Ulster Bank closes its remaining 63 branches

ULSTER Bank’s remaining 63 branches and ATM services will close permanently from today, including its longstanding Tallaght branch on Main Street.

Branches in Walkinstown Cross, Clondalkin, Liffey Valley and Palmerstown are also to close from today.

Today’s final closures are part of Ulster Bank’s phased withdrawal from the Republic of Ireland.

In a statement issued this morning, the bank said that a range of customer services and supports will continue after April 21, through telephone and online channels.

These supports will help remaining customers move and close their accounts.

Ulster Bank has been reducing branch services on a phased basis since its withdrawal was announced, with branch transactions reducing by 99 per cent since January 2021.

Jane Howard, Ulster Bank chief Executive, said: “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.

“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.”

She added: “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.”

Customers who continue to have an account with Ulster Bank are being “urged to take action and move to a new provider that can support their banking needs”.

Ulster Bank stressed: “Throughout this process, Ulster Bank also reminds customers that we will never ask for passcodes or online banking details in a phone call, email or text – so be alert, as scammers and fraudsters may try to take advantage of the situation.”