Switch to Bank of Ireland

Switching banks or opening your first account? You’ll get a warm welcome at Bank of Ireland.

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Stress-free switching

Are you thinking about switching your current account to Bank of Ireland?

We are here to make the process smooth and stress free. Our dedicated switcher team is here to help you.

Why switch to Bank of Ireland?

Whether you are switching from another bank or opening your first account, you’ll get a big welcome here at Bank of Ireland. We’ve been helping customers for over 200 years. You can bank at more than 160 branches across the country, and at almost 900 An Post locations for lodgements and withdrawals. Our mobile banking app is simple to use, and our expert advisors are here to help you take control of your financial wellbeing.

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Follow these easy steps to switch your current account:

  1. Explore our offerings: Start by exploring our current account options to find the one that best suits your needs. If you already have a BOI current account you can use, you can go straight to filling out the switcher form.
  2. Open your BOI current account. Whatever your everyday banking needs we’ve got you covered, choose from our range of current accounts to find the perfect fit.
  3. Once your new current account is opened with us you can begin using it straight away. You can manually transfer your direct debits and standing orders yourself, or you can let us help by filling out the Switcher form below. You’ll also need to provide your employer with the new Bank of Ireland account details to switch your salary across.
  4. Fill out the switching form Once you have received your new Bank of Ireland current account number which we will send by SMS, complete our easy to use switching form that will guide you through the switching process.
  5. What happens next?: we will contact your old bank to start the switch for you, your old bank will notify your Direct Debit Originators of your new bank details. We’ll set up the standing orders. The switching process takes 10 working days, during which time you will not be able to use your old bank account.

We recommend you still contact your Direct Debit Originators directly to confirm set up as they may not take instruction from a third party. In this instance your ‘old’ bank is considered a 3rd party. You’ll need to provide your employer with the new Bank of Ireland account details.

Where can I find more information?

Switching your current account to Bank of Ireland is a smart move, we are here to support you every step of the way. You can find more information in our handy Switching brochure.

Switching your personal current account using the Switching Code
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