Digital Current Account

Open an Irish Digital Current Account

While you’re studying English in Ireland, you may need to have an Irish bank account. Liffey College is delighted to partner with the Irish bank Money Jar. All enrolled learners have to do is select Liffey College as their school and enter the code to sign up (the code can be obtained from reception). Money Jar allows international students to quickly open an Irish current account from anywhere. Just download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

The Money Jar Prepaid Mastercard is issued by PFS Card Services (Ireland) Limited pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. PFS Card Services (Ireland) Limited, trading as PCSIL, is authorised and regulated as an issuer of electronic money by the Central Bank of Ireland under registration number C175999. Registered office: Front Office, Scurlockstown Business Park, Trim, Co. Meath, C15 K2R9. Company Registration Number: 590062.

Why Choose Money Jar?

  • Quick Setup: Open an account in minutes with just a passport (EEA) or a passport and visa/ study permit (non-EEA).
  • No Proof of Address Needed: Only a valid Irish address and EIRCODE required
  • Irish IBAN: Get a local account number.
  • Regulated & Secure: Backed by the Central Bank of Ireland/ECB.
  • Free Debit Mastercard: Make contactless payments and ATM withdrawals.
  • Instant SEPA Payments: Quick transactions within Europe.
  • Great FX Rates: Save on international transfers.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Reduced rates on tax rebates, utilities, mortgages, and more.
  • Human Support: Real people, not bots, available 7 days a week.

There are two more digital banks you can try:

Alternatively, you can open a bank account at Bank of Ireland or AIB. These are Ireland’s 2 largest banks. However, opening an account at Bank of Ireland or AIB normally takes longer and requires more documentation which some students may not have!

Please be advised that Liffey College does not accept any responsibility for these services.