Switch Your Current Account To Ulster Bank | Switch Your Bank Account Online

• Provide us with a list of your standing orders and Direct Debits. A copy will also be sent to you
• Inform your existing Direct Debit originators/creditors located in RI of your new account details
• You will need to contact Direct Debit originators outside of the Republic of Ireland and arrange to transfer these Direct Debit(s) to your new account  
• Where you have chosen to close your old bank account, your old bank will: 

 - refund stamp duty on returned unused cheques (if applicable)

 - debit any charges and/or interest due

 - close your old bank account

 - transfer a credit balance to your new Ulster Bank account

 - send you an account closing statement

• Ensure that all steps are taken to facilitate moving your account within 7 working days of the switching date.

• Open your new account and have your cards to you in 10 working days
• Register you for Anytime Banking 
• Set up standing orders once we receive the list from your old bank
• Help to organise regular payments into your account

• Choose a time of the month to switch when there is little activity on your account in terms of Direct Debits, standing orders and salary payments
• Contact your Direct Debit Originators with your new account number to ensure that account details are changed on time
• Make sure there are sufficient  funds in both your old account and your new Ulster Bank account during the transfer process so that you have access to your money and to cover any incoming debits including: standing orders, Direct Debits, cheques, interest, fees or charges due
• If you have payments into your account that you wish to switch, provide your employer or other credit sources with your new Ulster Bank account details
• If you have opted to close your old bank account:

- return any unused cheques and bank cards to your old bank when you receive the new ones.

- don’t use your old cards or chequebook on your old payment account once the switching process has started as transactions that have not cleared may delay the switching process.