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Opening bank account

  • 14-06-2016 7:47pm
    #1
    HairMare
    Registered Users Posts: 258 ✭✭


    Hi there
    I am currently without photo id except for new social welfare card - does any bank accept same in lieu of driver license / passport ?
    thanks in advance for you help


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  • #2
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,476 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    My local credit union accepted the new public services card (PSC) as photo ID recently when opening an account. It's the nearest we have to a national identity card so I'd expect any financial institution to accept it.

    Edit: Just checked the BoI website and they are insisting on a passport for photo id. Don't expect any discretion at branch level on this, it's an anti-money laundering issue so the officials will have precise instructions from head office on what they need to see when you open an account - charm and persuasion will get you nowhere!


  • #3
    Delta2113
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,734 ✭✭✭Delta2113


    I would try EBS but no guarantee and Money Manager Account is now a best buy for a Current Account if that's what your after.


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