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Business banking fees in Ireland

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Irish business banking fees range from no monthly account fee at some digital providers to per transaction and maintenance charges at traditional banks. On top of any account fee sit charges for some transfers, cash lodgements, cards, and foreign exchange. As of 28 April 2026.

Monthly fee, digital providers
Revolut Business lists a Basic plan from about 10 euro a month. Wise Business lists no monthly fee. As of 28 April 2026.
Cost, traditional banks
AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB typically charge per transaction fees and a maintenance fee. As of 28 April 2026.
Fee free account common
Some digital accounts list no monthly fee, though other charges can apply. As of 28 April 2026.
Always
Confirm current fees with the provider.
Fees and features as of 28 April 2026Last reviewed 28 April 2026

General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.

Business banking fees in Ireland depend heavily on the provider. Traditional banks such as AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB generally charge per transaction fees and an account maintenance fee, so the cost depends on how much you transact. Digital providers price differently, with Revolut Business listing a Basic plan from about 10 euro a month and higher plans above it, and Wise Business listing no monthly fee but a one time setup fee of about 50 euro. Beyond any account fee, watch transfer, cash lodgement, card, and foreign exchange charges. Figures here are shown as of 28 April 2026. Verify current pricing with each provider.

How business banking fees work in Ireland

An Irish business account can carry several fee types. Traditional banks tend to price per item, so you may pay for electronic payments, lodgements and cash handling, together with a periodic account maintenance fee. Digital providers tend to bundle a monthly plan fee with allowances, or charge no monthly fee and price individual actions. Across both models, a foreign exchange cost applies when you convert currency. As of 28 April 2026.

Account and plan fees

Among traditional banks, AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB typically charge transaction fees and a maintenance fee on a business current account, with the exact schedule set by each bank, so check the current fee document before you apply. Among digital providers, Revolut Business lists a Basic plan from about 10 euro a month, a Grow plan from about 30 euro and a Scale plan from about 90 euro, while Wise Business lists no monthly account fee and a one time setup fee of about 50 euro. These are reported figures, so verify current pricing directly with each provider. As of 28 April 2026.

Transaction, cash and foreign exchange charges

Beyond any account or plan fee, look at the cost of how you use the account. Traditional banks often charge per electronic payment and for cash lodgements, while digital providers may include an allowance and then charge per item. On currency, Wise Business converts at the mid market rate plus a fee, and Revolut Business gives an interbank rate within a monthly exchange allowance, then a fee, with an extra fee for exchanges outside market hours. As of 28 April 2026. Verify current pricing with each provider.

Common Irish business banking fees

The fee types you are most likely to meet are listed below. The exact amounts vary by provider. Verify with the provider

  • Account maintenance or monthly plan fee, charged by traditional banks and by some digital plans.
  • Per transaction charges on payments and lodgements, plus cash handling fees at traditional banks.
  • Card fees and a foreign exchange cost on currency conversion and international payments.

How to compare the fees

  1. List the fee types that apply to you, including account, transaction, cash, card, and foreign exchange charges.
  2. Match those fees to how you will use the account, for example domestic payments, lodgements, or currency conversion.
  3. Confirm the current published fees with each provider before you open or fund the account.

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Questions about business banking fees in Ireland

How much does a business bank account cost in Ireland?
It varies. Traditional banks such as AIB, Bank of Ireland and Permanent TSB typically charge per transaction fees and a maintenance fee on business accounts, while digital providers price differently. Revolut Business lists a Basic plan from about 10 euro a month, and Wise Business lists no monthly fee with a one time setup fee. As of 28 April 2026. Verify current pricing with the provider.
Are there free business bank accounts in Ireland?
Some digital providers list no monthly account fee. Wise Business lists no monthly fee, though it charges a one time setup fee of about 50 euro and conversion fees. Free here means no monthly account fee, not no charges at all, and traditional banks generally charge for business banking. As of 28 April 2026. Verify with the provider.
What fees should I expect beyond any monthly charge?
Common extras include per transaction charges, cash and lodgement handling fees at traditional banks, card fees, and a foreign exchange cost on currency conversion. Revolut Business gives an interbank rate within a monthly allowance and then a fee, with an extra fee outside market hours, and Wise Business converts at the mid market rate plus a fee. As of 28 April 2026. Verify the full fee schedule with the provider.
Do Irish providers charge for foreign currency payments?
Usually yes. International payments often carry a transfer fee and a foreign exchange cost. Wise Business converts at the mid market rate plus a fee, Revolut Business applies a fee once its exchange allowance is used and an extra fee outside market hours, and traditional banks often add a wider spread. As of 28 April 2026. Verify current foreign exchange pricing with the provider.

Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 28 April 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.

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