Financial Ombudsman Complaints in the UK
The financial ombudsman in the UK has published some detailed figures about complaints made against financial institutions – and the outcome of those complaints. For the first time they have also...
View ArticleHalifax Drop Rates to 5% on Current Account
Halifax (Ireland) have today reduced the interest thay pay to current account holders from 7% to 5% . This rate is payable on the first €1500 and requires a monthly lodgement of at least €1500 . Even...
View ArticleSwitching Your Credit Card From Halifax
With the announcement that Halifax are pulling out of Ireland – many of it’s credit card holders will have a problem. Halifax Ireland credit card accounts will no longer work from the end of May 2010 ....
View ArticleFirst Active Ceases Operating in Ireland
With Halifax announcing this week it was pulling out of Ireland – next week First Active will cease operations in Ireland. The First Active closure did not have as much effect – because they have...
View ArticleHalifax Branch Closure Dates
BANK OF Scotland Ireland has announced the closing dates for the 44 branches of Halifax in Ireland The closures will take place in two phases – 21 branches will close on Friday, June 18th, with the...
View ArticleBank of Scotland (Ireland) Closing
Bank of Scotland (Ireland) BOSI is to shut down. The bank, which earlier this year shut all it’s Halifax branches in Ireland, is a division of UK finance giant Lloyds . In a statement, the Lloyds...
View ArticleVisa Debit Cards in Ireland
AIB announced that they are finally going to follow all the other Irish banks by ditching Laser cards and replacing them with Visa Debit cards. The changeover at AIB won’t start until mid 2012. The...
View ArticleCar Loan Interest Rates Compared
Borrowing money to buy a new car can cost a lot less from some lenders. There is plenty of competition out there but you need to compare rates carefully to ensure you are getting the best deal. If you...
View ArticleSummary of Deposit Guarantees in Ireland
We understand the following protection is in place with the following institutions: This is the latest information on the level of guarantee or protection for money held in Irish financial institutions...
View ArticleATM Charges For Non Euro Cash Withdrawals
If you are travelling to the UK or any country that doesn’t use the EURO – it is very easy to use your debit card at an ATM to withdraw Sterling or other currencies – but be aware that your bank will...
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