Visa debit in Northern Ireland

sparrowcar · 28-06-2018 10:23AM #1

Hi BOI,

I'm buying a car in Northern Ireland and wanted to know if I can use my debit card and is there a sterling limit?

Many thanks

Bank of Ireland: Darren · 28-06-2018 01:58PM

sparrowcar wrote: »

Hi BOI,

I'm buying a car in Northern Ireland and wanted to know if I can use my debit card and is there a sterling limit?

Many thanks

Hi there,

Thanks for getting in touch with us here.

There should only be a limit on ATM cash withdrawal using your Visa Debit card. So once you're using the card directly with the retailer and they have checked that they checked that there card system can accept a payment of this sixe you should have no problem making this transaction.
As it is in a different currency, I'd ask that you place travel notice on your card before using it and you can do this through the "Service Desk" tab of your 365 online profile.

Thanks again,
Darren.

sparrowcar · 29-06-2018 10:09PM

All done as suggested by you and no issues today. Thanks.

Charles Babbage · 29-06-2018 11:30PM

Are you seriously suggesting that people notify the bank when travelling to Northern Ireland?

Can I just confirm that this is official Bank of Ireland policy?

Bank of Ireland: Tara C · 30-06-2018 09:37AM

Hi Charles,

Thanks for your post.

If a customer is using card for a large transaction that would be out of usual course we would advise to give notice on account.

Thanks,
Tara C

sparrowcar · 30-06-2018 10:32AM

Bank of Ireland: Tara C wrote: »

Hi Charles,

Thanks for your post.

If a customer is using card for a large transaction that would be out of usual course we would advise to give notice on account.

Thanks,
Tara C

Which is what i did and no issues at all.
Simple bit of additional security is fine by me. Rather that than someone using my stolen card abroad. Thanks BOI

Visa debit in Northern Ireland

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