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Unclaimed assets in Ireland
ModerateData confidence Last updated 2026-07-01
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Estimated unclaimed
€400M+
≈ $500M · EUR
Government authority
NTMA — Dormant Accounts Fund
Official search
Contact your bank / NTMA Dormant Accounts
Overview
Dormant Irish accounts (15 years inactive) transfer to the Dormant Accounts Fund managed by the NTMA, but the original owner retains a permanent right to reclaim through the institution that held the account. Unclaimed life-assurance policies follow a similar regime.
Asset types held
Dormant bank accountsUnclaimed life assuranceAn Post savings
Documents you'll typically need
- Photo ID
- Proof of address
- Account/policy details
Common mistakes
- • Assuming dormant funds are lost forever — the right to reclaim never expires
Success tips
- • Reclaim through the original bank or insurer, which then recovers from the NTMA
Frequently asked questions
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