The options for current accounts in Ireland have shrunk in 2023 as Ulster Bank and KBC have withdrawn from the Irish market. There are some new online-only banks that are competing with established banks – such as Revolut and N26. The majority of the banks in Ireland have some sort of transaction fees or admin […]
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Ulster Bank In February 2021 , NatWest, owners of Ulster Bank , confirmed that they would be withdrawing from Ireland.They said they will begin a “phased withdrawal from the Republic of Ireland over the coming years” Since October 30th 2021, personal banking customers can no longer access new products from Ulster Bank . This includes […]
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Business Current Account Charges in Ireland – a Comparison. If you run a business – as a sole trader or a limited company, you should probably have a business account with a bank.Small sole traders or freelancers could probably manage without a separate business bank account – but it is a good way of keeping […]
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ATM Cash Withdrawal Charges Overseas If you are travelling from Ireland to the UK, USA , Australia – or any other country that doesn’t use the Euro – you can use your Irish bank’s debit card to withdraw the local currency at an ATM . (Cash Machine). The exchange rates given by your card provider […]
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Bank of Ireland changed their rules on current account fees in November 2020.Since November 23rd 2020 – Bank of Ireland charges current account holders a monthly flat rate charge of €6Some people were hit with a 360% increase in charges. Bank of Ireland Fees Prior to Nov 22nd 2020 Previously, BOI customers who maintained a […]
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