AIB Student Travel & Finance. Wherever you go we re right there with you. Drop in to any branch

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1 AIB Student Travel & Finance Wherever you go we re right there with you. Drop in to any branch

2 Contents 01 Introduction 02 Giving you the freedom to explore 05 Don t forget your travel essentials 06 Travel safely 07 THE FUTURE PROJECT 08 Important/Regulatory Information AIB Students Student Travel 2

3 If you re thinking of travelling abroad this summer, AIB can help. Whether you re looking to backpack around Europe, explore the world s least inhabited corners or just get some sun for a few weeks, we can help you organise your finances, spread the cost of your travels, and stay in control of your money - no matter where in the world you are. To find out more Contact our Student Centre Lines are open 8am-9pm Monday to Friday and 9am-6pm on Saturday. Call in to any AIB branch and ask to speak with one of our Student Officers. Call us Click on 1

4 Giving you the freedom to explore. The AIB Student Plus Account a bank account specially designed for you. We know that your student years are about getting out there and expanding your horizons! That s why the AIB Student Plus Account is designed to save you money, and help you stay in control of your finances at home and abroad. Your AIB Student Plus Account offers you: Banking free of account maintenance and transaction fees* Other charges may apply. You ll find full details of our fees and charges in our booklet A Guide to Fees and Charges for Personal Accounts. This booklet is available from any AIB branch or aib.ie. An AIB Debit Card* which can be used at home and abroad Debit cards are liable to an annual Government Stamp Duty charge which is applied in January of each year. Currently 2.50 per card applies where the card is used for either an ATM/in branch transaction or a Point of Sale transaction, and 5 per card applies where the card is used for both. *Terms and Conditions apply. Student Interest Free Overdraft^ Giving you peace of mind that additional funds are easily accessible if and when you need them. First and second year students can apply for an overdraft of up to 1,000 interest free, and third and fourth year students can apply for an overdraft of up to 1,500 interest free. Authorised overdraft facilities above 1,500 will be charged at the Bank s Standard Variable A rate for Personal Overdrafts. The Standard Overdraft Facility Fee of will also be waived for the period that you hold an AIB Student Plus Account. Credit Facilities over 600 may require a parent/ guardian guarantee. Student Personal Loan^ Student Plus Account holders can apply for a Personal Loan from AIB, and avail of a special discounted rate of 1.5% off the Bank s Standard Variable A Personal Loan Rate up to a maximum of 50,000. This discount will apply for the agreed life of the loan or until the loan is amended or topped up by way of a new credit agreement. The maximum term of the loan is five years. AIB Students Student Travel 2

5 AIB Student MasterCard^ As an AIB Student Plus Account holder, you can apply for an AIB Student Mastercard (applicants need to have held a bank account for 6 months). This credit card** is designed specially to meet the lifestyle of a full time third level student. It s a convenient way to shop online and pay for day-to-day expenses, and allows you to make repayments on a schedule that fits your budget. A credit card is also one of the safest ways to pay for goods, services and travel expenses abroad, giving you protection in emergencies. And it s discreet so you don t have to carry large amounts of cash. ** Government Stamp Duty of 30 is charged annually per credit card account. ^ Lending criteria, and terms and conditions apply. For full details of the AIB Student Plus Account and its benefits, see our AIB Student Plus Account brochure, available in any branch or at Who can apply? The AIB Student Plus Account is available to any person enrolling or currently enrolled in any full time third level educational course. Courses must have a minimum duration of one academic year. Call us Click on 3

