Comparing the two payments apps to help you pick the right one for Ireland.
| Revolut | Wise | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Ireland is Revolut's most saturated market, with roughly four in five adults on it. Locals settle rounds, taxis and rent with a quick 'Revolut me', and those instant transfers need you on the app too. | A cheaper way to hold and spend euros in Ireland if you skip Revolut, with mid-market conversion and a card accepted at practically every Irish contactless terminal. |
| Essential? | Yes | No |
| Pro Tip | Sign up before your trip: getting paid back by Irish friends without Revolut is genuinely awkward. Transfers between users are instant and free, and the card taps anywhere in Ireland that takes contactless Visa or Mastercard, which is nearly everywhere. | Withdraw at AIB or Bank of Ireland branded ATMs, which rarely charge, rather than convenience-store machines that often do. Always choose euros on screen and refuse any offer to convert to your home currency. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend Revolut for payments in Ireland. Sign up before your trip: getting paid back by Irish friends without Revolut is genuinely awkward. Transfers between users are instant and free, and the card taps anywhere in Ireland that takes contactless Visa or Mastercard, which is nearly everywhere.
Revolut is our top recommendation for payments in Ireland. Ireland is Revolut's most saturated market, with roughly four in five adults on it. Locals settle rounds, taxis and rent with a quick 'Revolut me', and those instant transfers need you on the app too.
Revolut vs Wise in Ireland