Director - Healthcare, Private Equity, Retail, Wholesale and Distribution, Energy, Project Finance, Environment and TMT
Our biggest customers quite rightly demand a personal, and professional, banking service - and that's what we give you.
We're experienced in your industries, we're experts in our own and we can access the innovative and sophisticated solutions of our global banking parent.
Even within the key business sectors where we operate, the needs of individual companies can be vastly different. For example, companies who trade globally will have different needs to those who serve the domestic market only.
That's why we take a tailored approach to corporate banking - providing you with solutions from a wide range of products, to create a bespoke package for our customers.
Invoice Finance
Global Trade Finance
Options for your business
Whether your customers pay you on time or not is the single biggest influence on any company's cashflow. Invoice Finance supports businesses by turning your unpaid invoices into cash immediately when a sales invoice is issued. Visit our Invoice Finance site to find out more.
Please note:
Ulster Bank Invoice Finance is provided by Ulster Bank Commercial Services Limited.
Please note that the provision of this product or service does not require licensing, authorisation or registration with the Central Bank of Ireland and, as a result, it is not covered by the Central Bank’s requirements designed to protect consumers or by a statutory compensation scheme.
Ulster Bank offers tailored solutions which may meet your international banking needs and manage the risks involved in doing business globally. More about Global Trade Finance
Lombard Asset Finance
Accepting card payments
Options for your business
Lombard is one of Europe's largest asset financiers to the corporate market and one of the world's largest asset finance houses. Like Ulster Bank, it's part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc.
You can finance a wide range of business assets such as IT equipment, machinery or vehicles, with deals which may be tailored to fit your individual business requirements.
Contact one of our team on 1850 215 000 for more information or email info@lombard.ie
We'll help you accept major credit and debit card payments from customers all over the world - online, face to face and over the phone. Find out more
Professional Services
We understand the diverse requirements of the financial institutions sector in Ireland - and their need for an experienced and knowledgeable banking partner. Our dedicated Financial Institutions team focus on delivering financing solutions to the following sectors:
Our main focus is on firms where the key asset is their people. We specialise in:
We provide a range of solutions to the sector, from long-term innovative senior financing to individual partner facilities.
Public Sector
As part of the Royal Bank of Scotland, our team can offer Irish plc's access to expertise and funding solutions. Our team is positioned to work with companies as they continue to expand and develop in their markets.
We have relationships with a broad range of Public Sector bodies and understand the need to achieve greater efficiency, reduce costs and to tightly manage funding and cash flow. To help meet these needs we provide online banking, cash and expense management support systems.
We also provide a wide range of funding and risk management solutions including access to international debt capital markets through the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Energy & renewables
The fast moving retail sector is not without challenge. Our team has worked with some of Ireland's best known retailers for a number of years - so we understand exactly the specific requirements of the sector. Our cash management and merchant services capability (provided through our partner Worldpay) are essential services for many of our retail customers.
Our commitment to this sector continues to strengthen, having financed one of Ireland's first wind projects in 1997. We have also been involved in the financing of a number of renewable energy project deals including:
Business Services
Today's Healthcare Sector faces many challenges - shifting demographics, changing lifestyles, new regulations, labour costs and property management. These are just a few of the factors that shape the Healthcare Sector in Ireland. Our expertise covers:
Because our Business Services team work so closely with your industry, we can bring a depth of understanding to your business.
We focus on long-term customer relationships. The closer we are to you and your business, the better equipped we are to provide you with tailored and flexible solutions, designed to help you.
Multinationals
Ireland's media sector faces numerous challenges including a tough advertising environment and the blurring of media boundaries. Ulster Bank has a long tradition of supporting this sector, and has gained invaluable experience of providing a reliable, flexible banking experience to this rapidly changing sector.
As part of a multinational organisation ourselves, our team of experienced Relationship Managers truly understand the unique requirements of cross-border businesses. Our international cash management products are designed for companies that need to consolidate cash regularly - and efficiently. Our online banking platform lets business view their multi-currency accounts in real time.
Food & Drink
Our dedicated Property and Infrastructure team has a wealth of experience in providing support for financing of investment real estate and project finance.
Our success has been built upon our proven ability to leverage our sectoral expertise and experience - delivering innovative, customised financing solutions in a flexible and timely manner.
Ireland's reputation and tradition is strong in the food and drink sector. Our support for this sector also shares a strong tradition. We understand the issues facing the sector and our team of specialists work with food and drink companies to help them achieve their growth potential.
These solutions can include export letters of credit, invoice finance and commodity hedging - with each one tailored to match the exact needs of the customer.
The waste sector is going through a period of significant change and development, fuelled by public and private sector investment in new facilities. Our Relationship Managers are experienced in this sector and are ready to listen to you to understand your needs. Our expertise covers:
Need to conduct foreign exchange transactions online at any time of the day, or set up Trade Finance products online. As part of the Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc we give our customers access to excellent online banking solutions, a global network, and a team of International experts to ensure your business has all the support it needs when trading internationally.
Our experienced Inward Investment team has been helping international companies establish a presence in Ireland for more than 25 years. Get in touch with our specialists to find out how our products and know-how can benefit you.
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