Today, Friday 21 April, marks the day that Ulster Bank closes the doors of its remaining 63 branches in the Republic of Ireland, while ATM services will also end as the bank completes its exit from the Irish market.
Most Ulster Bank customers have already sought a move to an alternative banking provider but for those who have yet to switch, Ulster Bank will continue to offer a number of customer supports through telephone and online channels. The bank will pay particular attention to vulnerable customers, who may need additional help with closing accounts and moving to another bank.
In recent months, Ulster Bank has gradually pulled out of the Irish market, closing branches and continuing to warn customers of the need to close accounts.
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Since January 2021, Ulster Bank noted a 99 per cent reduction in in-branch transactions, while less than five per cent of known vulnerable bank customers had been utilising the branch network.
It's been three weeks since Ulster Bank branches began ceasing in-branch transactions and today is the day when the below 63 branches and ATM services in the Republic of Ireland will close permanently.
- Carlow Town
- Cavan Town
- Ennis (Clare)
- Bandon (Cork)
- Douglas (Cork)
- Mallow (Cork)
- Midleton (Cork)
- Patrick Street (Cork)
- Winthrop Street (Cork)
- Letterkenny (Donegal)
- Baggot Street (Dublin)
- Ballsbridge (Dublin)
- Camden St (Dublin)
- Clondalkin (Dublin)
- College Green (Dublin)
- Coolock (Dublin)
- Dublin Airport
- Dun Laoghaire
- Dundrum (Dublin)
- Finglas (Dublin)
- Grafton Street (Dublin)
- Liffey Valley (Dublin)
- Malahide (Dublin)
- O'Connell St (Dublin)
- Palmerstown (Dublin)
- Phibsborough (Dublin)
- Raheny (Dublin)
- Stillorgan (Dublin)
- Swords (Dublin)
- Tallaght (Dublin)
- Terenure (Dublin)
- Walkinstown Cross (Dublin)
- Tuam Road (Galway)
- Killarney (Kerry)
- Tralee (Kerry)
- Naas (Kildare)
- Newbridge (Kildare)
- Maynooth (Kildare)
- Kilkenny City
- Portlaoise (Laois)
- Dooradoyle (Limerick)
- Limerick City
- Longford Town
- Drogheda (Louth)
- Dundalk (Louth)
- Ballina (Mayo)
- Castlebar (Mayo)
- Claremorris (Mayo)
- Navan (Meath)
- Monaghan Town
- Tullamore (Offaly)
- Roscommon Town
- Sligo Town
- Clonmel (Tipperary)
- Nenagh (Tipperary)
- Dungarvan (Waterford)
- Waterford City
- Athlone (Westmeath)
- Mullingar (Westmeath)
- Gorey (Wexford)
- Wexford Town
- Blessington (Wicklow)
- Bray (Wicklow)
"Today is a poignant day in Ulster Bank’s 187-year history as our remaining 63 branches in the Republic of Ireland will close their doors for the last time," said Ulster Bank Chief Executive, Jane Howard. "While the focus in recent months has been on supporting our customers as they move to new banking providers, we know our branches and colleagues have been a central part of communities around the country for many years.
"I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our branch colleagues over the years, particularly for their dedication over the past two challenging years, and I’d also like to thank our customers for allowing us to be part of your communities.
"As the closure of current and deposit accounts materially concludes, I strongly urge any remaining customer who has not yet moved their current and deposit account to act swiftly to find a new provider and move their accounts. Although our branches will no longer be open after today, we are still here to support our remaining customers."
From today, customers will be able to contact Ulster Bank on 0818 210 260 or 00353 1804 7475 if calling from abroad.
For vulnerable customers who may require additional support, a dedicated phone line - 1800 656 001 - has been set up and is available to contact from 8am-8pm every day.
Ulster Bank's business customers can get through to the bank on 1800 818 375 or else directly contact their dedicated relationship manager.
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