Protect your funds.

Gives you the flexibility to make and receive foreign currency payments in selected currencies without the need to convert the funds into euros.

Fixed or Variable rates.

Our Currency Call or Currency Fixed Term Deposit accounts offer a choice of variable or fixed deposit rates. Choose the account that suits your needs from the table below.

Dedicated Customer Service.

Our Customer Service Unit is available from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Call + 353 1 6115210 (not on ROI Bank Holidays)

 

Currency Call Deposit Account

Currency Fixed Term Deposit Account

Interest payable on the balance in the account

Y

See deposit rates section below

Y

See deposit rates section below

Type of interest

Variable

Fixed for duration of the investment term

Interest paid

In March and September.

On maturity.

Investment terms

N/A

1 week – 364 days

Withdraw funds

Y

N*

Lodgements

Y

Y only on re-investment

Transaction fees

Y

   N*

Joint accounts for up to 4 parties

Y

 

Y

 

Online Access

View Access Only

View Access Only

 

WARNING: The interest rate applicable to a Currency Account may be 0% or less than 0%

Deposit Rates

Rates last reviewed 22nd June 2020

A.E.R is the Annual Equivalent Rate. Interest is subject to Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT), where applicable, at the prevailing rate on the date interest is paid. (For more information please visit: www.revenue.ie).

Product

Current Variable Rate

A.E.R%

Gross%

Currency Call Deposit Account

All Currencies (excluding euro)

0.01%

0.01%

A.E.R. is the Annual Equivalent Rate and shows what the interest rate would be if the interest was compounded and paid each year (instead of monthly or over any other period).

 

Product

Current Fixed Rate

Currency Fixed Term Deposit Account

Gross%

British Pound (GBP)

0.10%

US Dollar (USD)

0.10%

All other currencies (excluding euro)

0.05%

The rate quoted above is indicative only and the actual rate applicable to the Currency Fixed Term Deposit will be the applicable rate prevailing at the time the account is opened or reinvested in.

Talk to Us

We’re ready to help you start saving today. Simply drop into any AIB branch. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have and find the right kind of savings account for you.

 phone call

Call +353 1 6115210

Branch locator 

Additional Information

  • Direct cash lodgements or withdrawals are not supported

Read Terms and Conditions

*If the agreed term of your Currency Fixed Term Deposit Account is broken an Administration Cost will be applied and a Funding Cost may be applied where applicable. Administration Cost €63.50 (currency equivalent levied to the Currency Fixed Term Deposit Account) and Funding Cost (where applicable). Funding Cost represents our costs in replacing your deposit with a corresponding fixed deposit for the period from the date of your withdrawal to the original maturity date of the Currency Fixed Term Deposit Account.

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International Payments

Please also view our page on International Payments for Information on how to make payments to destinations abroad.

Sterling Current Account

Sterling Current Accounts are also available for customers who need to make and receive sterling credit transfers without the need to convert funds to Euro.

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