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KBC current accounts review

KBC is closing and exiting the Republic of Ireland so it's time to switch to another bank.

KBC is set to close and exit the Republic of Ireland in the coming months. Existing customers will be contacted and requested to close their accounts and switch to another bank within 6 months.

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€6

Maintenance fee

€0.30

ATM fee

1.75%

Foreign transaction fee

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KBC is set to close and exit the Republic of Ireland. The bank will continue contacting customers giving them 6 months’ notice to close their current accounts.

In December 2022, a deal was approved by the Irish Minister for Finance allowing KBC mortgages and loans to be transferred to the Bank of Ireland. This is due to happen in early 2023.

KBC current accounts are not part of this deal and will close, leaving existing customers with no other option than to switch to another bank.

We will update this review with information as it becomes available. If you need to find a new bank, you can compare your other current account options here.

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Revolut Standard
Revolut Standard

  • Maintenance fee

    €0

  • Fee period

    Monthly

  • ATM transaction fee

    €1 + 2% per withdrawal
€0
Monthly
€1 + 2% per withdrawal

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Enjoy no monthly fee, no currency conversion fees up to €1,000 per month and hold an array of currencies in your account.
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Wise Multicurrency Account
Wise Multicurrency Account

  • Maintenance fee

    €0

  • Fee period

    Monthly

  • ATM transaction fee

    €0.50 + 1.75% per withdrawal
€0
Monthly
€0.50 + 1.75% per withdrawal
Wise (formerly TransferWise) is an international account with over 50 currencies, instant and very convenient money transfers, a card to spend in any currency, bank details to be paid in 30 different countries and multi-currency direct debits.
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N26 Bank Account
N26 Bank Account

  • Maintenance fee

    €0

  • Fee period

    Monthly

  • ATM transaction fee

    €2 per withdrawal
€0
Monthly
€2 per withdrawal
Benefit from no monthly fee, no currency conversion fees and a raft of in-app budgeting features to help you save.
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Revolut 18
Revolut 18

  • Maintenance fee

    €0

  • Fee period

    Monthly

  • ATM transaction fee

    2% per withdrawal
€0
Monthly
2% per withdrawal
Revolut 18 (formally Revolut Junior) has a separate app, account, and prepaid debit card that lets children manage money with the help of their parents. Plus fee-free ATM withdrawals up to €40 each month.
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SWIRL Prepaid Mastercard
SWIRL Prepaid Mastercard

  • Maintenance fee

    €0

  • Fee period

    Monthly

  • ATM transaction fee

    €1.50 per withdrawal
€0
Monthly
€1.50 per withdrawal
A secure, prepaid card that lets you manage and spend your money globally. Use in-store and online at over 30 million locations worldwide.
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Monese Simple
Monese Simple

  • Maintenance fee

    €0

  • Fee period

    Monthly

  • ATM transaction fee

    €1.50 + 2% per withdrawal
€0
Monthly
€1.50 + 2% per withdrawal
A dual currency account with no foreign currency fees up to €2,000 per month. Features include budgeting tools and multilingual support.
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AIB Student Account for 2nd Level Students
AIB Student Account for 2nd Level Students

  • Maintenance fee

    €1.20

  • Fee period

    Quarterly

  • ATM transaction fee

    €0
€1.20
Quarterly
€0
A current account for students aged between 12 and 18 years, who are in part time or full-time second level education. If you apply for a debit card, AIB will cover the annual Government Stamp Duty.
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Verdict

KBC is set to close its business and exit the Republic of Ireland in the coming months. If you’re an existing customer, it’s time to switch banks. KBC is due to start contacting customers requesting that they close their accounts and look elsewhere within 6 months.

With this in mind, it’s definitely a good idea to see what other current accounts are out there.

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