Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
285. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of bank cards issued by each of the banks in which the State has a shareholding; the number of days turnaround for issuing new cards for each of the same banks in which each of the banks have their cards printed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33931/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe banks have provided officials in my Department with the following information in relation to the Deputy's question:
AIB:
"Number of Credit Cards in issue 695,364
Number of Debit Cards in issue 2,012,502
These numbers are per AIB’s June CBI return.
In terms of Card/PIN Issuance the following applies:
DAY 0 = CARD ORDERED
Day 1 = PIN ISSUED IN POST
Day 3 = CARD ISSUED IN POST
Note, if no PIN required the CARD ISSUED IN POST DAY 1 (typically replacement cards)”
BOI:
“As of the end of June 2018, Bank of Ireland has over two million Debit and Credit Cards currently in issue.
For both Debit and Credit Cards, we advise customers that it can take up to 5-7 days to receive their new card, however most customers will receive their card within 4 working days of the card being ordered.”
PTSB:
“Permanent TSB has circa 860,000 cards in issue with a typical delivery timeline of 5 working days from order.”
