Regular savings accounts
Whatever the purpose build
up your savings with a regular savings account
What is a regular savings account?
If you want to put away money each month to help reach your savings goals, our regular savings accounts can help you get there.
Open an account with as little as €1. Save by regular standing order and watch your balance grow.
Manage your savings whenever you need to via our mobile app, online banking or in the branch.
Get instant access to your savings online, via our mobile app or in the branch.
Overview
Flexible, easy access accounts to help you save regularly to reach your savings goals.
| At a glance | Regular Savings accounts |
|---|---|
| Accounts available | Special Interest Deposit Account ( SIDA) , Home Saver |
| Where do I apply ? | Online, mobile app, over the phone, branch |
| Minimum amount to open? | €1 |
| How do I access my savings? | Online, mobile app, Telephone Banking, in branch |
| When is interest paid? | Annually in October |
Compare our regular savings accounts
Special Interest Deposit Account ( SIDA )| Balance | Gross / AER Variable | Frequency Interest paid |
| €1 - €15,000 | 0.85% | Annually in October |
| €15,001 - €100,000 | 0.15% |
- All returns are subject to Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT). Under current legislation, the effective DIRT rate is 33%
- Gross is the interest paid before tax is deducted
- AER stands for annual equivalent rate and illustrates what the rate would be if paid and compounded each year
Home Saver| Balance | Gross / AER Variable | Frequency Interest paid |
| €1 - €25,000 | 0.85% | Annually in October |
| €25,001 - €100,000 | 0.15% |
- All returns are subject to Deposit Interest Retention Tax (DIRT). Under current legislation, the effective DIRT rate is 33%
- Gross is the interest paid before tax is deducted
- AER stands for annual equivalent rate and illustrates what the rate would be if paid and compounded each year
First Time Buyers who hold a Home Saver account and draw down an Ulster Bank mortgage may receive bonus interest of €2,000 subject to eligibility criteria.
Bonus interest is paid net of DIRT, once your Ulster Bank Ireland DAC First Time Buyer Mortgage has drawn down.