Switch offer with Select

This account offers an overdraft facility (subject to eligibility). You can check if you're likely to be accepted for an overdraft using our eligibility tool.

There are two different types of overdraft:

• An arranged overdraft, which allows you to go overdrawn up to an agreed limit. This is the type of overdraft you could apply for here
• An unarranged overdraft. This is when you spend more money than you have in your current account without already having an arranged overdraft, or when you exceed your current arranged overdraft limit

We charge interest on both types of overdraft. Going in to an unarranged overdraft limit can lead to payments being rejected. 

How much does my overdraft cost in pounds and pence?

As an example, the interest cost of using a £500 arranged overdraft is: 

This is a specific illustrative example representing the interest cost of using a £500 arranged overdraft over periods of 7, 30 and 60 days.

Looking to understand the costs of an overdraft of more or less than £500 over different periods of time? Use our handy cost calculator.

How does our overdraft compare?

A good way to compare the costs of an overdraft is by using the APR, which shows the cost of borrowing over a year.

Representative Example: Effective Annual Rate: 39.49% EAR (variable). Representative APR: 39.49% APR (variable). Assumed credit limit: £1,200.

More about Overdrafts

1. Open a current account and switch to us

• Apply for and open a Select or Reward account and request and complete a full switch to us from another bank using the Current Account Switch Service.

2. Within 60 days of switching

• Pay in £1,250 - This can be made of multiple payments and must remain in the account for 24 hours
• Log in to our mobile app - This can be done on any device that supports the NatWest mobile banking app.

3. You're all set

When you've met these conditions, we'll pay £200 into your eligible account within 30 days.

Third Party Permissions

If you have given permissions to Third Party Providers to make payments on your behalf, or to access your financial data, access to these services won’t be transferred automatically to your new account as part of the Current Account Switch Service.

Before you close your old account, check whether you have any Third Party Provider permissions set up and if so, who with.

Once your new account is open you can give your permission to the Third Party Provider to access your new account by providing them with your new account details. You will need to contact the Third Party Provider directly yourself to set this up.

If you are unsure as to whether we will support the Third Party Provider permissions on your account, you can contact us for further information and support.

Please check our account terms and conditions for more information about Third Party Providers.

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.