Dublin, Jan. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Ireland Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 90+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share, Product Analysis, Business Model, Demographics – Q1 2026 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
The BNPL payment market in Ireland is expected to grow by 25.5% on annual basis to reach US$446.5 million in 2026.
The buy now pay later market in the country has experienced robust growth during 2022-2025, achieving a CAGR of 28.3%. This upward trajectory is expected to continue, with the market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 21.5% from 2026-2031. By the end of 2031, the BNPL sector is projected to expand from its 2025 value of USD 355.8 million to approximately USD 1.18 billion.
This report provides a detailed data-centric analysis of the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) industry in Ireland, covering market opportunities and risks across a range of retail categories. With over 90+ KPIs at the country level, this report provides a comprehensive understanding of BNPL market dynamics, market size and forecast, and market share statistics.
It breaks down market opportunities by type of business model, sales channels (offline and online), and distribution models. In addition, it provides a snapshot of consumer behaviour and retail spending dynamics. KPIs in both value and volume terms help in getting an in-depth understanding of end market dynamics.
Reasons to Buy
- Strategic and Innovation Insights: Gain clarity on the future direction of Ireland’s Buy Now Pay Later market by analysing strategic initiatives, business model evolution, and innovation-led approaches adopted by key BNPL providers to strengthen market positioning.
- Comprehensive Understanding of BNPL Market Dynamics in Ireland: Assess market size, growth outlook, and structural shifts across retail and e-commerce, supported by detailed segmentation by channel, business model, distribution model, merchant ecosystem, end-use sector, and consumer demographics, underpinned by 90+ KPIs.
- Value and Volume-Based KPIs for Market Accuracy: Leverage a robust set of value and volume KPIs, including GMV, average transaction value, transaction volume, active users, revenue, and bad debt, to develop a precise understanding of BNPL adoption, usage intensity, and market maturity.
- Competitive Landscape Assessment: Obtain a clear snapshot of the BNPL competitive landscape in Ireland, including market share analysis of leading providers, enabling informed benchmarking and evaluation of market concentration and competitive intensity.
- Actionable Inputs for Market Entry and Expansion Strategies: Identify high-growth categories, priority end-use sectors, and distribution channels to fine-tune go-to-market and partnership strategies, while assessing key trends, regulatory considerations, and risk factors shaping the BNPL ecosystem.
- In-Depth Consumer Behaviour Analysis: Enhance ROI by understanding evolving consumer attitudes and spending behaviour, with insights into BNPL adoption drivers, usage frequency, income and age-based usage patterns, gender splits, and monthly expense segmentation.
Key Attributes:
| Report Attribute | Details |
| No. of Pages | 101 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 – 2031 |
| Estimated Market Value (USD) in 2026 | $446.5 Million |
| Forecasted Market Value (USD) by 2031 | $1180 Million |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 21.5% |
| Regions Covered | Ireland |
Report Scope
Ireland Retail Industry & Ecommerce Market Size and Forecast
- Retail Industry – Spend Value Trend Analysis
- Buy Now Pay Later Share of Retail Industry
- Ecommerce – Spend Value Trend Analysis
- Buy Now Pay Later Share of Ecommerce
Ireland Buy Now Pay Later Market Size and Industry Attractiveness
- Gross Merchandise Value Trend Analysis
- Average Value Per Transaction Trend Analysis
- Transaction Volume Trend Analysis
- Market Share Analysis by Key Players
Ireland Buy Now Pay Later Revenue Analysis
- Buy Now Pay Later Revenues
- Buy Now Pay Later Share by Revenue Segments
- Buy Now Pay Later Revenue by Merchant Commission
- Buy Now Pay Later Revenue by Missed Payment Fee Revenue
- Buy Now Pay Later Revenue by Pay Now & Other Income
Ireland Buy Now Pay Later Operational KPIs
- Buy Now Pay Later Active Consumer Base
- Buy Now Pay Later Bad Debt
Ireland Buy Now Pay Later Spend Analysis by Business Model
- Two-Party Business Model
- Third-Party Business Model
Ireland Buy Now Pay Later Spend Analysis by Purpose
Ireland Buy Now Pay Later Spend Analysis by Merchant Ecosystem
- Open Loop System
- Closed Loop System
Ireland Buy Now Pay Later Spend Analysis by Distribution Model
- Standalone
- Banks & Payment Service Providers
- Marketplaces
Ireland Buy Now Pay Later Spend Analysis by Channel
- Online Channel
- POS Channel
Ireland Buy Now Pay Later By End-Use Sector: Market Size and Forecast
- Retail Shopping
- Home Improvement
- Travel
- Media and Entertainment
- Services
- Automotive
- Health Care and Wellness
- Others
Ireland Buy Now Pay Later By Retail Product Category: Market Size and Forecast
- Apparel, Footwear & Accessories
- Consumer Electronics
- Toys, Kids, and Babies
- Jewelry
- Sporting Goods
- Entertainment & Gaming
- Other
Ireland Buy Now Pay Later Analysis by Consumer Attitude and Behaviour
- Spend Share by Age Group
- Spend Share by Default Rate by Age Group
- Spend Share by Income
- Gross Merchandise Value Share by Gender
- Adoption Rationale
- Spend by Monthly Expense Segments
- Average Number of Transactions per User Annually
- BNPL Users as a Percentage of Total Adult Population
Companies Featured
- PayPal
- Klarna
- Clearpay (Afterpay)
- humm
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