Current Account FAQs

By bringing the documents you’ll need with you, you’ll save time and have your new account opened in no time. Whether you are a new or existing EBS customer, to open a new savings account you will be asked to provide:

Personal identification documentation – such as a valid passport or valid driver’s licence. You must bring an original, not a copy.
Proof of your permanent address – for example, a current utility bill, dated within the last six months (Gas, ESB, landline phone), bank statement, motor or home insurance renewal document. Again, documents must be originals.
Proof of your PPS number

Please contact us if you have any queries about opening an EBS savings account on 0818 654 322 or info@mail.ebs.ie.

What if I'm arriving from Ukraine or Russia?

What you need to open a bank account. We want to make opening a bank account as straight forward as possible.

At EBS, we understand that if you have arrived from Ukraine you might not have access to standard documents. We have listed the standard documents we need, and the alternatives we will accept if you don’t have them here in English or alternatively Ukrainian and Russian
versions are also available.

Please drop into your local Office and our staff will be happy to help.

The European Union has introduced financial restrictions on some Russian and Belarusian nationals in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

If you are a Russian or Belarusian national to whom the restrictions apply, there are limits as to the amount of money you can hold in accounts with us. Broadly speaking, these prohibit in scope persons from having more than €100,000 in an account.

If this measure does impact you and you would like to open an account with EBS you will need to bring either of the following documents along with your proof of identity and proof of address:

A valid temporary or permanent residency permit within the EU, EEA or Switzerland; or
If you have dual nationality, a copy of your valid EU/EEA or Swiss passport.

Switching Accounts

How do I switch my bank account to EBS?

If you like the look of our MoneyManger account but already have a bank account in place, we can help you switch your account to EBS. The process is smooth and hassle free in line with the Central Bank of Ireland's Switching Code and we'll make sure that any direct debits or standing orders you may have coming out of your current bank account are seamlessly switched to your new EBS MoneyManager account.

Just click on the link to our Personal Account Switching Pack to find out all you need to know about the process of switching to EBS. Your pack contains all the forms and advice you'll need to make the move. If you have any questions about the pack or the steps involved, please contact us for more information.

You may also be interested in switching your MoneyManager account out of EBS to another bank account. To do this you must obtain a Switching Pack from the bank that you wish to transfer your account into and follow the steps that are outlined. This process is in line with the Central Bank of Ireland's Switching Code. Please contact us if you need more information.

The purchase of additional services offered by EBS is not required in order to open or access an EBS MoneyManager account.

Government Stamp Duty will be charged at a rate of €0.12 per ATM transaction. Government Stamp Duty only applies to ATM transactions carried out within Ireland (excluding Northern Ireland). This charge is capped at €2.50 if you only use your debit card for ATM transactions and capped at €5 if you use your debit card for both purchases and ATM transactions. Government Stamp Duty charge on debit cards is applied in January, for the previous year. Government Stamp Duty of €0.50 is payable in respect of a cheque withdrawal. Information correct as of 04/10/2016.

You can read our full terms and conditions for the EBS MoneyManager Account here.