Thanks for your replies..
I guess its a terminology thing, but the grilling I got from AIB relating to opening a current account is basically why ("we need evidence of solvency, we need assurances you will be depositing regular amounts into this account.." and so on..) I simply only want to deposit small amounts for cash for personal use and be able to access my money by use of ATM and to buy the odd thing online..
I get the fact not all banks are as poor in terms of customer service (quite literally felt like a criminal, stood there trying to get them to take my money), but I thought (naively it appears) that there may be an account without all the aggravation and justification..
Looked at ESB Manager, think thats about the only one I can find.. rest seem to be either loaded with fees (02 card etc spring to mind).. or need to be a current account..
i should add, I have a joint current account, just want to put a few beans into an account in my name..
Thanks again.
FBP.