Alerts
An Alert is a text message notification we’ll send you to help you manage your Current Account. To receive Alerts we will use the mobile telephone number held on file for you. You can view and update your mobile telephone number through Online Banking.
This service is available to personal customers who hold a Current Account. For more information on our Current Account products see the Current Account product overview page.
Account Alerts
All customers with a Personal Current Account will automatically receive an Account Alert providing we have your up-to-date mobile telephone number. You can manage your Account Alerts through Online Banking. We’ll normally send Account Alerts between 8am and 10am Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays).
Arranged Overdraft Alerts
All customers with an Arranged Overdraft on their Personal Current Account will automatically receive an Arranged Overdraft Alert providing we have your up-to-date mobile telephone number. You can manage your Arranged Overdraft Alerts through Online Banking. We’ll normally send Arranged Overdraft Alerts between 8am and 10am Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
Balance Alerts
A Balance Alert is a text message notification we’ll send you when your account has dropped below an amount that you set. You can log into Online Banking to set your Balance Alert. We’ll normally send Balance Alerts between 8am and 10am Monday to Saturday (excluding Bank Holidays).
How it works?
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When will I receive an Account Alert Text message?
- You will receive an Account Alert text message if:
- your account goes into an unarranged overdraft
- you do not have enough money to cover item(s) presented on your account
- you have pre-notified fees which are due to be posted to your account and you don’t have enough money to cover
- your account is overdrawn and further item(s) have been presented
- item(s) were posted to your account last night and you have incurred charges
- you have incurred charges but your account is now back in order
- your account has been overdrawn for a number of days
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What will an Account Alert text message say?
Here is sample of the text we may send you. It will detail the last 3 digits of your personal Current Account the message relates to, together with the time and date the message was generated.
AIB (GB): Account Alert: As at 06:19am on 4 May 2017, you didn’t have enough money in your Allied Irish Bank (GB) account ending 093 to cover outgoing payments. Please lodge cleared funds into this account before 2pm today to avoid charges. You can log into Online Banking to view your account.
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What will my Balance Alert say?
Here is a sample of the text we may send you if you have set a Balance Alert limit. It will detail the last 3 digits of your personal current account the message relates to, together with the time and date the message was generated.
AIBGB: Balance Alert: You have dropped below your Balance Alert limit on your Allied Irish Bank (GB) account ending 093 (as at 6:17am on 4 May 2017). You can log into Online Banking to view your account.
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What should I do when I receive an Account Alert?
- Check your account through Online Banking.
- If required, lodge cleared funds before 2pm to your account to cover any item(s) which have been presented.
Please note: Alerts are automated text message notifications, which you cannot reply to.
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How do I update my mobile telephone number?
If you are registered for Online or Phoneline Banking, you can simply log in to Online Banking to update your number. Select ‘My Details’ from the ‘Services & Settings’ drop down menu and follow the onscreen instructions (you will need your card reader to complete this process).
Or, speak to a Customer Service AdviserIf you are registered for Online or Phoneline Banking, call Phoneline Banking on 0345 601 6362†, log in and choose option zero (0) to speak to a Customer Service Adviser. Our advisers are available between 9am and 5pm Monday to Sunday (excluding Bank Holidays).
If you are not registered for Online or Phoneline Banking call 0345 6005 204† to speak to a Customer Service Adviser (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank Holidays). Once they have completed some standard security questions with you an adviser will be happy to help you.
How to register for Online or Phoneline Banking
You can register now and start to use the service within a few minutes.
Simply call Phoneline Banking on 0345 601 6262†, press hash (#) and one of our Customer Service Advisers will be happy to help you. Our advisers are available between 9am and 5pm Monday to Sunday (excluding Bank Holidays) and will register you and activate the service for you while you are on the phone.
They will also talk you through how to use the service and order you a card reader if you plan to complete transactions or services that require these.
Alternatively, you can download and complete the paper application and post to FREEPOST RTKE-LYHS-ZXUY, Online Services, 92 Ann Street, Belfast, BT1 3HH. Once your form has been received and validated, your registration details will be sent to you.
Important information
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Transitions limits and payment cut-off times
Allied Irish Bank (GB) Online Banking is available from 7am until 3am 365 days a year for you to manage your finances.
There are however cut off times and transaction limits that apply to any value transactions that you are sending, setting up or cancelling.Payments made after the daily cut-off time may take an additional banking day to be received by the recipient. This information will be displayed at the bottom of each payment screen. See the below links for more information:
Talk to Us
Simply call Phoneline Banking on 0345 601 6262† log in and choose option zero (0) and one of our Customer Service Advisers will be happy to help you. Our advisers are available between 9am and 5pm Monday to Sunday (excluding Bank Holidays).
†Call charges may vary – refer to your service provider
Help and guidance
Frequently asked questions
View our list of Account Alert FAQs.
Help Centre
For service related queries, please visit our Help Centre.