Guide to insurance
Most students own smartphones and laptops so it's worth taking the time to look into insurance.
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Five handy apps
We've found five great apps recommended by students, for students. Whether you need some help in the kitchen, keeping focussed in your studies or dealing with splitting the household bills with your housemates, there's an app to help you.
Apps available on most smartphones. Charges may apply. This is not a recommendation from NatWest.
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Class timetable
Class timetable helps you keep track of classes and add events to your week's schedule with ease.
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Big oven
Find recipe inspiration, plan meals, create grocery lists and more on the Big oven app.
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Forrest
Struggle to keep focus while trying to study? Forrest makes putting down your phone a game impacting the real world.
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Office lens
Trim, enhance and make pictures of whiteboards and documents readable with Office Lens.
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Housemate
House bills, group trips or a random IOU… Housemate helps you stay on top of ‘who owes who’ and settle up seamlessly. You could also build your history with our partner Experian by linking your rent payments to the app (England & Wales only). Eligibility criteria applies.
Finance and budgeting
Looking for student finance but getting confused? From tuition fees to grants, scholarships and bursaries, we've got the answers.
Mobile banking app
Your time at university is precious so don't waste it. Our mobile app lets you stay in touch with your account at a time that suits you.
Tools for planning ahead
Savings Goal Tool is available to existing customers with an instant access savings account.
Student bank account
The NatWest student account is designed to make your life in higher education a little bit easier.
Renters insurance
Tailor your policy and choose how much your contents are insured for with renters insurance.
Look after yourself
Your mental well-being
Getting used to student life can be challenging. You might be adjusting to a new way of living, or moving away from home for the first time. You might feel nervous about making new friends or worried about starting your course. There are ways you can ask for support as a student.
Money worries
We understand that sometimes people struggle financially. It feels scary and you’re tempted to ignore the situation, hoping things will improve. If you're worried about paying money back or struggling to pay your rent or bills, it's time to ask for help.