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Benefits of the Ulster Bank Debit Card

We're committed to making banking easier for you.. Here are some of the benefits of Visa Debit at home and abroad.


Use your card everywhere, everyday!

With an Ulster Bank Visa Debit card you can pay for goods and services and withdraw cash worldwide.

So whether you are paying for a meal in Belfast, enjoying some shopping in Paris or purchasing an item online you'll find that using your debit card is an easy, safe and convenient way to pay- just look out for the Visa logo.

You also don't need to queue at an ATM if you need some cash, as you can use your Ulster Bank Visa Debit card to get cashback from a range of retailers.

Convenient to use your card abroad

Ulster Bank Visa Debit cards are accepted at 30 million retail outlets and 1 million ATMs worldwide. All we do is simply convert the foreign currency amount you're paying or withdrawing into sterling, and apply transaction charges.

Then, the total amount is automatically debited from your account. Details of the transactions you make will appear on your statement so it really couldn't be easier.

Daily debit card foreign exchange rates are set by Visa. Click on the link below to transfer to the Visa website to calculate indicative foreign exchange rates.

Visa daily foreign exchange rates online.

Click here for more information on our fees and charges.

Helpful Tip: When you are planning to travel abroad make sure we hold your most up to date mobile phone number, you can update your details by calling your local branch.

Helpful Tip: When you are planning to travel abroad, don't forget to make a note of contact numbers you may need in case your card is lost, stolen or not working.

Helpful Tip: Text alerts to your mobile phone are really handy and can be set up in minutes. You can get weekly balance updates by text or an alert if your balance goes above or below a particular amount wherever you are. Terms and conditions apply, click here for more information

Free protection for your purchases

When using your Ulster Bank Visa Debit card to pay for goods/services and they fail to arrive or are damaged when you receive them we may be able to help you recover the payment. This protection includes purchases from companies that have gone into administration and purchases made using the internet, where the goods have not been received.

You must contact the retailer first to try and resolve the problem. If this is unsuccessful then please contact us on 0845 3660391

Security Online

Verified by Visa provides added protection to internet purchases by allowing you to use a password to authenticate payments. This ensures that only you the genuine cardholder is making the purchase giving you greater peace of mind.

For information and to register visit www.ulsterbanksecure.com


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