Money Guide Ireland

In Ireland it hasn’t been that long since all the main Banks charged us for the privelige of looking after out hard earned money. Some of them still do! Last year a trend was started by Halifax of paying fairly good interest rates on current accounts.
Halifax are still the highest interest on current accounts […]

A few weeks after the expiry of their 7% regular saver - AIB have launched another regular savings account. The interest rate is a variable rate of 7.30% A.E.R on monthly savings.
The rate will be available to all new accounts opened between the 19th February 2008 and the 19th February 2009. From the […]

ANGLO Irish Bank is raising the interest rates it is paying on its demand and notice accounts.
The bank will be increasing rates from Feb 29th 2008.
The rate on the ‘Easy Access’ demand deposit rate rises from 4pc to 4.5pc, and the 30-day notice account rate from 4.5pc to 4.75pc. Access by post or […]

Northern Rock Ireland have increased the rate on thier online deposit account from 4.5% to 5%. This is the highest rate for balances over 15k. You can start an account with 1k and there is no maximum balance.

If you set up a new credit card account with Halifax Ireland - they will give you €100 credit on the card as soon as you use it. This special offer can be taken instead of the 6 months interest free offer. If you do switch credit cards - remember to avoid paying the […]