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No monthly fee bank account

Open our everyday current account

  • Join over 7 million Select account customers (as at January 2026).
  • Switch to a Select account and you could get £150, plus access to a 12 month fixed bonus rate if you open a Digital Regular Saver. 
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You must be 18+ and a UK resident to apply for our Select account. Offer T&Cs and restrictions apply.

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Specific account eligibility criteria & conditions apply. Monthly account fees may apply. Offer T&Cs and restrictions apply. You are not eligible for this offer if you're switching a current account from NatWest Group (Royal Bank or Ulster Bank NI). Joint accounts are not eligible for this offer. This offer may be changed, replaced, or withdrawn at any time. 

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Our 5-star rated everyday bank account

Our Select basic current account helps you manage your money easily, all in one place.

Awarded a 5-star product rating by Moneyfacts and Defaqto in 2026.

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Why choose our everyday current account?

  • Fee-free current account. There's no monthly account fee for this standard bank account.
  • Fraud refund promise. We refund any money paid out of your Select account by a fraudster if you bank online or via the app (if you've kept your security information safe).
  • Get a short-term overdraft if you meet the eligibility criteria. You can explore this option when you apply for a current account.

Simple everyday banking with NatWest

Managing your money is a breeze with NatWest's highly rated app.

We're here for you, whether you need support at 3pm or 3am.
Sometimes nothing beats that human touch. Chat to us face-to-face over video (criteria applies) or in branch.

Join 11 million customers on our mobile app

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Eligibility criteria and conditions apply. Volume of app customers correct as of May 2025.

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Add other accounts

Add your accounts from other banks, so that you can see all of your money together in one place.

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Favourite payees

Are there people you pay again and again? Put them in your favourite payees so you can send money faster.

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Round Ups

Round up your spending to the nearest £, sending the change (or up to five times that) to your savings.

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Free credit score

Check your credit score for free in the app, so you know where you stand. Data provided by TransUnion.

How to open a Select bank account online

It's simple to apply for a bank account online with NatWest. And you could get an instant decision. Here's how to get started:

  1. Check your eligibility
    Our Select account is for UK residents aged 18+. 
  2. Gather your details
    We might need to verify your identity when opening a bank account online. We'll do this by matching your photo ID to a selfie of you. You’ll need a device with a camera to upload these. We might also ask for other information like proof of address. If you don’t have your ID to hand, you can finish this step later.
  3. Open your bank account online 
    Got everything you'll need? You're now ready to apply for a current account online.

Explore your overdraft options

An overdraft is a way of borrowing money from us via your current account and is repayable on demand. If you don't repay what is owed, you could harm your credit score and borrowing capability.

Get ready to apply

Please take your time to read the product information and make sure this Select account is right for you.

Before you apply for a bank account with us, we need to check you're happy with a few things. And ask you a few questions up front. Then we can make your application as quick and simple as it can be.

First things first. You can apply if you:

Are aged 18 or over and a UK resident
 

Now please take a look at the important legal info

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If you carry on applying, it means you're happy with what's in these documents, including the FSCS information sheet. And happy to view your statements in Online Banking - not posted. Please take some time to review, print and/or save the important information.

How your information might be used

It's important for you to understand how we use and share your information. Please read this short summary before you continue with your application.

As part of the checks that we will complete to verify your identity, we’ll take an image of your face so that it can be compared with your photo ID and this biometric data is captured.

All okay? Apply for a bank account online today.

To speed up your application for our Select account, we need to do a few final checks with you. They'll only take a minute.

What would you like to do today?

You're all set

Your application will be completely online, and you won't need to post us any information or visit a branch.

To get started..

  • Go back to the home screen within Online Banking. 
  • Select 'Account Details' on the account you wish to change. 
  • Review the section 'Want to change to a different type of current account?' 
  • Once you know which account to change to, select this to start your application. 

To get started on your switch..

  • Go back to the home screen within Online Banking. 
  • Select 'Account Details' of the account you wish to switch to. 
  • Select the 'Switch to us' form to get started. 

Thinking about a joint bank account?

You can add someone to your account at any time or open a fresh account and include them later. It's simple and flexible.

Our Select, Reward, Premier Select or Premier Reward accounts let you add a second account holder.

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