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Fraud and security guidance to help you beat the criminals
Learn how to protect your business, suppliers and customers from loss. This page provides information on how to report fraud and the support we offer you to stay safe.
Scams to watch out for
Scams targeting businesses are increasingly common. It’s important to be alert to these threats.
Remember these tips to help keep your business safe
Never rely on just an email to validate a payment. Contact the sender on a trusted number.
The bank will never telephone asking you to transfer money to a new account.
If you receive a request from a supplier to update bank or contact details, always call back to check it's genuine.
Tell us about suspicious emails, phone calls or texts
Fake Ulster Bank emails
If you've received a suspicious email which claims to be from us, please forward to phishing@ulsterbank.com
Bogus bank calls
Have you received a suspicious call? Are you worried you’ve given away personal information? Call us now on 03457 424 365 (+44 289 053 8033 if you are overseas). Our lines are open 24 hours a day.
Suspicious texts
Have you received a suspicious text claiming to be from Ulster Bank? Send it on to 88355. Standard network rates apply.
Webinars and the latest insights
Learn how to protect your business from fraud and scams by joining a security webinar.
In these free sessions our experts will explain how to spot and avoid common threats, and help you embed this in your business.
Browse Ulster Bank Business Hub to see the latest insights and guidance to help you protect your business from fraudsters.
To beat fraud always think twice
Learn how to protect your business, suppliers and customers from loss.
Always think twice and make double checking second nature.
Download our Detect and Protect guide
Fraud and scams come in many guises. Our guide will help you identify and guard against these varied threats.
Bankline security
With Bankline, the power is in your hands to tailor the security that works for you. Using these features can help make a difference in keeping your business safe.
Bankline is available to Ulster Bank business current account customers. Fees apply.
Make the most out of these Bankline features
Customise your security
- Dual controls to protect your payments
- Customise payment limits
- Set what each user can do
Working with the NCSC to help SMEs
We’re collaborating with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to bring you the latest cyber security advice and support.
The NCSC guide for small and medium sized businesses is an excellent place to start. It provides simple steps you can take to improve your security.
You can also test your business’s readiness and practice your response with the NCSC’s online tool.
Our fraud prevention philosophy
Our fundamental purpose is to keep our customers’ money safe and secure. We're committed to combating fraud and scams.
Authorised Push Payment Scam Code
Learn more about the Authorised Push Payment (APP) Scam Code and what it means to your business.
Take Five - To stop fraud
Take Five is a national campaign that offers straight-forward advice and resources to fight financial fraud.
Business security insight and analysis
The Ulster Bank Business Hub delivers the latest insights and guidance to help you protect your business.
Businesses Against Scams
BAS offers a number of resources that companies can share with their employees which can educate them on business related frauds.
Confirmation of Payee
CoP is a name checking service that checks the name of the account holder you intend to pay.