Northern Bank (Danske Bank Group)
Alliance & Leicester
Barclays Bank
First Trust Bank (Allied Irish Banks Group)
Halifax
Anglo Irish Bank
KBC Bank Ireland (formerly IIB Bank)
Abbey
Ulster Bank
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List of Banks in Northern Ireland
Published by Gbaf News
Posted on June 14, 2012
1 min read· Last updated: September 27, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Northern Ireland’s banking sector includes major UK, Irish, and regional institutions.
- Several banks like Danske Bank, Bank of Ireland, First Trust (AIB), and Ulster Bank issue their own sterling banknotes.
- The list includes both active and defunct or rebranded banks, such as Alliance & Leicester now part of Santander.
- Regional banks like Progressive Building Society also play a role in local banking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which banks in Northern Ireland issue their own pound sterling banknotes?
Danske Bank (Northern Bank), Bank of Ireland, First Trust (AIB) and Ulster Bank are among the few permitted to issue their own sterling notes in Northern Ireland.
What happened to Alliance & Leicester?
Alliance & Leicester merged into Santander UK, with the brand fully absorbed by May 2013.
Is First Trust Bank still operating under that name?
First Trust Bank now trades as AIB (NI); the First Trust note issuance ceased in June 2022.
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