Step 1: Choose
Choose which financial provider you want to open an account with.
Important Customer Notice
We have now begun closing accounts. Ulster Bank is closing, and our team has begun to close current and deposit accounts. If your six month closure notice period has passed and your deadline has been reached, your account is now queued for closure. You must take action now. If you are still relying on your personal or business bank account and in need of support, please contact us immediately. Visit your local branch, or call 0818 210 260.
Option 1: Move the account yourself
Option 2 : Switch your new current account(s) through your new provider
Option 1: Close the account yourself
Option 2 : Close your account Through the Switching service
For further help with the Choose, Move, Close process, view our frequently asked questions section.
We have created a guide which will provide you with important information for when you are moving and closing your Ulster Bank Personal Current and Savings accounts.
Click here to download the Personal Current and Savings Account Closure Booklet
Choose which financial provider you want to open an account with. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) provides independent product comparison tools to help you find another provider, visit www.ccpc.ie/consumers/money-tools/. *
For information on switching your current account, visit www.ccpc.ie/consumers/money/banking/switching-accounts/. *
The following is a list of providers who have approached us to be included on this website as possible options for your consideration. *
There are two ways to move.
Speak to your new provider about which option will work best for you.
There are two ways to close.
To help you update your Ulster Bank Direct Debits, we’ve provided some guidance on how do this for the various products below.
Please Note: It is very important for you to know that lodgements should not be made to your account via Post Offices if your account has been deactivated as the funds will not be credited to your account.
It is likewise very important to know that lodgements should not be made to your account via Post Offices if your account has been closed as the funds will not be credited to your account.
Need support with closing your current/savings accounts?
Need extra support closing your account e.g. due to a disability, health condition or because your circumstances have changed?
*Call costs may vary. Calls may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes.