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How to lodge cash - branch is closed

  • 23-05-2020 9:08am
    #1
    eviltimeban
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,123 ✭✭✭


    Hi there, my local branch is closed. I have some cash which I need to lodge and the ATM function to do this at the branch is not in service due to the closure.

    There are no other branches within 5km of me so what are my options? Can I lodge money in another bank, e.g. AIB?


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  • #2
    emanresu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭emanresu


    The 5km restriction is not relevant for going to a bank. You can go to the bank which has the facilities you need. Many people live much further than that from any bank.


    EDIT: Sorry, I saw this post on the main page, and I didn't notice that it was in a specific bank forum, so you would be looking for a reply from a bank representative. Apologies for jumping in.


  • #3
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,691 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    You can lodge to Ulster and Aib in the post office.


  • #4
    eviltimeban
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,123 ✭✭✭eviltimeban


    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    You can lodge to Ulster and Aib in the post office.
    I need to lodge to Bank of Ireland.


  • #5
    eviltimeban
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,123 ✭✭✭eviltimeban


    emanresu wrote: »
    The 5km restriction is not relevant for going to a bank. You can go to the bank which has the facilities you need. Many people live much further than that from any bank.


    EDIT: Sorry, I saw this post on the main page, and I didn't notice that it was in a specific bank forum, so you would be looking for a reply from a bank representative. Apologies for jumping in.
    No problem. I don't know what branches are open. I'm hoping a rep here will be able to tell me.


  • #6
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,691 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    eviltimeban wrote: »
    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    You can lodge to Ulster and Aib in the post office.
    I need to lodge to Bank of Ireland.
    You'll have to go to the bank then, your allowed wouldn't worry about the 5km


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  • #7
    Retro.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭Retro.


    Go to the next boi and put the money in


  • #8
    hurler32
    Closed Accounts Posts: 451 ✭✭hurler32


    Retro. wrote: »
    Go to the next boi and put the money in

    I went to three Bank of Ireland’s in one day and all the ATMs lodgements were not working . Bank of Ireland don’t really want personal customers me thinks .


  • #9
    Retro.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭Retro.


    hurler32 wrote: »
    I went to three Bank of Ireland’s in one day and all the ATMs lodgements were not working . Bank of Ireland don’t really want personal customers me thinks .

    One that's open


  • #10
    Retro.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭Retro.


    BOI would never take advantage of all this to close the branches permanently

    Would they


  • #11
    igCorcaigh
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,899 Mod ✭✭✭✭igCorcaigh


    You can use another bank. I've done it before to pay my rent via cash.

    But try ringing them and explain. That's really poor service. You are trying to give them money. And paying for the service, or lack of it.

    God I hate the banks.


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  • #12
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    You’ll find a list of branches here. https://www.bankofireland.com/help-centre/branch-opening-during-covid-19/


  • #13
    blindside88
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,968 ✭✭✭blindside88


    While you wait on a rep. Here’s a list of the open BOI branches by region.

    https://www.bankofireland.com/help-centre/branch-opening-during-covid-19/


  • #14
    dublin2000A
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭dublin2000A


    eviltimeban wrote: »
    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    You can lodge to Ulster and Aib in the post office.
    I need to lodge to Bank of Ireland.
    https://personalbanking.bankofireland.com/ways-to-bank/branch-banking/external-lodgement-atm-locations/#panel1

    a list of BOI atms that take lodgements


  • #15
    harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,493 ✭✭✭harr


    dublin2000A wrote: »
    https://personalbanking.bankofireland.com/ways-to-bank/branch-banking/external-lodgement-atm-locations/#panel1

    a list of BOI atms that take lodgements

    I checked that list and not all the branches listed are doing lodgements .. any branches closed have the lodgement option turned off on the ATMs only banks that are open are doing lodgements.
    The banks that are closed have no staff on site or process the lodgements or maintain or empty the ATMs .
    The same with my local BOI which closed the lodgements on machine turned off. Nearest bank is 15km away and a lot of elderly customers wouldn’t have transport to an open BOI .. the local bus ( private operators) stopped all town links two months ago ..


  • #16
    Retro.
    Closed Accounts Posts: 89 ✭✭Retro.


    I've been caught a few times now with the lodgement facility gone

    Had to travel or use the sons card to pay for stuff


  • #17
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Do any family members bank with AIB or Ulster Bank?  

    If so ask them to lodge the cash to their account via the Post Office then transfer the money to your BOI account online. 

    Not ideal, but in the circumstances its a possible work around. 


  • #18
    eviltimeban
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,123 ✭✭✭eviltimeban


    Thanks for all the tips and links.


  • #19
    Bank of Ireland: Jennifer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 490 ✭✭Bank of Ireland: Jennifer


    eviltimeban wrote: »
    Hi there, my local branch is closed. I have some cash which I need to lodge and the ATM function to do this at the branch is not in service due to the closure.

    There are no other branches within 5km of me so what are my options? Can I lodge money in another bank, e.g. AIB?
    Hi there,

    Thanks for getting in touch with us here today.

    The changes we have needed to make to our branch footprint and associated redeployment of staff unfortunately means that the lodgement facility at our closed branches is not possible right now. I realise that this is inconvenient for you and I am sorry that we cannot provide the Lodgment facility at the moment. We are prioritising available staff time to keep the withdrawal services operational so customers can continue to have access to their money at all locations.

    Please be assured that that lodgements can be made at our branches which remain open during this time. For a list of branches please see here. 

    We hope this helps and that you remain safe and well.

    Thanks Jen 


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