Student overdrafts
Get an interest-free overdraft up to £1,000
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How does our overdraft compare?
A good way to compare the costs of borrowing products is by using the APR, which shows the cost of borrowing over a year.
Benefits of an arranged overdraft
An arranged overdraft allows you to go overdrawn from £250 up to £5000, with an agreed limit, so it could help cover an unplanned expense. Think of it as a short-term safety net for your current account.
Only pay interest if you use it
Quick access to funds
It takes about 5 minutes to apply in Anytime Banking or the mobile app (app eligibility applies)
An overdraft is designed as short-term way to borrow money. If you decide to use an overdraft, you're responsible for paying it back. If you're unable to repay, your credit score could be impacted. Most lenders will use your credit score when deciding how much to lend you.
Before you get an overdraft, it's a good idea to think about if you could use any savings instead.
Manage my existing overdraft
You can make changes to your arranged overdraft in our mobile app or via Anytime Banking. Here's what you need to know.
To apply for an overdraft:
- You must be 18+ and live in the UK.
- You must have an eligible Ulster bank account which you pay your salary or a regular amount into.
- You, or anyone on your account, must not have been declared bankrupt in the last 6 years.
Please note: if you apply on a joint account, we will only assess the eligibility of the person applying.
Why chance it?
Use our eligibility checker to find out whether you’re likely to be accepted before you apply. It just takes a few minutes and it won't impact your credit score.
How do overdraft costs work?
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Arranged overdraft charges
We don’t charge fees for using an arranged overdraft – we only charge interest on the amount of overdraft you use. The interest you pay depends on the type of current account you have with us.
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Returned Payments
An Unpaid Transaction Fee of £1.55 is charged for a transaction that we return unpaid. A transaction (e.g. a Direct Debit) will be returned if the payment cannot be met from funds in your account or any unused arranged overdraft facility and we decide in our discretion not to make the payment.
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What is an arranged overdraft?
An arranged overdraft is when we agree to a limit that lets you spend a bit more money than you have in your current account. This could help you manage your money if you have to cover short-term expenses such as an unexpected bill.
What is an unarranged overdraft?
An unarranged overdraft is when you spend more money than you have and you haven’t previously arranged an overdraft limit with us, or you have exceeded your existing overdraft limit.
How much does my overdraft cost in pounds and pence?
Choose your current account to view the interest costs when you use a £500 overdraft.
See how much interest you might pay
Use our overdraft cost calculator to see how much interest you’d pay based on your own circumstances and borrowing amount.
Graduate overdrafts
Get an interest-free overdraft up to £1,500 in your first year after your graduation
Manage your overdraft online or in the mobile app (app criteria apply)
Is an overdraft right for you?
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Increasing or applying for an overdraft?
You can apply for or increase an overdraft limit if:
- You are aged 18+ and living in the UK
- You have an eligible Ulster bank account which you pay your salary or a regular amount into
- You, or any parties on your account, have not been declared bankrupt in the last 6 years
Please note: if you apply on a joint account, we will only assess the eligibility of the person applying.
Check if you're eligible
Use our free eligibility checker before you apply to see if you’re likely to be accepted. It only takes a few minutes and there’s no impact on your credit score.
If you have a joint account, we recommend that you both check your eligibility, as you could each be eligible for different levels of borrowing.
If you've already checked, you're good to move on below.