15 May, 2025: Coinciding with National Bike Week, 10-18 May, Payzone, Ireland’s largest consumer payments network, is excited to announce an expanded partnership with Bleeper, Dublin’s longest-running stationless bike service. Building on a successful partnership since 2023, Payzone has renewed its sponsorship of Bleeper’s fleet of over 800 public bikes, operating across Dublin City, Fingal, and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Councils, for a further two years.
In addition to the renewed sponsorship, Payzone has now added new functionality and features for active travel to its popular Payzone app, empowering users to not only locate the nearest Bleeper bike but also unlock and pay for it seamlessly using their Payzone account.
At the core of this partnership is a commitment to sustainability. Bleeper’s mission is to fight climate change, “one journey at a time”. In 2024 alone, Bleeper users avoided emitting approximately 46,520kg of CO2 by choosing to cycle for their daily trips. By integrating these services into the Payzone app, users now have even greater access to environmentally friendly travel options.
Jim Deignan, CEO of Payzone, commented: “This integration with Bleeper reflects our commitment to making everyday easier; in particular to make travel and mobility easier and more accessible to those commuting in the city. In addition to simplifying everyday transactions, we are also actively promoting a greener future for Irish towns and cities.”
Payzone is committed to continuous innovation, enhancing its users’ experience by integrating more value-add services. Payzone was the first app in Ireland to integrate shared bikes into its platform offering with the company planning to add further modes of transport in the future.
Hugh Cooney, Founder of Bleeper, added: “This partnership with Payzone represents a step towards making bike-sharing even more accessible to the public. The integration offers an easy and affordable way for more people to choose cycling as a sustainable transport option. We are thrilled to work with Payzone and look forward to further expanding these services.”
