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Expand / Collapse additional benefits Select Account
No monthly
account fee
Select Silver
Account

£10 per month
Select Platinum
Account

£16 per month
Great if you......want all the essentials to make everyday banking easy for you....like films and music, European travel and want straightforward banking.... want 5* Defaqto rated insurances for worldwide travel, your mobile and car breakdown as well as much more.
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Visa Debit cardyesyesyes
Branch Banking - over 1,500 UK branchesyesyesyes
Award winning Online banking - 2011 Your Money Best Online Banking Provideryesyesyes
UK Call centres 24/7yesyesyes
Mobile Banking and iPhone appyesyesyes
Text alertsyesyesyes
Full UK ATM accessyesyesyes
Emergency cashyesyesyes
Overdraft (subject to eligibility)yesyesyes
Overdraft interest free thresholdyes
£100
yes
£100
yes
£100
Cheque book (subject to eligibility)yesyesyes
Direct Debits and standing ordersyesyesyes
Dedicated switching teamyesyesyes
Fraud alertsyesyesyes
5* Defaqto rated Travel insurance. yes
Annual multi trip European cover for you and any joint account holders

(members and joint account holders aged 70 years and over must pay an additional annual premium of £50 per account) and you must call us if you have an existing medical condition.
yes
Annual multi trip worldwide cover for you and those covered under the policy

(members and joint account holders aged 70 years and over must pay an additional annual premium of £50 per account) and you must call us if you have an existing medical condition
5* Defaqto rated Mobile Phone Insurance yes
Covers original replacement value (excluding additional embellishments)
yes
Covers original replacement value (excluding additional embellishments)
5* Defaqto rated UK Car Breakdown Cover - inc. Homecall  yes
UK car breakdown cover
LOVEFiLM DVD Rentals (Online access is required) yes 
hmvdigital downloads yes 
Identity Theft Assistance yes 
Preferential Travel Money yesyes
National Trust Days Out – 2 Family Passes  yes
tastecard Membership  yes
Discounted Car Insurance - subject to minimum premium yes 
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Black Account

For a premium account with our highest levels of travel, protection and leisure benefits, choose a Black Account. You must earn at least £100,000, or £150,000 joint annual income for a joint account, or have savings of at least £50,000 with us to be eligible. Monthly fee £24.


Basic Account

The Basic Account only offers access to NatWest, RBS (including those in Tesco) and Ulster Bank cash machines, no overdraft facility and no monthly account charges.

Our most basic bank account, offering just the essentials of current account banking.

  • Bill payment facilities – set-up Direct Debit and standing order payments
  • Cash withdrawals – withdraw up to £300 a day from any NatWest, RBS (including those in Tesco) or Ulster Bank cash machine in the UK.
  • Withdraw money overseas – use your Visa Debit card at any overseas cash machine that shows the Visa logo – subject to fees and charges
  • Manage your money – online, on the phone or at one of our 1,500 branches

If you would like a bank account with full access to UK cash machines, a Select Account may be more suitable.


Students and graduates

A package of banking benefits and extras designed for the way you live your life.

Student current account

If you’re a first year undergraduate going to university, this account could help you while you study.


Graduate account

Make the move to the world of work, with an interest-free overdraft and tailored rate graduate loans. Over 18s only.


International students

Coming to study in the UK from overseas?


Young people

Adapt – our account for 11-18 year olds. Earn interest on your money with 1.00% AER/GROSS.

Your Adapt account comes loaded with benefits. Here are just a few of them:

  • A debit card – use it in shops, over the phone and online. Plus, design the look of your card with your own photo, artwork or a design from our online library. There is a £5 charge for using your own design.
  • Free texts or music downloads – when you top up your mobile at our cash machines
  • Top tips – on managing your money and the chance to earn extra cash by sharing your ideas


Overdrafts

An overdraft can give you extra breathing space for your finances. Apply for an overdraft or change your limit. Over 18's only.

Make the most of your account benefits

Find out how to make the most of your benefits if you have a, Select Silver, Advantage Gold, Black account or Student account.


Upgrade your account

Add benefits like travel and mobile insurance or car breakdown cover– it's easy to upgrade your account online. Monthly account fees apply.

Switching to your NatWest account

It's easy to switch your everyday banking to NatWest because we have a dedicated switching team to do the work for you.