The Central Bank is where you hang out when you're 15, bored, hate your parents and enjoy the…read morefeeling of tight black leather pressed hard against your skin. Or at least that's what it used to be like, before they sold out....man. Also, as you can see from this picture, it's a great place to fall asleep.

I am not going to do a review of the central bank because I don't want to start raging at what they…read morehave created, enough has been said on that topic. This review is focused more on the building as a landmark. It is a common meeting place for people in the city. It also is a popular hang out for bored youths, it attracted a skater culture for as long as I can remember. Interesting sculpture but the wind tunnels that it creates are a nightmare especially on a cold day.

Pro Tip: If you want the absolute best exchange rate to Euros go to the Bank of Ireland, not…read moreanywhere else and not the kiosk exchange at the airport which will charge you a fortune in fees one of my travel collegues harshly discovered. There are branches of Bank of Ireland all over Ireland. Makes sense right? Like in America--the Bank of America is all over. You get it? At the Bank of Ireland, you put your American ATM card into their ATM's and enter your passcode and indicate how many Euros you want? And this its important: Withdraw the money in Euros, not Dollars when it asks. That is all you need to know. In fact all over Ireland when you use your credit card to buy things, meals, hotels--always charge in Euros, not Dollars when the machine asks you. That is how you get the best exchange rate. And if you want even more Pro financial advise--get a Capital One Credit Card that charges No Fees for the conversion like many other cards do from 1 to 3 %. Now this branch I am writing about is the Headquarters for the Bank of Ireland. It's connected to the stock exchange. The Security Guard when he found out we were from America--was so pleasant he gave us an impromptu tour and history of the building.

A must see freebie while in Dublin. Seamus Heaney was the author profiled and it was most…read moreinteresting. Knowledgeable and friendly staff. Located right across the road from Trinity College.

When the plans for this credit union were being made and planning permission was being sought there…read morewas uproar within the Rathfarnham community. The building was a very modern and striking design and would not fit well at all in the really old village. But none of the locals were listened to and the building got the go ahead and now this shiny building sticks out like a sore thumb at the end of the village. But still, it provides a great service and the staff are really nice and friendly. I find their currency exchange rates to be better then the AIB across the road and they are really good for loans.

The staff that carry out the outbound calls are rude and incompetent and on any occasion i've dealt…read morewith them tend to adopt an aggressive tone when you ask for advice that they don't comprehend regardless on how well you explain the situation and will literally argue with when all you're trying to do is gain clarification and then instruct you to do the very thing you were asking them for advice on. Overall service from the credit union is extraordinary and the level and quality of the financial service provided are phenomenal but the customer interaction lets the establishment down in a big way.

HSBC is my favourite bank. I have a saving account with hsbc and its a great account. The bank…read moreitself is nice, like every other bank, but the service here is fast and efficient. The staff are very customer focused and are very helpful. They also provide good advice and when you want to order a card or anything you just use the phone in the bank and it'll get done. The queues aren't too long either, depending on what time you go it can get busy at times but overall the service is pretty fast and great! The manager is very friendly as well, always around the bank asking if everyone is okay, or if they need any help. Overall, excellent!

Officially the credit union for telecoms workers but I think anyone can join…read more Always helpful, always accommodating. They give a service that you used to get from banks. Not a bad word to say about them.

I have just good things to say! The people are really friendly and helpful!…read more I just moved to Dublin and needed a bank account and they helped me with everything! I also got a call as soon as my bank account was open! Excellenter service! Glad that I went there!

The bank is housed in one of the classic red buildings in this area in Rathmines. You could…read moreactually walk by it without realising that it's actually a bank. The ATM is hidden off to the side behind the fence, which is kind of nice because you feel a bit protected when you're taking your cash out. The customer service is really helpful and you normally only have to wait a minute or two before someone can help you. The only queue that you normally have to wait on is the 'Cash' one. So I suggest to either use the ATMs outside or the express lodgement becuase you'll be in and out a lot faster.

This bank is in a beautiful red-brick building in the heart of Rathmines village. Walking in really…read moretakes you back in time and if you could ignore the computers and tv screen you could be easily be banking at any time in the last 50 years! In terms of services they offer the usual cash, bureau de changes, loans etc. It does tend to be very busy, particularly at lunch time and just before closing, but if you need to make an appointment to meet an adviser they can usually accommodate you.

The newest scam! now sundrive credit union don't accept any type of coins going into savings over…read more€5... instead you have to use the conveniently placed coin machine that charges 5% to give notes! they're not doing themselves any favours ... there's no longer better rates than the banks and the banks don't charge this nonsense!

What a week of ugh... If ever three letters can sum up the feeling of exasperation, despair, anger,…read moresadness, annoyance, cold in my head then those three letters can. I lost my silly wallet because I am very silly and I need someone to pick things up after me because I am the most scatter brained soul you will ever meet that is not designed for this life in a solo capacity. All in all that is just a fancy way of saying I need a maid or lots of chains to attach stuff to me in a non S&M type of way. 3:30pm I boldly park in the disabled space and dash in with my passport to withdraw all my cash as banks close at weekends and at 4pm. Once I made it through the timed locks I entered into a party. Yes a party with champagne and lots of sweets and cake. 'Would you like some champagne dear?' 'I would adore some champagne but sadly I am driving.' 'Have some orange juice love, and here take a sweet.' 'Why thank you..' Maybe I overdid it with the flu medicine, I'm not tripping - right? I looked at the smiling staff handing out sweets and champagne and I smiled at them too - good times I thought as I sucked on my hard boiled sweet with my flute of orange juice queuing for the teller. 'Don't those sweets remind you of your childhood luv?' 'Yes they really do!' Then another lovely lady came out of nowhere and shoved a biscuit in my hand. 'There yah are luv - eat up!' 'Thank you! Mmm what's going on?' 'It's 100 years since we have been here - we are celebrating!' 'Wonderful!' 'Delightful!' 'Terrific!' Got my money from the very sweet teller who patiently listened to me as I tried to talk over the sweets in my mouth. Grabbed another biscuit. Drove the car quickly from the disabled spot. Realised that I adore Ulster Bank even more for that.

Ulster Bank Ranelagh offers a steadfast service to the local residents. An ATM both outside and in…read moreensures that you are never waiting too long to withdraw cash. Upon entry you enter a lobby and press a button to request entry. When the automated light, at this stage red to gesture to stay put, turns green the door is left off the 'mechanical leash' and you are able to gain entry. If there is any commotion and somebody/ or some people who seem incensed or perhaps dangerous are trying to gain entry the cashiers are able to prohibit their entry by not prompting the red button to turn green and thus unlock the door. From an objective point of view this potent security measure instills an added sense of security in the customer and you can go about carrying out your financial business with much self-confidence and little or no fretfulness. The fast-drop box allows you to lodge cash without having to queue up and hence save a significant amount of time, especially during the lunchtime rush. This 'fast-drop' system is important to ensuring that as many customers as possible are able to carry out their business in the most undeviating way possible. This level of efficiency epitomizes the overall competence and good organization that the bank exudes. Cooperative and obliging staff further confirm this point.