Skip to content

Latest news

Fraudulese: consumers encouraged to learn about the language of fraud, as 73% surveyed say they have been targeted by fake text messages or emails

Fraudulese: consumers encouraged to learn about the language of fraud, as 73% surveyed say they have been targeted by fake text messages or emails

5 May 2022: Visa is empowering people to learn about the language of fraud, helping them spot the communicative strategies commonly used by fraudsters and feel confident when shopping online.
Research1by Visa shows that almost three quarters of people in Ireland (73%) have been targeted by fraudsters sending fake text messages or emails in the past six months. Of these, 38% are being targeted

Irish Small Businesses Call for More Funding & Mentorship Access as Visa Launches Its Largest Support Programme for Women Entrepreneurs

She’s Next initiative is designed to close entrepreneurship gap in Ireland, as new research reveals female business owners less likely than their male counterparts to have sourced and secured funding (18% women vs 36% men) Visa’s study finds that increased access to business mentorship is the most valued resource by small businesses (52%) With the programme now expanded, women business owners

Black Friday shoppers encouraged to stay alert to fraudsters, as nearly three-quarters of people notice fraud attempts this year

Almost two thirds of consumers are more alert to the possibility of being targeted by online fraudsters during Black Friday/Cyber Monday, according to a new Visa study 73% report being targeted by fraudsters this year; 29% have been a victim of online fraud in the past 45% hoping to use Black Friday / Cyber Monday to save money on Christmas gifts

Visa renews She’s Next in Ireland, doubling funding to €50,000

Visa renews She’s Next in Ireland, doubling funding to €50,000

Women business owners are invited to apply for one of five €10,000 grants, and one year coaching from IFundWomen Programme designed to support women entrepreneurs as research by Visa reveals confidence gap Over half (58%) of women small business leaders surveyed, challenged by Covid-19 pandemic
May 24, 2022 –Visa is today bringing the She’s Next Grant Programme back to Ireland, to support

L-R: Suzanne Moloney; Áine McGurk; Rosie Joyce; Tammy Darcy; Carolanne Rushe.

Visa announces winners of Ireland’s inaugural She’s Next Grant Programme

Five women entrepreneurs across Ireland awarded grants and coaching to help fund, run and grow their business Hundreds of entries received as Ireland first country in Europe to launch Visa programme Winners hail from Sligo, Dublin, Mayo, Waterford and Galway
Dublin December 14, 2021 – Visa today announced the winners of its inaugural She's Next Grant Programme in Ireland. As an extension o

Contacts

European Press Office (Including out of hours)

Press contact +44 207 795 5336