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Still using our old app?

You’re on the old app if your login screen is white and your home screen looks like this.

The information below relates to our new app. We’ve started rolling out our new app, you might not have access to it just yet. Sit tight, we’ll let you know as soon as it’s available to you.

We’ve built a new app to support you in the life you’re after. It includes new features to help you manage your money as well as making quick and easy payments.

Information on our old app
Two smartphones displaying the old mobile app, showing a login prompt screen on the left and an accounts overview with balance and quick pay option on the right. The new app is available on app version 26.6.23 and higher

Opening a current account

If you want to open a current account, the AIB mobile app is designed to do just that. 

AIB support your daily needs so that you have the freedom and flexibility to bank quickly and securely from anywhere within the app.

The AIB mobile app makes everyday banking simple, seamless and intuitive

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Use it to:

 Make payments using either Zippay or SEPA Instant.

  • Use Zippay for fast and secure payments to your family and friends. Send up to €1,000 to family and friends, they can send you money and you can split payments up to €500 each with them, like the restaurant bill.
  • Use SEPA Instant to make fast, secure and efficient payments throughout the SEPA zones. With Selfie Check, you can send up to €10,000 to another account instantly. Without Selfie Check, you can send up to €1,000 to another account instantly.
  • Using either of these ways of paying there is a daily limit on how much you can pay. Find out more about transaction limits.

 Create, view, or cancel standing orders.

 View or cancel direct debits.

 View, download, print or request a statement of fees or account statement.

 Freeze or replace your cards.

 Set up and use Apple Pay and Google Pay in minutes.

 Create budgets to support you in managing your money and giving you more insight into your spending habits.

 Open a new current or savings account. No need to visit us in branch.

Keeping your banking safe & secure

 Log in to the AIB mobile app using passkeys. This is our simple and secure way of logging in to the app.

 If you want to find out more information about a transaction, tap on it to see the transaction type, status, time and date.

 Lost your card or need a replacement? Simply log in to your app to freeze or cancel your card. If you happen to find your card, you can unfreeze it at any time. If you need a replacement card, you can order a new one.

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Open a current account with us in our AIB mobile app

It’s simple and takes minutes to open a current account with us in the app.

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If you are looking to open a current account on your own, you need to:

 Be aged 16 and over.

 Live in the Republic of Ireland.

 Have a valid Passport.

To open a current account with us:

  1. Download the AIB mobile app from your App Store (iOS) or Google Play store (Android).
  2. Tap ‘Join AIB’ and follow the on-screen steps. You will need your Passport on hand to scan in the app.
Step-by-step guide to opening a current account

Here’s a few things to know once your current account is ready to use

 Use your 8-digit registration number and 5-digit Personal Access Code (PAC) to log in to the AIB mobile app or if you want to make your login experience even easier and faster, set up a passkey.

 You can add money to your account but to start making payments, you need to confirm your address first. We’ll send you a code in the post. Once it arrives, log in to the app and ‘Confirm your address’, then follow the on-screen steps.

 Make sure to give your IBAN and BIC to your employer or anyone paying you.. To find your IBAN and BIC, tap your account on the home screen of the app, and tap ‘Details’.

 You can also set up standing orders and save payees quickly and easily in the app, making future payments faster.

 If you’re switching to us from another bank, make sure you download all your previous statements and take note of any regular payments on your account. This includes direct debits and standing orders such as mortgage payments, local property tax, insurance premiums, and utility bills. If you need to change any regular direct debits, it is best to do this early to avoid missed payments. Before closing your old account, make sure any remaining balance on your old account is cleared.

Other ways to open a current account:

Internet Banking

If you are an existing customer, you can open a current account in the ‘Apply & Open’ section of Internet Banking.

Current Account Application Form

Complete this enquiry form to open an account and a member of our team will be in touch. Once your account is open you will need to come to your AIB branch with proof of ID.

At any AIB branch

Staff at any AIB branch can help you open a current account. Book an appointment.

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Need more support?

Please visit our help centre for commonly asked questions on our servies and accounts management.

If you need extra help for any reason, click here.

If you're a business customer and want to open a business account, click here.

Can't find what you're looking for?

Please talk to one of our staff by contacting any of our branches or our customer service helpline 0818 300 245 (+ 353 1 771 2424 from outside Ireland), lines are open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm), if you do not possess the documentation outlined above. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have and find the right kind of current account for you.

 

Looking to switch from AIB to another bank?

You may also be interested in switching your Personal Current Account from AIB to another bank.

To do this you must get a Switching Pack from the Bank that you wish to transfer your account into and follow the steps that are outlined. This process is in line with the Central Bank of Ireland's Switching Code. Please contact your branch if you need more information.