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AIB won't issue a letter of funds for me, Need advice

  • 14-07-2010 6:01pm
    #1
    Moe7
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I'm applying for a work visa abroad that requires I show that I have had sufficient funds in my bank account to sustain myself and that these have been there for the past three months.

    I went to AIB customer service with recent statement and a print out from the visa website detailing that they wanted a letter from the bank. The lady flat out refused and simply reaffirmed 'we don't do letters' over and over again.

    Seeing as this situation wasn't going anywhere I've decided to put on a suit , head over to the branch where i've opened up this savings account in the city centre to try and sort this out, I need to sort this out tomorrow though as my appointment is Friday, so writing compliants etc is not going to cut it. Should I try talking to customer service there or should I just ask to speak to the branch manager right away?

    It seems ludacris that i've beeen banking with them three years now and can't get a three liner letter confirming that I have certain funds in my account.

    Any advice would be much appreciated.

    Regards,

    Moe


Comments

  • #2
    Davy
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    Are the bank statements not good enough to show your funds over the previous months?


  • #3
    Moe7
    Registered Users Posts: 68 ✭✭Moe7


    wish they were , they want an accompanying letter to state that they are genuine and that the funds have always been there


  • #4
    unclebill98
    Registered Users Posts: 3,816 ✭✭✭unclebill98


    Normally for Visa applications, a branch branded 3 months statement is enough, showing that funds did simply not just land there in one lump! ie loan from parents etc.

    They confirm funds via your bank statements. They are not obliged to write a letter stating the same.


  • #5
    stepbar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,123 ✭✭✭stepbar


    unclebill98 wrote: »
    Normally for Visa applications, a branch branded 3 months statement is enough, showing that funds did simply not just land there in one lump! ie loan from parents etc.

    They confirm funds via your bank statements. They are not obliged to write a letter stating the same.

    + 1

    In fairness, you'd get the same sh1te from the GNIB. If they can't understand 3 months bank statements then you should be asking questions.


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