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Overdrafts - Overview

Overdrafts

If you need some extra money and you're over 18 with an Ulster Bank Current or ufirst account, an overdraft could be the answer. As long as you don't go over your agreed limit, then you won't pay any fees! (Our unarranged borrowing rate and fees will apply if you borrow over your agreed limit.)

Once you've agreed your overdraft with us, you can use it at any time - without having to contact your branch. There are other overdrafts specially designed for students and graduates.

Benefits

  • You can increase or decrease your limit whenever you want. (Increases to overdraft limits depend on credit scoring)
  • You only pay monthly interest on what you borrow, when you stay within your agreed limit.
  • You don't have to renew your overdraft each year.
  • If you've a ufirst account, you can enjoy an overdraft up to €500 interest-free (0% variable) (monthly membership fee €10).

Authorised overdraft rates

Type of account Rate (variable) on full balance
Current Account 15.55% on all amounts
ufirst Amount overdrawn by is up to and including €500 0%
Amount overdrawn by is above €500 15.55%

* Lending criteria, terms and conditions apply. Credit is only available to persons aged 18 or over, who are residents of the Republic of Ireland and is subject to status and conditions. Security may be required. Overdraft is repayable on demand. The overdraft facility may not be exceeded without the prior permission of Ulster Bank. If you exceed your overdraft limit, surcharge interest in addition to debit interest will be applied on any amount over the authorised limit, other charges may also apply. Please see our booklet "A Guide to Personal Accounts Fees and Interest" for details.

You can ask for details of fees and charges from any Ulster Bank branch.

Please read this important legal information (PDF).

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