Ways to open a Current Account

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Need an Account? Open one in your own time on the AIB App.

Online Account Opening

Our online account opening offers the freedom and flexibility to open an account, easily and securely, using our AIB Mobile app.

How you can open a current account

Open an account in minutes using the AIB mobile app

Opening a sole AIB Current Account using the AIB Mobile app is simple if you: Are aged 16 and over Live in the Republic of Ireland.

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With an AIB Current Account you have access to the AIB Mobile app. Features & benefits of the AIB app:

The AIB Mobile app makes everyday banking easier. Use it to:

Transfer up to €10,000 to another account by enrolling for ‘Selfie Check’ on the AIB Mobile app or if not enrolled, you can transfer up to €1,000*.

Set up and use Apple Pay, & Google Pay in minutes. View, change and cancel standing orders. Check or cancel direct debits easily. View, print, save and share up to seven years of statements.

Making purchases and withdrawing money from your AIB Personal Current Account in Ireland and worldwide is simple with the AIB Debit Card. Use it in shops, at ATMs, online and wherever Visa Debit is accepted.

*Transaction limits apply, learn more here . Transaction fees and charges may apply. AIB Mobile Banking is available 20 hours a day, subject to our Terms and Conditions.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to opening an account on the AIB Mobile Banking App:

Step 1: Download AIB App

Download the AIB Mobile Banking App from the App Store or Play Store. Select the option to "Become an AIB customer".

Step 2: Verify email address Enter your e-mail address. We'll send a unique code to your inbox that is required to continue Step 3: Provide some personal details

We'll ask you to enter your personal details and present you with the account suitable for you, then.

Step 4: Complete a video call

We will connect with you to a video call with an agent, so you'll need your photo ID and stable internet connection. Our agent will guide you, for example getting you to hold up your passport so we can check your identity.

Step 5: Provide some more details

After the video call, we need a few more details from you in order open your account so dont go anywhere. Follow the steps on screen all the way to picking a branch and register for our internet banking service.

Step 6: Almost there.

Your account will then be opened, but before you can begin to use your account you will need to prove your address.

Step 7: Wait for letter

To prove your address, we will send you a letter to the provided postal address that you've given us. This letter will contain a unique identifier code which you will then need to enter into the app. Your account wont be active until you do this!

Step 8: Enter code from letter

Once you have entered the code, you're good to go and you can lodge money to your new current account and transact online(this may take 24hours after code entry). We will send a debit card in the post and a PIN separately.