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Are you one of our nation's last-minute shoppers?
It's December, and the early birds among us are relaxing with a cup of hot chocolate and a roaring fire, safe in the knowledge that their Christmas shopping is done.
However, for many of us procrastinators, Christmas shopping can be a rush job as we wait till the last minute to head into town and shop what's left. Or, we jump online and frantically order presents with our fingers crossed, hoping that they'll be delivered by Christmas Eve.
Sounds like you? Well, turns out you're not alone.
New research from PayPal's Festive Spending Snapshot* has shone a light on Ireland's shopping habits, and as it turns out, people from certain counties are more likely to leave things to the last minute than others.
The study found that the county with the highest proportion of last-minute shoppers – those that leave their Christmas shopping until after the 20
th of December – was Monaghan (50%).
This was followed by Offaly shoppers, with 29% of respondents from the faithful county waiting until the few days leading up to Christmas. Kerry and Carlow consumers were almost as last-minute, with 28% and 27% respectively.
Whether you're a last-minute gift grabber or you prefer a more organised approach, PayPal are here to make online shopping this Christmas easier, safer and more seamless.
Here are just a handful of ways PayPal is transforming your shopping experience this Christmas and beyond:
1. Seamless checkout experience
With
PayPal at Checkout, you can enjoy a speedy and convenient experience at purchase, saving you time and effort.
2. Money-saving browser extension
Honey is a browser extension from PayPal that scans for available discounts and coupons when you're at the checkout.
3. Sending money to friends and family
Whether you’re going in on a big present with friends and family this year, or you just want to gift someone money to spend, PayPal,** comes in handy.
4. The gift of giving
People who shop last-minute might want to think outside the box and donate to their recipient’s favourite charity via
PayPal Giving Fund Ireland.
5. Budget tracking
Keep your spending on track (and on time) with the
PayPal app, which allows users to check transactions and their spending habits.
You can learn more at
PayPal.com.
* PayPal’s 2023 Festive Spending Snapshot surveyed 1,000 consumers in Ireland who celebrate the holidays, conducted by Censuswide in November/December 2023.
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An account with PayPal is required to send and receive money.
This article includes tips, suggestions and general information. We recommend that you always do your own research and consider getting independent tax, financial and legal advice before making any important decision. 
