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When someone dies, notifying Danske Bank (Northern Ireland) is one of the key tasks for the executor or next of kin. This guide explains exactly who to contact, what to say, what documents you will need, and how long Danske Bank (Northern Ireland) takes to process a bereavement notification.
Danske Bank (Northern Ireland) bereavement contact details
Phone: 0345 600 2882 — Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm
Online: Danske Bank bereavement
Last verified: June 2026
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Call 0345 600 2882 or visit the online bereavement help page. Danske Bank in the UK operates exclusively in Northern Ireland.
You will need a certified copy of the death certificate, the account number from any correspondence, and your own ID and contact details.
Danske Bank will freeze the deceased's accounts on notification. Direct debits and standing orders will be stopped.
In Northern Ireland, probate is granted by the Probate Registry of the High Court. Provide a certified copy once obtained to authorise dealing with the accounts.
Danske Bank will release funds and close all accounts once all documents are received. The process typically takes 2–4 weeks.
Have multiple certified copies of the death certificate ready. Banks and financial institutions each require an original or certified copy — you cannot usually pass a single copy between organisations. See our guide to how many death certificates you need.
Danske Bank (Northern Ireland) does not publish a processing time, so we do not give one. Ask when you notify them, and ask for a reference so you can chase it.
Accounts or services are usually frozen until the estate is administered, which means no new transactions can be authorised. Frozen bank accounts cannot send or receive money, so it is important to ensure the estate has an accessible source of funds for ongoing costs such as funeral expenses.
Once Danske Bank (Northern Ireland) receives your notification and confirms receipt, the account or service will be frozen and no new transactions will be authorised. Estate administration can then begin.
Danske Bank (Northern Ireland) will write to you with a bereavement reference number and a list of the documents they require to proceed. At that stage you will need to provide the grant of probate (or letters of administration) along with certified copies of the death certificate before funds can be released to the estate. Once the grant is in hand, you can proceed to close the deceased's bank account and release funds to the estate.
Do not delay notifying Danske Bank (Northern Ireland)
Direct debits and standing orders may continue to be charged after death. Some organisations treat the estate as the debtor for any charges incurred before notification. Notifying Danske Bank (Northern Ireland) promptly protects the estate from unnecessary costs.
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