebook
Donegal County Council
Advertisement
Advertisement
Donegal Daily Jobs

Read More

  • News
  • Sport
  • Courts
  • Jobs
  • Sales & Services
  • Obituaries
  • Features
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Council News

Information

  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise WIth Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Terms & Conditions

Our Sites

Donegal Woman
Donegal Woman
Donegal Daily

© 2025 Donegal Daily. All rights reserved.
Website by owenod


Back To Top.

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.