Human Resources: Commencing Employment
Banking
Information on banks and banking in Galway is available on
http://www.galway.net/galwayguide/service/finance/bank
Banks near NUI Galway are:
Bank of Ireland, National University of Ireland, Galway
Tel. +353 91 524555, Fax. +353 91 527671
Allied Irish Bank, Distillery Road, Newcastle, Galway
Tel. +353 91 524466, Fax. +353 91 524095
Ulster Bank, Newcastle Road, Galway
Tel. +353 91 529013, Fax. +353 91 529015
Opening a Bank Account:
What you need
Legislation requires the banks to check the identity of all new
customers. You will therefore be requested to submit formal
identification documents with your application e.g. a current full
driving license or a valid passport and one of your most recent
household bills, such as a telephone or electricity bill that is not
more than 3 months old to show your residence.
To open an account you need to have two forms of identification. One
should have your photograph on it and the other one should show your
home address in your own country. To open an account prior to
arrival, contact your own bank, which may be able to facilitate
this. It may take up to two weeks for international money transfers
so allow for delays when deciding how much currency to bring with
you to meet expenses on arrival.
Non Irish Nationals
In order to open an account, the Bank will require proof of
identification, such as a full Driver's Licence or a Passport, and
current proof of permanent address. This can include:
- A recent utility bill (gas, electricity, phone, cable), less
than three months old.
- A statement from another financial institution.
- A tax-free allowance certificate.
- Insurance documents.
As providing a proof of address can often be a problem for those
who have just arrived into the country, the Bank may accept a letter
from the employer stating that the employee has recently arrived in
the country and so cannot provide the proof of address. In this
instance, the employee can open an account in the same branch as the
employer.
Some branches also require a letter of reference from the
employer or that the customer's salary is mandated to the bank
account.
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