Ulster Bank controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
2021
Tracker-mortgage regulatory breaches
The Central Bank of Ireland found that Ulster Bank Ireland DAC had failed customers entitled to tracker mortgage rates and had committed 49 regulatory breaches. The bank was fined €37.774 million and 5,940 customers were identified as directly affected.
2012
Banking technology failure
A major systems failure across the RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank infrastructure left customers unable to access accounts and caused prolonged disruption. The incident resulted in compensation, public criticism and regulatory attention.
2002
Cash-centre banknote theft
Three Ulster Bank employees were accused of stealing used banknotes intended for destruction. They were later convicted and imprisoned. During the trial, the bank’s security controls were criticised.