AIB have a special service for AIB account holders. I think you can buy shares in your local branch
lthough the commisson is not competitive its a hassle free way of investing in stocks.
I dont agree that its hassle free. I find sharewatch not only to be cheaper but also a lot more hassle free
Interesting. How do you purchase shares in sharewatch ? i.e. do you do it on-line or by phone and how is the money transferred from your bank account to their account ?
I ask as it takes me less than a minute to purchase shares with the proceeds going directly from my current AIB on-line a/c to the stockbroker. Just curious how sharewatch competes with that service?
I have purchased and sold shares over the phone and have found it to be a pleasant and easy experienceI dont bother doing anything online except research.
The transaction is instantaneous. After some research, I call the number and inquire as to what price they can see for it, then I am offered a price and I give my word to buy or sell at this price. I would consider overpaying for a relatively simple service from the arrogant (IMO) banks at home to be a hassle. Cant wait to see if Halifax introduces some kind of walk in share dealing service![]()