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Getting an account as a non resident

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  • 16-08-2015 7:09pm
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    questionmark?
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    Hi there,

    I currently reside out of the country but we are planning to move back in the next 12-18 months.

    With the euro so weak right now it would be great to be able to open an account with the bank and lodge money on my frequent trips to Ireland. So is it possible to open an account when living abroad?

    Cheers,
    Questionmark?


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    Bank of Ireland: Nicola
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    questionmark? wrote: »
    Hi there,

    I currently reside out of the country but we are planning to move back in the next 12-18 months.  

    With the euro so weak right now it would be great to be able to open an account with the bank and lodge money on my frequent trips to Ireland. So is it possible to open an account when living abroad?

    Cheers,
    Questionmark?
    Hi questionmark?

    Thanks for getting in touch with us here on Boards.ie

    Yes it is possible to apply for a non-resident account. You can get in touch with our account opening team by calling +353 1 4044034 (select option 6 on the menu) from abroad to discuss this further.

    You will need to provide photo ID and proof of address, for example a current valid passport or driving licence along with a recent household bill.

    As a non-resident you will also be required to provide a character reference and financial history from your own bank.

    More information for current accounts can be found here.

    Let me know if you need help with anything else.

    Thanks
    Nicola


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    Bank of Ireland: Nicola wrote: »
    Hi questionmark?

    Thanks for getting in touch with us here on Boards.ie

    Yes it is possible to apply for a non-resident account. You can get in touch with our account opening team by calling +353 1 4044034 (select option 6 on the menu) from abroad to discuss this further.

    You will need to provide photo ID and proof of address, for example a current valid passport or driving licence along with a recent household bill.

    As a non-resident you will also be required to provide a character reference and financial history from your own bank.

    More information for current accounts can be found here.

    Let me know if you need help with anything else.

    Thanks
    Nicola

    Hi there, thanks for responding and confirming it can be done.

    Can you just explain who can give a character reference and what you would want in it and when you say financial history from my own bank do you mean a few months bank statements?

    I will call the number when I get a chance in next few days but always handy to have that info already and by putting it here it may also help someone else.

    Thanks.


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    Bank of Ireland: Elaine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭Bank of Ireland: Elaine


    Hi questionmark?, 

    Thanks for coming back to us. 

    Your existing bank should be able to provide you with the character reference. Bank statements may be required as financial history to further your application. When you call, our representatives will be more than happy to provide you a more comprehensive description of your specific requirements. 

    We hope this helps. 
    Thanks, 
    Elaine 


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