Fiona McCarthy brings fifteen years of hard-earned experience from Ireland's financial sector, where she's worked her way up through retail banking and digital payments. She's seen it all — from the early days of clunky online transfers to today's lightning-fast e-wallet systems.
What makes Fiona different? She's actually worked inside the banks. She knows exactly how your money travels from your account to a casino and back again. More importantly, she understands where things can go wrong and how to spot the red flags before you deposit a cent.
At IrishLucky, Fiona focuses on what we call "The Frictionless Experience" — essentially making sure your money moves smoothly without unnecessary delays or hidden fees. She's particularly sharp when it comes to SEPA transfers (those can be tricky), e-wallets like Skrill and Neteller, and the newer open-banking options that are starting to pop up.
Every payment method Fiona recommends has been put through the wringer. We're talking proper data encryption, consumer protection standards, the works. She won't suggest anything she wouldn't use herself, and honestly, that's saved our readers from some dodgy operators over the years.
Fiona holds membership with the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and regularly advises businesses on digital fraud prevention. In other words, she knows how the scammers operate — which makes her exceptionally good at helping you avoid them.