macplaxton
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I doubt it due to the that apply and require proof of identity and address.macplaxton said:Q1. Do I stand any chance of opening an account without an address in the Republic?
ClubMan said:I doubt it due to the that apply and require proof of identity and address.
macplaxton said:Hi,
I'm living in the UK presently and I'm looking to open an account in the RoI. I would like to open an account before my planned move to Dublin next spring/summer so a) I can save some Euro funds b) make cross-border payments of Euro to the Netherlands to pay for goods (car parts). I'm quite happy for the girlfriend (Dublin based) to manage the account until my arrival.
Q1. Do I stand any chance of opening an account without an address in the Republic?
(snip) mac p
macplaxton said:I combed through the terms and conditions for the PTSB current account and could find a €12k (similar to BoI €6k) for a non-resident account. It did say something that if the balance slipped below that threshold, they'd downgrade the account to normal status. As far as I can gather it is only for tax purposes that the accounts are either marked resident or non-resident.
macplaxton said:I combed through the terms and conditions for the PTSB current account and could find a €12k (similar to BoI €6k) for a non-resident account. It did say something that if the balance slipped below that threshold, they'd downgrade the account to normal status. As far as I can gather it is only for tax purposes that the accounts are either marked resident or non-resident.
I spoke to the AIB over the phone and asked if there was any problem in opening an account. Their reply was no problem. 1 piece of photo ID (passport or driving licence) and a recent bill with an address on it (need not be Irish) and that's about it. Just need to phone the branch I intend on opening the account with and make sure what time is suitable to turn up - when I was in Dublin at the start of the month they had a period in the morning and another in the afternoon when they did account openings. I also asked if I need any money and they said no.
I'd get on the phone to the branch where you wish to set up the account and explain your position to someone senior. Front desk staff are easily baffled with unusual requests.
Good luck,
mac p
lala41 said:Sorry for sounding silly, but what does PTSB stand for
[broken link removed] might be of interest to you.macplaxton said:Q2. Cheapest deal for a couple of transactions a month and the odd cross-border transfer (PTSB or BoI?). Also need internet banking.
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