Our History

Ulster Bank has a history that is closely entwined with that of the island and the people it supports. In our 175 years we have witnessed much change.

This is the story of how a handful of Belfast merchants created an institution whose name can now be seen on high streets right across our island; of how we grew from small beginnings to become an integral part of a worldwide banking network; and of how we’ve remained at the heart of Irish life throughout it all.

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