Ulster Bank

Compare Ulster Bank credit cards for March 2023

Ulster Bank offers a straightforward choice of credit cards designed to provide a competitive option whatever your financial circumstances.

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Name Product Purchases Balance transfers Annual/monthly fees Representative APR Incentive Link
The Ulster Bank Credit Card Mastercard
12.9%
12.9%
(0% fee)
£0
12.9% APR (variable)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 12.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 12.9% APR (variable).
Ulster Bank Purchase & Balance Transfer Credit Card Mastercard
0% for 23 months reverting to 23.9%
0% for 23 months
(2.99% fee)
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
Ulster Bank Longer Balance Transfer Credit Card
0% for 3 months reverting to 23.9%
0% for 30 months
(2.99% fee)
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
Ulster Bank Balance Transfer Credit Card
0% for 3 months reverting to 23.9%
0% for 19 months
(0% fee)
£0
23.9% APR (variable)
Representative example: When you spend £1,200 at a purchase rate of 23.9% (variable) p.a., your representative rate is 23.9% APR (variable).
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Approval for any credit card will depend on your status. The representative APRs shown represent the interest rate offered to most successful applicants. Depending on your personal circumstances the APR you're offered may be higher, or you may not be offered credit at all. Fees and rates are subject to change without notice. It's always wise to check the terms of any deal before you borrow.

What is Ulster Bank?

Owned by The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, Ulster Bank is one of the traditional “Big Four” Irish and Northern Irish banks. With 174 branches across Ireland and Northern Ireland, online account management and customer advisors on hand 24-hours a day, you can manage your money from anywhere at any time.

Ulster Bank credit cards are on the Mastercard network, so there’s no need to worry about card rejection – they can be used at more than 35 million merchants and ATMs worldwide.

What types of card does Ulster Bank offer?

  • Balance transfer cards

    Balance transfer credit cards let you move a card balance from an existing card over to a new card, and then give you a certain period of time in which to repay the balance without being charged interest. Ulster Bank offers multiple balance transfer cards with different 0% periods.
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  • Student cards

    The Ulster Bank Student credit card comes with a manageable credit limit to help you make the most of student life without building up extra debt. If you pay off your balance in full each month, you could build up a good credit rating. This card offers a longer than usual 0% rate on purchases. It also has no annual fee.
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What benefits can I get with an Ulster Bank credit card?

  • It’s accepted widely. Ulster Bank credit cards are issued by Mastercard, one of the biggest credit card providers in the world.
  • Online banking. Manage all of your money in one place, 24/7, using the Ulster Bank website or app. Advisors are also on hand around the clock to help you over the phone.
  • Additional cardholder. You can add your spouse, partner or close friend to your credit card through the internet banking service. Additional cardholders must be aged 18 or over.
  • Fraud protection. If there are any suspicious transactions on your card, Ulster Bank will call you to make sure everything is ok. If your card is lost or stolen, you won’t have to pay for any misuse, as long as you notify the bank as soon as possible.

Applying for an Ulster Bank credit card

It will take about 15 minutes to fill in the online application form. You will need to provide details about your address/addresses for the past 3 years, your bank account and any balance transfers you wish to make. Once submitted, it can take up to 3 weeks to process your application. If you are approved, your new credit card should be with you within 5-7 working days.

Eligibility requirements

To apply for the Ulster Bank credit card, you must:
  • Be aged 18 or over
  • Be a permanent UK resident
  • Have an Ulster Bank current account
  • Earn at least £10,000 a year
To apply for the Ulster Bank student credit card, you must:
  • Be aged 18 or over
  • Be a permanent UK resident
  • Have an Ulster Bank student account

Why might you not be approved?

Typically, you won’t be approved for a credit card if you’ve got a history of bad debt or don’t meet the above eligibility criteria. If you’ve got an outstanding County Court Judgement (CCJ) or are on an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA) it is also likely you will not be approved. Equally, if you do not have a credit record at all, you may be turned down. It is advisable to go to Experian, or another credit rating agency, to ask for a credit report.

Ulster Bank customer reviews

Ulster Bank has received average reviews from customers, according to review platform Trustpilot. It currently has a rating of 2.9 out of 5, based on 13 reviews (updated 17 March 2021). Some customers criticised its poor customer service, and issues with their card being declined when making purchases.

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