An account is considered dormant if there have been no customer transactions for 15 years or more. Dormant accounts legislation covers deposit and current accounts, savings certificates, savings bonds, etc., held in financial institutions such as banks, building societies and An Post.
The documents below were produced by the IBF in order to assist people enquiring about the possible existence of dormant bank accounts. A Guide to Dormant Accounts (PDF - 135KB)
Changes to IBF members over time and contact details (PDF - 60KB)
Changes to Banks over time and contact details (PDF - 85KB) Changes to Building Societies over time and contact details (PDF - 218KB)