What is the procedure to reactivate a Dormant Account?

There are a number of simple ways to reactivate a Dormant Account:

The Dormant Accounts Act 2001 states that An Post, acting as Agent must, within 28 days of receipt of a claim, request from the NTMA the return of the money transferred. The NTMA will return the funds to An Post within 21 days. An Post, acting on behalf of Ireland State Savings, will then reactivate the account or investment within 7 days. In total, it may take up to 56 days for a claim from the Dormant Accounts Fund to be processed. Interest, if applicable, will continue to be earned up to the date of repayment.

  1. Download a Dormancy Account Reclaim Form here

  2. Pick up a Dormant Account Reclaim Form at any Post Office or

  • Write to Ireland State Savings, GPO, FREEPOST, Dublin 1, D01 F5P2

  • Email us at Service@StateSavings.ie

  • Phone us at 0818 20 50 60 / 01 705 7200 and select option 2