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Ulster Bank VS MultiPass: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


By: Ian Wright | Last Updated: May 22, 2025

Is Ulster Bank or MultiPass better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Ulster Bank and MultiPass reviews on Trustpilot along with their App reviews from Apple and Google.

We then look at typical fees, business savings rates, foreign currency options and a whole bunch of other account features to help you make up your mind.

Ulster Bank Homepage
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MultiPass Homepage
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Ulster Bank vs MultiPass Trustpilot Reviews

Ulster BankMultiPass
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.54.5
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%81%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%12%
Total Number of Reviews11474
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.ulsterbank.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/multipass.co

Ulster Bank vs MultiPass App Reviews

Ulster BankMultiPass
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.8No Rating
Number of iPhone Reviews15,700No Reviews
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.1No Rating
Number of Android Reviews15,000No Reviews
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/ulster-bank-ni-mobile-banking/id469523324
https://www.apple.com/uk/app-store/

Ulster Bank vs MultiPass Account Fees & Charges

Ulster BankMultiPass
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length24 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£8£29
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£12£250
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)43pFree + 50p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100Free / £1 per £100
Cheques (in/out)40pFree
CHAPS Payments Cost£18.75£18
SEPA Payments Cost€0.51€1

Ulster Bank vs MultiPass Business Savings Rates

Ulster BankMultiPass
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant access accounts, Fixed term accounts, Currency savings accountsNone
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.46%NA
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)1.92%NA
Minimum Savings AmountNoNA
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

Ulster Bank vs MultiPass Account Opening Times

Ulster BankMultiPass
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
24 working hours10 minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

Ulster Bank vs MultiPass Features & Account Types

Ulster Bank Account Types
Ulster Bank Features & Account Types


MultiPass Account Types
MultiPass Features & Account Types


Ulster BankMultiPass
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesNo
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesNo
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsNorthern Ireland OnlyNone, online only

Ulster Bank vs MultiPass Customer Support Options

Ulster BankMultiPass
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesNo
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

Ulster Bank vs MultiPass Foreign Currency Accounts

Ulster BankMultiPass
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:
  • Swiss franc
  • Japanese yen
  • Australian dollar
  • Canadian dollar
  • New Zealand dollar
  • Swedish krona
  • AZN
  • BRL
  • BYN
  • BGN
  • HRK
  • HUF
  • ILS
  • INR
  • KZT
  • KRW
  • LAK
  • LTL
  • MXN
  • MYR
  • NOK
  • PHP
  • PLN
  • RON
  • RUB
  • SEK
  • SGD
  • THB
  • TRY
  • UAH
  • VND
  • ZAR

Other Business Services From Ulster Bank and MultiPass

Ulster Bank Account Types
Other Ulster Bank Services


MultiPass Account Types
Other MultiPass Services


Ulster BankMultiPass
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesNoNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

Ulster Bank vs MultiPass Banking Basics

Ulster BankMultiPass
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA NumberNA900840
WebsiteUlster Bank WebsiteMultiPass Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Ulster Bank or MultiPass have better customer reviews?

Ulster Bank scores 1.5 out of 5 based 114 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 8% are 5-star and 86% are 1-star.

Whereas, MultiPass scores 4.5 out of 5 based 74 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 81% are 5-star and 12% are 1-star.

Does Ulster Bank or MultiPass have a better App?

Ulster Bank’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 15,700 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 15,000 reviews.

In comparison, MultiPass’s iPhone App is rated No Rating out of 5 based on No Reviews reviews. And it’s Android App is rated No Rating out of 5 based on No Reviews reviews.

Does Ulster Bank or MultiPass have better business savings rates?

Ulster Bank offers the following types of business savings accounts: Instant access accounts, Fixed term accounts, Currency savings accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.46% to 1.92%. (AER)

In contrast, MultiPass offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).

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