Although the same regulations apply to domestic and foreign investors throughout the EU, some European banks may offer higher rates than those available within Ireland. Even so, all investments within the EU are protected by the national Deposit Guarantee Scheme of each respective country.
Within the EU, minimum requirements have been harmonised for each EU member by Directives 94/19/EC, 2009/14/EC and 2014/49/EU. For more information on the harmonisation of the DGS in the European Union, please visit our dedicated webpage.