The bank is taking proactive steps to support its customers in managing gambling-related harm, with the introduction of a digital voluntary block that allows customers to instantly block debit and credit card transactions involving gambling merchants. This new feature is designed to promote financial wellbeing and provide customers with a tool to manage their gambling habits, helping to prevent problem gambling and reduce the financial risks associated with it. By introducing this feature, PTSB is acknowledging the growing concern about problem gambling and its impact on individuals and society as a whole. PTSB has analyzed its banking data and found that 91% of gambling spend in the period from January to June 2025 was online, with 80% of spend being by men. The age group with the highest spend was 40-49, and a staggering 2% of those who gambled in June spent over €1,000, which falls into the threshold of problem gambling. These statistics highlight the need for support and resources to help individuals manage their gambling habits and prevent problem gambling. PTSB is committed to providing its customers with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions and plan for their future. The bank’s retail banking officer, Patrick Farrell, stated: ‘We’re committed to ensuring our customers have the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions and plan for their future. ‘Problem gambling is increasingly becoming a societal issue. We know from ESRI research that one in 30 adults in Ireland suffers from problem gambling, but worryingly a further 279,000 adults show moderate evidence of it. ‘That’s why we have introduced this voluntary gambling block in-app so that it is accessible when our customers need it most.’

This initiative is a significant step towards addressing the issue of problem gambling and promoting financial wellbeing. The new feature allows customers to block debit and credit card transactions that are classified as gambling instantly through their PTSB app. If customers choose to remove the block, a 48-hour impulse delay period will apply before gambling transactions can resume. The block also covers online casinos, poker sites, and lottery websites, ensuring that customers are protected from potential harm. PTSB is working closely with organizations such as GamblingCare.ie to provide support and resources to customers who may be struggling with problem gambling. Oisín McConville, GamblingCare.ie, welcomed the initiative and stated: ‘We are pleased to see banks taking proactive steps to address problem gambling. ‘This voluntary block is a significant step towards reducing the financial risks associated with problem gambling and promoting financial wellbeing. ‘We will continue to work closely with banks and other organizations to provide support and resources to customers who may be struggling with problem gambling.’

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