Evolution of banking services in Ireland

Hello everyone,

With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local establishments in Ireland. An evolution that presents a range of opportunities and challenges on a local scale.

Share your experiences regarding the evolution of bankings services in Ireland:

To what extent are the latest banking technologies being adopted and utilized in Ireland? (contactless payments, phone-based payment systems, QR codes, etc.)
What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Are new payment methods emerging in Ireland? Which ones, and what does it change in your daily life?

What are the advantages of using local bank services versus an international online banking service as an expat?

Are there specific features in banking apps that you find particularly helpful as an expat in Ireland?

By sharing your experiences and insights, you contribute to a broader understanding of the evolving banking landscape for expats in Ireland.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
Expat.com Team

Bank of Ireland would do well to look at Swede bank's online  site .

Swedebank have a very user-friendly site , one area BOI should look at is downloading statements for specific dates , among other issues .

Speaking from experience .