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Useful information

Direct Saver - Before you apply online

Important information - before you apply

Anyone aged 18 or over and resident in the Republic of Ireland can open a Direct Saver account. You can make a sole or joint application online.


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You can complete the online application in under 10 minutes, even less if you've registered for Anytime Banking as we'll pre-fill part of the application for you.








If you have a new PPS Number issued by Department of Social Protection since 1st January 2013 it will now be more than 8 characters long and the Ulster Bank online system will not accept this at present. Please continue to open your account. We will contact you separately once your account is opened, to request this information from you.

Additional copies of the above documents can be obtained at your local branch.

You are required to register for Anytime Banking which will allow you to access your funds and manage this account, either online or over the telephone.
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