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Switch in your account to ufirst Private

Why choose a ufirst Private account?

£28 monthly fee.

  • Enjoy worldwide travel insurance. You and your eligible family can enjoy automatic multi-trip cover for up to 31 days per trip with £10 million emergency medical expenses, including winter sports trips.
  • Protect you and your family’s mobile phones with mobile phone insurance.
  • Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 virtual GP, an annual health check, expert medical opinion, physio, and mental health services.
  • Enhanced travel perks with a travel eSIM, unlimited access at 1,100 airports and fast-track security with Dragon Pass Premier+.
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Terms and conditions apply. Specific benefit criteria limits and exclusions may apply.

Why choose a ufirst Private account?

£28 monthly fee.

  • Enjoy worldwide travel insurance. You and your eligible family can enjoy automatic multi-trip cover for up to 31 days per trip with £10 million emergency medical expenses, including winter sports trips.
  • Protect you and your family’s mobile phones with mobile phone insurance.
  • Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 virtual GP, an annual health check, expert medical opinion, physio, and mental health services.
  • Enhanced travel perks with a travel eSIM, unlimited access at 1,100 airports and fast-track security with Dragon Pass Premier+.
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Terms and conditions apply. Specific benefit criteria limits and exclusions may apply.

What you'll need to open this account

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To apply, you need to be 18+, a UK resident and an existing Ulster Bank current account customer. You also need to meet ONE of the following:

Income

Income

A minimum of £75k sole annual income or £100k joint income paid into your Ulster Bank current account.

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Savings or investments

Savings or investments

A minimum of £100k savings or investments held with us or another financial institution (proof of savings required).

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Features and Benefits

Worldwide Travel Insurance

You and your eligible family can enjoy automatic multi-trip cover for up to 31 days per trip including winter sports trips. If you or anyone covered by the policy has a medical condition, certain conditions apply to your cover. Travel insurance is underwritten by AWP P&C SA and administered by AWP Assistance UK Ltd trading as Allianz.

Mobile Phone Insurance

When bad things happen to your mobile, you need good cover. Our mobile phone insurance covers loss, theft, accidental damage and breakdown (once your manufacturer's warranty has expired). Your eligible family members phones are also covered with ufirst Private. Underwritten by Aviva Insurance Limited.

Travel eSIM

Stay connected while travelling with a complimentary 5GB eSIM each month for use abroad. Provided by Assurant (a trading name of Lifestyle Services Group Limited) and DragonPass International Limited.

Health Benefits

Health and wellbeing support that fits you and your family's needs.

Airport Lounge Access

Enjoy unlimited access to 1,100 airport lounges worldwide. Plus savings on airport dining, spa treatments, and wellbeing services through the DragonPass Premier+ app.

Overdraft details

How do overdrafts work?

It's important for you to understand how we use and share your information. Please read the short summary below before you continue with your application.

How much will an overdraft cost?

Understand the cost and impact of overdrafts and whether you're eligible to apply for one. If you don't repay what is owed, you could harm your credit score and borrowing capability.

Switch to Ulster Bank

Already have an Ulster Bank current account but also have an account with another bank? Switch that other account with the Current Account Switch Service.

Already a ufirst Private customer?

To get the most from your account and take advantage of your benefits, simply visit ufirst MyBenefits.

Visit the ufirst Private MyBenefits hub

Get ready to apply

To make sure this account is right for you, please take the time to understand the benefits of the ufirst Private account.

Exclusions, limitations and excesses apply to the insurance benefits. Please ensure you read more about these policies before you apply.

Not sure yet? Compare our current accounts.

First things first. You can apply if you’re:

  • Aged 18+ and a UK resident.
  • An existing Ulster Bank current account customer.

You also need to meet one of the following:

  • Earn a minimum £75,000 sole annual income or £100,000 joint income paid into your Ulster Bank account.
  • Have a minimum of £100k savings or investments held with us or another financial institution (proof of savings required).

You must pay your salary or other regular income into your ufirst Private account. If your ufirst Private account is closed, we’ll also close your Private Reserve Account(s) and transfer any balance(s) to a new Loyalty Saver Account (or equivalent).

Now please take a look at the important legal stuff

How your information might be used

It's important for you to understand how we use and share your information. Please read this short summary before you continue with your application.

Change your account today

Before we begin your application for a ufirst Private account, we need to do a few final checks with you. First things first. You can apply if you:

  • Are aged 18 or over and a UK resident.
  • Already have a Ulster Bank current account.
Do we already know you?
If you have a current account, credit card, loan or savings account with Ulster Bank please let us know.

Compare our current accounts

We're sorry but you must have an existing Ulster Bank current account to change to a ufirst Private.

Our Select account is available to new customers. If you still like the look of our ufirst Private account, you can come back and change it later.

Do you have our app on a mobile device?
You can apply using either the mobile app or Anytime Banking. The mobile app is easier and quicker as we can prefill some of your information.

Here's a few steps to get started

If you're already using a device with the Ulster Bank app, select the 'Start application' button below. 

You will need the most up to date version of the app, to make changes to your account. 

To open a new account: 

  1. Once logged in to the app, choose 'Apply' and then current accounts. 
  2. Then choose what type of account you would like to open.

To change your account type or switch into your existing account: 

  1. Once logged in, click into the account you wish to change or switch.
  2. Choose either the 'Change my account type' or 'Switch my account' option. 

Can't scan the QR code?

 

Do you have Ulster Bank Anytime Banking?

Log in to Anytime Banking

  1. Enter your customer number or 16-digit card number to get started.
  2. You'll then need to enter your Anytime Banking PIN and password.
  3. Once you're logged in follow the below.

To open a new account: 

  1. Select 'Current accounts' from 'Our Products'.
  2. Choose the account you want to apply for and complete your application. 

To change to a different account type or to switch in your existing account: 

  1. Choose the account you wish to change or switch, click 'Account details'. Then choose either the 'Switch to us form' or review the section 'Want to change to a different type of current account?' to begin your application. 

Let’s get you signed up for Anytime Banking

You’ll need to sign up for Anytime Banking with us in order to change to a ufirst Private account. The good news is that it normally takes only 5 minutes and all you’ll need is your sort code, account number and your Ulster Bank Debit Card, if you have one.

Once you’ve registered, select ‘I am now signed up’ to log in and change to a ufirst Private account.

Log in to Anytime Banking

  1. Enter your customer number or 16-digit card number to get started.
  2. You'll then need to enter your Anytime Banking PIN and password.
  3. Once you're logged in follow the below.

To open a new account: 

  1. Select 'Current accounts' from 'Our Products'.
  2. Choose the account you want to apply for and complete your application. 

To change to a different account type or to switch in your existing account: 

  1. Choose the account you wish to change or switch, click 'Account details'. Then choose either the 'Switch to us form' or review the section 'Want to change to a different type of current account?' to begin your application. 

Forgotten your Anytime Banking details?

If you've forgotten your log in details, don't worry, select 'Reset Anytime Banking details' for further instructions.

How to download and apply via the app

First, download the app:

  1. On your mobile or tablet, open the camera and point your device at the QR code.
  2. Follow the link that pops up to download the app.
  3. Use your details to log in and follow the below. 

To open a new account:

  1. Once logged in to the app, choose 'Apply' and then current accounts. 
  2. Then choose what type of account you would like to open.

To change to a different account type or to switch into your existing account: 

  1. Click into the account you wish to change or switch, then select 'Change my account type' or 'Switch my account' to begin your application. 

Can't scan the QR code?

Available on selected devices.