Why open a current account with NatWest
An altogether better package
Thinking about opening a current account with NatWest? Discover why we could be the perfect bank for you.
Seven reasons we're made for each other:
- Real choice – are you looking for simple day-to-day banking, added benefits or student extras? Perhaps you're a young person looking for a way to take control of your money. Our wide range of current accounts means there really is something for almost everyone. More on current accounts. More on current accounts
- We've made it easy to switch - if you’ve already got a current account with another bank, our dedicated switching team is here to make the move as easy as possible. More about switching
- UK call centres – we're really serious about customer service. Our call centres are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. More on telephone banking
- No gimmicks - we’ve designed our current accounts with benefits you really want, combined with great customer service.
- Close to you – with around 1,500 branches in the UK, there's sure to be one that’s handy for you. Find your nearest branch
- Online banking – stay on top of your finances when it suits you. Check your balances, transfer money, pay bills and much more. More on online banking
- Mobile phone banking – get text alerts, mini statements and weekly balances sent straight to your mobile phone. More on mobile phone banking
Select Account
All the essentials to make everyday banking easy for you.
Select Account - find out more
Packaged Accounts
Packaged accounts offer travel cover and more, for a simple monthly fee.
Packaged Accounts - find out more
Students and graduates
Overdrafts, credit cards and more. Get the bank your money deserves.
Student and graduate bank accounts - find out more
Young people
Personalised photos on your bank card for £5 (for each new card design). Plus earn extra cash and save money.
We’ve now got even more reasons to talk confidently and proudly about our products and services
- Defaqto 2011 - 2012
- 5* Rating - Value Added Current Account
- Premier 5* Rating - Black Account
- 5* Rating - Black Card
- Personal Finance Awards 2011 / 2012
- Best Personal Finance Innovation - Emergency cash
- Best Student Account Provider
- Personal Finance Awards 2010 / 2011
- Best Student Account Provider
- The Fairbanking Foundation 2011 - 3* Rating
- The Fairbanking Foundation is a charity (not-for-profit) organisation that encourages banking products that help customers to improve their financial health and well-being
- Our Savings Goal Based Online Tool contains multiple features that help customers manage their money better by setting and tracking savings goals - that’s one reason why it’s been awarded their 3* Rating (2011). This is based on Fairbanking’s assessment of the level of the financial well-being the product delivers
- Moneyfacts 4* Ratings (Sept 11)
- Our one year and three year Fixed Rate ISA’s have been awarded a 4* Rating by Moneyfacts
- Products are assessed at launch for competitiveness in terms of price and flexibility against other similar products
- Your Mortgage Awards 2012
- Best Bank – Won 18 times in 22 years
- Best First Time Buyer Mortgage Lender
- Best Large Loans Mortgage Lender
- What Mortgage Awards 2011
- Best National Bank
- Moneyfacts 2011
- Best Online Mortgage Provider
- Best Current Account & Offset Mortgage Provider - Highly Commended
- 2011 Your Money Direct
- Best Online Student Banking Provider
- Best Online Banking Provider
- Best National Branch Network
- Personal Finance Awards 2011 / 2012
- Best Online Banking Provider
- Top 50 Call Centre for Customer Service Awards
This year not only did we come away with a Membership Trophy but we were also voted:
- Best Bank 2011
- Best Large Contact Centre 2011
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group was assessed by the 'Top 50 Call Centres for Customer Service' (both NatWest and RBS call centres were tested as part of this assessment)
- The UK IT Awards
- Winner of the 2011 UK IT Award for Mobile IT Innovation of the Year
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