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Do not use the bank’s current account switching service
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Do not use the bank’s current account switching service

About a month ago we switched our current account between banks, as we were being charged really high maintenance fees, but the whole process of moving between banks hasn’t been without its problems. All the Irish banks offer a switching service that is meant to make the process of changing between banks seamless. The idea […]

12th May 20209th June 2020Banking, Current Account, Direct Debits, Switching Services
Ulster Bank fees
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Ulster Bank fees

Last year Ulster Bank changed their fee structure for their current accounts. Instead of a flat fee of €4 a month, it started to charge customers €2 a month plus per-transaction fees. Prior to the change, it cost me a total of €48 a year in fees. However with the new fee changes in place, […]

20th February 202030th April 2020Banks, Charges, Current Account, Fees, Free Banking, Ulster Bank
So you’re thinking of banking with N26?
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So you’re thinking of banking with N26?

N26 is an innovative fintech providing mobile-first online banking, based in Berlin Germany, but serving customers from across Europe – and soon to launching in the UK and USA as well. I’m based in Ireland and have been an N26 customer for over a year now, and I thought I’d share my experience for anyone […]

31st May 20187th March 2019Affiliate Links, Banking, Current Account, Fintech, N26

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About

This blog is written by Richard Bloomfield who lives in Dublin, Ireland. It's a varied mix of views on technology, singing, cycling, and a myriad of other topics.

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Elsewhere

  • Richard Bloomfield – Product Owner
  • Big Ride – Transport cycling in Dublin

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Five random posts

  • Disputing fraudulent transactions with N26 bank (2018)
  • 12th Day of Christmas (2018)
  • On the buses (2018)
  • Half Term (2018)
  • Why you should probably quit your job, right now! (2018)

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