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Buying a house in County Waterford - need a bank account

  • 24-10-2019 03:55PM
    #1
    Hovisbap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Hi Everyone,

    My wife and I are in the process of buying a house in County Waterford. We are not Irish resident currently but I would like to open a bank account so that I can transfer money in euros from the UK to Ireland ready for the purchase. 
    So, my question is - can I open a bank account before I have a PPS number (can't get this first as you need an address)

    Thanks in advance

    Steve


Comments

  • #2
    Bank of Ireland: Kathryne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 218 ✭✭Bank of Ireland: Kathryne


    Hi Steve,

    Thanks for reaching out to us here. We're delighted that you are considering BOI for your account.

    You can certainly open a non-resident account with us. Our Coming to Ireland team can help with your application so your account would be ready before you move over. I've included a link below to our website with their contact information. You can also schedule a call-back on the below link as we understand that it can be expensive to call from overseas.

    https://personalbanking.bankofireland.com/bank/coming-to-ireland/contact-us/

    I hope this information helps and please let us know if you have any further queries.

    Many thanks,
    Kat


  • #3
    Hovisbap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭Hovisbap


    Bank of Ireland: Kathryne wrote: »
    Hi Steve,

    Thanks for reaching out to us here. We're delighted that you are considering BOI for your account.

    You can certainly open a non-resident account with us. Our Coming to Ireland team can help with your application so your account would be ready before you move over. I've included a link below to our website with their contact information. You can also schedule a call-back on the below link as we understand that it can be expensive to call from overseas.

    "link removed as I'm a new user"

    I hope this information helps and please let us know if you have any further queries.

    Many thanks,
    Kat
    That's great news Kat, thanks so much for the info. 


  • #4
    Bank of Ireland: Kathryne
    Closed Accounts Posts: 218 ✭✭Bank of Ireland: Kathryne


    You're very welcome Steve.

    We'd like to wish you the best of luck in your move and your future home.

    Many thanks,
    Kat


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