Financial institutions

Dormant bank accounts in Ireland
The Dormant Accounts Act, 2001 aims to reunite account holders or their next of kin with dormant bank accounts in Ireland. Find out more.

Credit unions
Credit Unions are organisations of people that save together and lend to each other at affordable rates of interest.

Financial institutions and identification
Before you open an account in a financial institution in Ireland, you must show certain evidence of identity. Types of identification required to open an account with a financial institution.

Money laundering in Ireland
Money laundering in Ireland is a very serious offence. This document looks at the steps that have been taken to combat this crime.

Opening and Switching a Bank Account
Find out what the rules are here for opening and switching bank accounts in Ireland. Also find advice on how to open the most suitable account for your needs.

Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland
Introduction to the functions and powers of the Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland.

Financial transactions with other EU countries
This document discusses EU Regulations governing cross-border financial transactions in euro within the European Union.

About the Euro
The Euro is the unit of currency of 15 EU Member States. How was the Euro introduced in Ireland and what are its benefits?

Euro - Security Features
Find out about the advanced security features which make Euro banknotes and coins instantly recognisable and protect against counterfeiting.