Moving to us is easy

We are always delighted to welcome new customers to Bank of Ireland. As a new customer, we will be able to provide you with flexible support and a comprehensive range of financial solutions to meet your needs.

Please feel free to contact any of our 270 branches throughout the country where you will receive a very warm welcome and where our experienced staff will be on hand to guide you through the switching process. This will ensure that moving your account to Bank of Ireland is as easy as possible.

FIND YOUR NEAREST BRANCH

In order to make the most of your first visit to Bank of Ireland it would be very helpful if you could bring some supporting documents with you. Please click here for more information.

We hope that we will be welcoming you as a Bank of Ireland customer very soon.

MORE INFORMATION ON ACOUNT SWITCHING

    Supporting Documentation

    In order to make your transition to Bank of Ireland as smooth as possible we will need the following documentation to open your new account and to assist us with scheduling the switch.

    Please bring the following to your local Bank of Ireland branch:

    1. Original proof of your identity such as Driving Licence or current, valid, signed, full Passport
    2. Proof of your address with a recent utility bill, or original bank/building society statements
    3. Up to 6 months statements recommended for a current account switch to help ascertain the best switch date.
    4. Where credit facilities are requested (e.g. credit cards/overdrafts) you will need:
      • 6 Months most recent original Credit Card Statements (for Credit Card)
      • 6 Months most recent original Current Account Statements (for Overdraft)

    If you're already a Bank of Ireland customer you may also need to have the above so please bring it along just in case.

    The bank reserves the right to request additional documentation if required. Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Financial Regulator.