Open or switch to an adults' Ulster bank account today and apply for a free Rooster Card subscription for your children.
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Ulster Bank accounts
Ready to open a bank account?
Rooster Card: Kids aged between 6-17. Offer eligibility and T&Cs apply. Subscription costs typically £1.99 per month / £19.99 a year but is free for Ulster Bank customers for as long as they retain their account.
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All the essentials to make everyday banking easy for you.
Manage your account using our Mobile Banking app. Criteria applies.
Multiple ways to pay; Apple Pay, Google Pay and Contactless Debit Card. Limits apply.
No monthly fee.
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To apply, you need to be 18+ and a UK resident.
Children
Rooster Money
- The pocket money app that builds good money habits for children.
- Keep an eye on their spending with limits and alerts.
- Free Rooster Card subscription for Ulster Bank customers with older kids (ages 6+), usually £1.99 per month / £19.99 per year for non Ulster Bank customers.
Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply. Other fees may apply.
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Teens
Adapt account
- Tap to pay with contactless, Google or Apple Pay.
- No fees or overdraft so you don't have to worry about debt.
- Earn 2.25% AER / 2.23% Gross p.a. (variable) interest on your balance. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly.
Eligibility criteria apply.
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Young adults
Student account
- Student accounts will now be provided by NatWest.
- No monthly fee.
- NatWest offer a 4-year tastecard.
- Offer T&Cs apply.
- Overdraft options available (18+).
Eligibility criteria apply.
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Additional bank accounts
We also offer additional bank accounts to suit your needs.
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Available to existing current account holders only.
For £10 a month you'll get:
- Worldwide travel insurance
- Mobile phone insurance
- 15% cash-back on concerts, shows and sporting events.
To apply, you need to be 18+ and a UK resident.
Foundation account
If you’re not eligible for the bank account you are applying for, you might be offered the Foundation account instead. You cannot apply directly for a Foundation account.
Premier accounts
Enjoy a host of exciting benefits with our Premier current accounts. Specific account and Premier eligibility criteria apply.
Joint accounts
If you're looking to open a Joint account with someone, follow the below link to find out more.
Thinking of switching your bank account to us?
The Current Account Switch Service will do all the work when it comes to switching, moving everything across from your old account all within 7 working days, including Direct Debits and standing orders. All you need to do is tell us the details of your old bank account and when you want the switch to start.
We can not switch savings accounts or ISAs through this service. Any other products you have with your old bank will not be moved at the same time.
Current Account Switch Guarantee (PDF, 39KB)
Supporting our customers
If you want to see how we have performed in key service areas and how we support all personal customers, you can get a detailed view here.
Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Your eligible deposits held by a UK establishment of Ulster Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit protection scheme. Any deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered.
See FSCS Protecting Your Money (PDF, 3.7 MB) for more information about the scheme and how it protects your money.