Opening a bank account

Hi! Maybe the Opening a bank account in Ireland Guide might help you.

https://www.expat.com/en/guide/europe/i … eland.html

Good luck!
Christine

Thanx Cristine, I read that earlier. Actually I need correspondance who can take care of the set up.

I think the best way to do it is in person, as I found out recently. I just moved here to Ireland from the U.S. and tried to set it up before I arrived, but to no avail. Basically they usually require two utility bills with an Irish address, but I spoke with someone at Bank of Ireland on the telephone before I moved, and they said I could bring three utility bills from back in the U.S., plus two forms of photo ID. When I arrived here I took that with me to the bank, and they allowed me to open an account. However, I had to provide them with an Irish address (I was staying with a friend, so I used hers; I've sinced switched it to my own address).

My account has all the benefits of any bank account: online banking, wire transfers, etc.

Hope this helps!

Clare