Non Resident Indian (NRI) Welcome Account

Inclusive transfers to any ABN AMRO India account

For just £2 per month, our NRI (Non Resident Indian) Welcome Account is a great way to manage your UK finances. You can also send money to any ABN AMRO India account, with no transfer fees.

Overview
Features and benefits
Opening your account
Important information

For just £2 a month, our NRI Welcome Account comes packed with useful benefits. Here’s a selection:

Inclusive money transfers to any ABN AMRO India account
Apply at 20 ABN AMRO branches in India, or at our Whitechapel branch in London
Telephone and online banking to help you manage your finances
Pay for goods and services overseas wherever you see the Maestro logo

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Banking

Easy to apply

Apply in person at one of 20 ABN AMRO branches in India or at our Whitechapel branch in London. Find out how to open your account.

Transfer money to India – no charges

We make it easy for you to send rupees or pounds sterling to any ABN AMRO India account. Simply call 0845 303 5007 from the UK – the maximum call charge from a BT landline is 2p per minute. Calls from other networks may vary. Calls may be recorded. You can also call +44 131 549 8743. If you transfer funds any other way you will need to pay a transaction charge.

Telephone helpline - tailored to your needs

A specialist NRI Welcome Account Team is ready to help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Simply call 0845 303 5007 from the UK – the maximum call charge from a BT landline is 2p per minute. Calls from other networks may vary. Calls may be recorded. You can also call +44 131 549 8743.

Online and telephone banking

We've made it easy for you to stay on top of your finances, any time of day or night.

Mobile phone top-ups

Got a pay-as-you-go mobile? Top up at any NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Tesco Personal Finance cash machine.

Pay your bills

Standing orders and Direct Debits are the simple way to pay bills such as your electricity or mobile phone account.

Shopping made easy

Use your Cashcard to pay in shops or on the internet.

Easy access to your money

Withdraw your money at almost every UK cash machine, free of charge.

Overseas cash

Planning a trip? Withdraw money in local currency at cash machines worldwide wherever you see the Cirrus logo. You can also use your Cashcard to pay for goods in overseas shops wherever you see the Maestro symbol.

Monthly statements

Get your statements by post - or go paperless with our online service. You can also pick up a mini-statement from our cash machines.

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It's easy to apply

You'll simply need a current passport and a valid UK visa to apply for a NatWest NRI Welcome Account – be sure to take these with you. Just visit one of 20 ABN AMRO branches in India.

You can also apply in person at the NatWest Whitechapel branch in London.

Using your account for the first time – if you applied at an ABN AMRO branch in India

Non-UK passport holders – when you arrive in the UK, visit any NatWest branch with your passport and visa. You will also need details of your UK address if you didn’t give this when you applied. We will activate your account immediately.
UK passport holders – when you arrive in the UK, simply notify us of your UK address if you didn’t give this when you applied. We will activate your account immediately.

Once your account is active you will receive your Welcome Pack within 10 business days. This will include your account details. Your paying-in book, Cashcard and PIN will also arrive separately.

Using your account for the first time – if you applied at our Whitechapel branch

Already resident in the UK - your account will be active as soon as it is opened.
Not already resident in the UK – your account will be activated once we receive notification of your UK address.

Once your account is active you will receive your Welcome Pack within 10 business days. This will include your account details. Your paying-in book, Cashcard and PIN will also arrive separately.