December 17, 2006

Irish Banks

Irish banks are holier than the government. To get a current account one has to produce twice as many papers as when applying for the PPS number and then you better be very very patient.
A good few weeks after handing in your application you might receive a phone call with your account details.
What does that help you?
Nothing at first, because now you need to start waiting for your ATM card.

If you try ringing your bank to enquire after the whereabouts of your card, you will always get the same answer.
“It will take 3-5 working days.”
That’s nice and might have you worried at some point during your 6 – 8 weeks wait.
If you have then finally received the valuable and much expected ATM card you might be tempted to ask for a Laser card or even a credit card.
Let me tell you one thing though. Be patient, just because you were successful once does not mean you will be again.