General Savings FAQs

The only way you can open Savings Account with EBS is in person by visiting your local office, as we need to validate your documents

By bringing the documents we will need with you, you will save time and have your new account opened in no time. Whether you are a new or existing EBS customer, to open a new savings account you will be asked to provide: 

• Personal identification documentation – such as a valid passport or valid driver’s licence, and bring an original, not a copy. 
• Proof of your permanent address – for example, a current utility bill, dated within the last six months (e.g. gas, ESB, landline phone), bank statement, motor, or home insurance renewal document. Again, documents need to be originals. 

Proof of your Personal Public Service Number (PPSN).

By bringing the documents we need with you, you’ll save time and have your new account opened in no time. Whether you are a new or existing EBS customer, to open a new savings account you will be asked to provide:

• Personal identification documentation – such as a valid passport or valid driver’s licence. You must bring an original, not a copy.
• Proof of your permanent address – for example, a current utility bill, dated within the last six months (Gas, ESB, landline phone), bank statement, motor or home insurance renewal document. Again, documents must be originals.
• Proof of your PPS number

If you are opening a children or teen savings account, you will need to provide the above documents for yourself and the following for the minor:

• Personal identification documentation – Birth certificate or valid passport. You must bring original, not a copy.
• Address identification for the minor – for example, a recent utility bill or a bank statement. Again, all documents must be originals.
• Proof of the minor’s PPS number. 

To open this Account, the minor’s birth certificate or the applicable court order (or other relevant documentary evidence*) must be produced as proof of parenthood/guardianship. This is in addition to proof of identity and residential address.

*Please contact your local Office for guidance.

If the minor does not live with you, we will need a utility bill from the parent or guardian who lives with the minor and a note signed by them stating that the minor lives at that address, giving consent for the account opening.

Please contact us if you have any queries about opening an EBS savings account on 0818 654 322 or info@ebs.ie.

Although this account is perfect for families looking to save, the Family Savings Account may be opened by any person who is over 18 years of age and intends to use it for personal purposes. There is a limit of one Account per person, although a person may in addition be second-named on the Account. 

You need to visit your EBS office to withdraw your funds. You can make one withdrawal at any time during the one year term without impacting the rate of interest on the remaining funds. And at the end of year one, you have the option to withdraw all or part of your funds or continue saving for another year.

You can transfer funds to any savings account by standing order. All you need is your BIC and IBAN to set up the standing order online. Or you can provide the information to the bank where you have a current account so that they can set up the standing order for you.