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It pays to bank with Premier Reward

You could get up to £1,000 when you switch to NatWest Premier.

That’s £250 for switching to a Premier account, plus £750 in interest if you deposit £100k into a new Flexible Saver account.

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Premier eligibility criteria apply. To apply, you need to be 18+, a UK resident and pay in at least £1,250 monthly to an eligible NatWest account. You can only hold a maximum of 1 Reward account in your name, and 1 in joint names. £2 monthly fee. Switch offer T&Cs and restrictions apply. 

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Specific premier account eligibility criteria, offer T&Cs and restrictions apply. Monthly account fees may apply. You are not eligible for this offer if you're switching a current account from Royal Bank or Ulster Bank NI, or if you're applying for a joint account. The £750 payment is subject to UK income tax as interest.

Earn Rewards for

Setting up Direct Debits Earn £9 a month for having two Direct Debits, at least £4.50 each

Everyday spending Earn at least 1% when you spend with our partner retailers

Using the app You'll earn £1 a month just for logging into our NatWest Premier mobile app. That's half the monthly account fee back in your pocket.

Using your Rewards

Once you reach £5 in Rewards, you can:

Bank them

Turn your Rewards into cash, which goes into your bank account.

Trade them

Swap them for e-gift codes from chosen retailers, some of which are worth more than the cash.

Donate them

Use your Rewards to gift money to the British Heart Foundation, Alzheimer's Society, or Cancer Research UK. 

More Premier Reward benefits

Reward credit card

The Reward credit card annual fee is refunded for Premier Reward members, for as long as you hold an account.

 

Representative APR  31.0%, (variable). Eligibility applies.

Arranged overdraft

There’s no fees for using our arranged overdraft – we only charge interest on the amount of overdraft you use. 

 

Representative APR 39.49% (Variable).

All our Premier customers benefit from

Financial planning

Get access to qualified financial planners alongside expert investment funds and portfolios managed by Coutts. No ongoing advice fees. Product or one-off charges may apply.

Exclusive support

With Premier 24, you’ll have direct access to a Premier banking manager who can answer your questions and help you achieve your goals.

The NatWest Premier app

You'll get access to our secure Premier mobile banking app. Manage your money easily or connect to our Premier 24 team on the go.

All okay? Apply for a bank account online today.

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

Do we already know you?
If you have a current account, credit card, loan or savings account with NatWest please let us know.
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.

  1. Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll set up your account.
  2. Our partner Mitek will then check your identity by matching you to your Photo ID. Your Photo ID must be a Passport, UK or EU/EEA Driving Licence or an EU/EEA National ID card. We might also ask for a valid proof of address. If you don't have your ID to hand you can finish this step later.
  3. Once they’ve confirmed your identity we’ll activate your account.

Please note, a partial switch does not qualify for any switch incentives we may offer. 

Here's what to do next

We’ve made a few changes to how we open joint bank accounts.

The button below takes you to a dedicated page explaining exactly what you need to open your account.

In summary:

  1. You create a joint account by adding the second applicant to an existing account.
  2. You can either add the second applicant to an existing account, or if you’d like a completely new account, one of you can open a new account and then add the second applicant once it’s open. 
Do you have our app on a mobile device?
You can apply using either the mobile app or Online Banking. The mobile app is easier and quicker as we can prefill some of your information.

Here's a few steps to get started

If you're already using a device with the NatWest app, select the 'Start application' button below.

You will need the most up to date version of the app, to make changes to your account. 

To open a new account: 

  1. Once logged in to the app, choose 'Apply' and then current accounts. 
  2. Then choose what type of account you would like to open.

To change your account type or switch into your existing account: 

  1. Once logged in, click into the account you wish to change or switch.
  2. Choose either the 'Change my account type' or 'Switch my account' option. 

Can't scan the QR code?

 

Do you have NatWest Online Banking?

Log in to Online Banking

  1. Enter your customer number or 16-digit card number to get started. 
  2. You'll then need to enter your Online Banking pin and password.
  3. Once you're logged in follow the below

To open a new account:

  1. Select 'Current accounts' from 'Our Products'. 
  2. Choose the account you want to apply for and complete your application.

To change to a different account type or to switch into your existing account: 

  1. Choose the account you wish to change or switch, click 'Account details'. Then choose either the 'Switch to us form' or review the section 'Want to change to a different type of current account?' to begin your application. 

Sign up for Online Banking

You’ll need to sign up for Online Banking with us to apply for a current account. The good news is that it normally takes only 5 minutes and all you’ll need is your sort code, account number and your NatWest Debit Card, if you have one.

Select ‘How to register for Online Banking' to start.  

Once you’ve registered, select ‘I am now signed up’ to log in and apply for a Premier Reward account. 

Log in to NatWest Online Banking

  1. Enter your customer number or 16-digit card number to get started. 
  2. You'll then need to enter your Online Banking pin and password.
  3. Once you're logged in follow the below

To open a new account:

  1. Select 'Current accounts' from 'Our Products'. 
  2. Choose the account you want to apply for and complete your application.

To change to a different account type or to switch into your existing account: 

  1. Choose the account you wish to change or switch, click 'Account details'. Then choose either the 'Switch to us form' or review the section 'Want to change to a different type of current account?' to begin your application. 

Forgotten your Online Banking Details?

If you've forgotten your log in details, don't worry, select 'Reset my Online Banking' for further instructions. 

How to download and apply via the app

First, download the app:

  1. On your mobile or tablet, open the camera and point your device at the QR code.
  2. Follow the link that pops up to download the app.
  3. Use your details to log in and follow the below.

To open a new account:

  1. Once logged in to the app, choose 'Apply' and then 'Current accounts'. 
  2. Then choose what type of account you would like to open.

To change to a different account type or to switch into your existing account:

  1. Click into the account you wish to change or switch, then select 'Change my account type' or 'Switch my account' to begin your application.

Can't scan the QR code?

Available on selected devices.

Our other Premier current accounts

Premier Select

Eligible for our Premier Switch offer.

£0 a month 

No Non-Sterling Transaction Fee when you make a payment outside the UK or in a foreign currency. Not valid for ATM withdrawals. Other local fees may apply.

Arranged overdraft with £500 interest-free buffer available (subject to status).

One-to-one support for more complex financial decisions.

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Must be 18+ UK resident to apply.

Overdraft: Representative APR 20.1% (Variable). Other charges may apply.

How does our overdraft compare? A good way to compare the costs of borrowing products is by using the APR, which shows the cost of borrowing over a year.

Premier Reward Black

£36 a month

All the features of our Select and Reward accounts.

Entertainment, travel, insurance and reward benefits for you and your family.

Enjoy annual savings and still earn up to £9 a month in Rewards.

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To apply, you must be an existing NatWest current account customer. Premier eligibility criteria applies. To earn £9 in Rewards, you need to set up two or more Direct Debits per month of at least £4.50 each. Earn £1 in Rewards monthly by logging into your app. App criteria apply.