# JD Sports Pays Back €250K in Gift Card Errors | Dublin News

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Podcast: [Dublin News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dublin-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7597080)
Published: 2026-07-06T10:28:03+00:00
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JD Sports is refunding nearly 250,000 euros to Irish customers after issuing gift cards with only a one-year expiry—illegal under Irish law, which requires at least five years. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission forced the company to fix the error, reissuing over 5,000 cards with €10+ remaining balance. This mistake cost consumers almost a quarter-million euros, highlighting Ireland’s strong gift card protections. JD Sports has until January 4, 2027, to contact affected customers. Most cards were unaffected, and the CCPC also noted recent resolutions involving BT Arnotts and Quills. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b81376b8ea719e3d

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