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7 Don t forget your travel essentials. We re here to help you on your way. With your AIB Student Plus Account you get lots of extra benefits to help you get the most out of your travels: No commission on foreign currency notes You can buy or sell foreign currency notes at any AIB branch without paying any commission*. Make sure you identify yourself as an AIB Student Plus Account holder when you are at the Foreign Exchange desk. *Does not apply to any transaction undertaken at an ATM, AIB Self Service banking or through any other electronic means. AIB Travel Insurance Our travel insurance is designed to make sure you can enjoy your summer without worrying about the little things. Check out our Backpacker Insurance, which covers backpacking, gap years, gap placements and work or study abroad. Call or visit AIB Phone, Internet, Mobile & Tablet Banking Making it easy to stay in control of your money while you re on the move between home and college or when you re travelling abroad. It s flexible banking day and night, 365 days a year, at a time and location that suits you. Our security precautions mean your money is safe. Registering for AIB Phone & Internet Banking is quick and easy Register now by calling us on Terms and conditions apply. AIB Health Insurance We also offer competitively-priced Health Insurance tailored to your needs. Call or visit Call us Click on 5

8 Travel safely. Top tips to keep you safe while you travel. Don t forget to bring some cash for immediate expenses e.g. taxis, public transport, tips, food. Make sure to order your foreign currency notes at least 10 days in advance from your local AIB branch. Bring a range of payment methods (credit card, debit card and cash) and don t keep them all in one place! Order and pack your AIB Card Reader in case you need to make new international transfers or set up standing orders while you re away. Check the expiry dates on your cards and your passport! Always shield your PIN when you are using an ATM or Point of Sale terminal. When paying for goods and services keep your card in view. Make sure that you have some travel insurance in place. If your trip is interrupted or your luggage is lost, you ll be glad you bought it. Make a copy of your travel itinerary; leave a copy with a family member or someone who you will be in constant contact with. Check if you need a Visa for the country you are visiting. Make sure you have access to sufficient money to cover expenses and access to emergency funds. If you are a registered AIB Phone & Internet Banking customer, you should download the AIB Mobile Banking app to your smartphone before you go as well as allowing you to transfer funds and check your balance, it has a Foreign Exchange Calculator and any AIB phone numbers you may need while you re away. Go to for more information. Data charges may apply. AIB Students Student Travel 6

9 THE FUTURE PROJECT. We ve created THE FUTURE PROJECT to help you get more out of college today and tomorrow. Bring it on From your first college ball to saving up for a J1, THE FUTURE PROJECT will help you get there. With talks from inspiring achievers, lots of prizes and exclusive benefits, see how it could help your future. Get in touch! Get the most out of college by connecting with THE FUTURE PROJECT, so get in touch. Tell us what you want from your future and we ll help you get there. Follow us to keep in touch with Future Project events and for your banking queries and... Visit us on Facebook to get relevant inspiration and advice for your college life and career and stay tuned for our great giveaways: Your handy AIB contact card. Cut out this card and put it in a safe place; it includes useful contact information on the back. Helping you to get the most out of college. Bring it on Visit Follow us and Tweet us Call us Click on 7

10 Important/Regulatory Information. For All Credit Products Lending criteria, terms and conditions apply. Credit facilities are subject to repayment capacity and financial status, and are not available to persons under 18 years of age. Security may be required. For Student Loan Products A typical 1,500 one year loan to students will have monthly repayments of , Interest Rate 9.95%, APR 10.33%. If the APR does not vary during the term of the loan the total cost of credit of this loan i.e. total amount repayable less the amount of the loan, would be The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) is based on our Standard Variable A Personal Loan Rate (less 1.5% student loan discount) and amount borrowed. For Travel and Health Insurance AIB Travel Insurance is exclusively underwritten by ACE European Group Limited. AIB Health Insurance is exclusively underwritten by Aviva Health Insurance Ireland Ltd. Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. has an indirect holding of 30% in Aviva Health Insurance Ireland Ltd. Aviva Health Insurance Ireland Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Terms and Conditions apply. AIB Insurance Services Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Reporting Lost/Stolen Debit/Credit Cards ( if calling outside the Republic of Ireland) AIB Travel Insurance If you are abroad in need of emergency help, call ACE Assistance on AIB Phone & Internet Banking ( if calling outside the Republic of Ireland) Credit Card Enquires Find your nearest ATM For Visa For MasterCard AIB Students Student Travel 8

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12 How to get in touch Call us Call in to any branch Click on If you have any questions, just ask. AIBM/Y18 10/13 AIB222R00481BRAS