When you are completing a banknote exchange or coin exchange form, the Central Bank of Ireland asks you to provide personal data for the purposes of assessing your application. If you do not provide this personal information, we may not be able to assess your application and reimburse you. This data is requested to ensure we comply with laws and regulations applicable to the Exchange of Banknotes. Data necessary to assess the application includes full name, address, date of birth, contact details and bank account details.
For claims above £150 / €200 you will be asked to provide proof of identification, proof of address of the named applicant or proof of authority if you are submitting the application on behalf of someone else, along with proof of bank account that is listed on the application form for the named applicant.
For claims of £750 / €1,000 or more, in addition you are required to provide evidence of the source of funds (i.e. the source of the physical banknotes or coins) and proof of your ownership of the banknotes or coins. Increased checks for higher values are necessary to assess the application in compliance with Exchange of Banknotes obligations and the performance of a task carried out in the public interest.