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UK Student Offers 2021

Using your bank account

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Important documents to read

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Mobile and Online Banking

Change your bank account

My Student account

The NatWest student account is designed to make your life in higher education a little bit easier. We offer banking through the mobile app and an interest free £500 arranged overdraft in your first term and up to £2,000 after that.

UK Student Offers 2021

£50 cash

Paid into your account within 10 working days of meeting the offer criteria. Available until 5th November, limited availability. This offer may be withdrawn at any time.

tastecard

Get 2 for 1 or 50% off your food bill at thousands of UK restaurants and discounts at the cinema with tastecard membership. Valid for 4 years. Smartphone required. tastecard T&C’s apply.

Offer criteria

To receive your offer you need to register for Mobile or Online Banking and choose to receive paperless statements within 30 days of opening your account.

Terms and conditions

Managing my account

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Report my card lost, stolen or damaged

If you think your debit card or any of your card details, such as your PIN number may have been stolen, you should report it to us to avoid the possibility of fraud.

You can now instantly report your card as lost, stolen or damaged through your mobile app. Simply open the app, tap on the account that your card is linked to and select 'Manage my card' to see your options.

You can also report your card by logging on to your Online Banking.

Alternatively, you should call us as soon as possible on:
UK: 0370 600 0459
Overseas: +44 1268 500 813
Relay UK: add 18001 in front of the number

Once you’ve reported your debit card as stolen, we will send out your new card which will be with you in five working days.

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Set up, change or cancel a Direct Debit

A Direct Debit is an agreement between you and the organisation you’re paying, which allows the organisation you want to pay to collect varying amounts from your account – but only if you’ve been given advanced notice of the amounts and dates of collection.

View or cancel a Direct Debit

You can easily view or cancel a Direct Debit via our Mobile App or through your Online Banking.

Go to the app

While you can’t set up a Direct Debit without the input of the people you are paying, you can view and cancel your Direct Debit directly with us.

You have up until 8.20pm (UK time) on the day the payment is due to cancel.

Find out more

Using my debit card abroad

Register your travel details with NatWest at least 24 hours before your trip, and we'll do our best to ensure your holiday spending isn't affected at all.

Let us know you will be using your card abroad

If you have our mobile app, it’s easy to let us know you are going to use your debit card abroad.

Simply go to the app, tap on the account that your card is linked to, select 'Manage my card'and then select ‘Going Abroad’ to register your trip.

You can register one trip at a time. It can include up to seven countries and last 90 days. Register each country you are visiting. The marker will apply to all debit cards in your name. Joint account holders should register separately.

Get more information on spending abroad and how to minimise fees and charges.

You can also register your travel plans via Online Banking or by giving us a call or popping in to a branch.

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Lock my card

If you've misplaced your debit card, or want to stop it from being used, you can temporarily lock your card to protect it from unauthorised use. You can lock and unlock your card at any time using your mobile app.

Get Cash

Your mobile app has a function called Get Cash. This lets you take out cash when you don't have your card but need money - great for people who accidently leave their cards at home.

Withdraw up to £130 every 24 hours at our branded ATMs. You must have at least £10 available in your account and an active debit card (locked or unlocked).

Simply log in to your app and click on the “Get Cash” icon - you’ll find it at the bottom of the app home screen.

Find out more

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Make a transfer or payment

You can make payments or transfers on the go by logging in to our mobile app . Using your mobile app you can:

Pay someone new* up to £1000 without needing a card reader
Pay saved payees
Create, amend and cancel regular payments

*There is a maximum of 5 payments totalling £1000 per day. You must be aged 16 or over.

Alternative log in to Online Banking where you can view your balance and statements, make payments, transfers and more to help manage your account.

Find out more about making payments

Find out more about making international payments

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My current account terms, rates and charges

We want to ensure that everyone is aware of their account terms, rates and charges so we've gathered all the important infomration for your NatWest current accounts in one place.

App available to customers aged 11+ with compatible iOS and Android devices and a UK or international mobile number in specific countries. Online Banking available to customers aged 11+ with a NatWest account.

Set up your bank account

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Our mobile app is like a branch in your pocket

Once you've set-up online banking, you can get the mobile app. This is the easiest way to keep an eye on your spending and manage your accounts.

Get the Mobile app

Need help? See how to set up mobile banking

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Online banking lets you manage your account, any time, any day

Setting up online banking takes a few minutes. You'll need your email address, sort code, account number and debit card to hand.

Get started now

Need help? View our online guide

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Get the most from your card

New to NatWest?
If you're new to NatWest, we'll post your Visa debit card and PIN separately within a few days of opening your account. Once your card arrives we'll explain how to activate it.

Already a NatWest customer?
If you're already a NatWest customer and have recently changed your account, there's no need to activate. You get to keep your existing card and PIN.

If your existing card is not Contactless and you have an eligible account, you can request a new card, giving you a quick and simple way to make purchases up to £30.

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Our accessible debit card

We provide all our personal and premier customers with an accessible debit card.

It’s been specially designed to be easier to use, especially if you have accessibility needs. The card has several features:

A notch carved out of the side of the card, to help you work out which way round to insert your card into a cash machine or card reader.
A series of raised dots or lines, so you’ll know which card is your NatWest card.
Telephone numbers on the back of the card are 50% larger to make reading easier.

Numbers on our accessible card are not embossed. If you require braille, large print or audio correspondence, an embossed card accredited by the Royal National Institute of Blind People is available.

Order an embossed accessible debit card

Need help managing your money?

Life’s big moments often mean some kind of financial change. We’ve created helpful tips and tools to help you to manage your finances and support you through life’s important journeys.

See how we can help

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Student Overdraft

Be prepared for any unexpected bills or payments with our interest free Student Overdraft.

Available to NatWest Student current account customers aged 18+. Subject to lending criteria.

Student Overdraft

Contents insurance

Living away from home? Then your most prized possessions that you take with you may no longer be covered by Mum & Dad.

Have a look at our renters insurance. It's flexible, so you can tailor the cover to what you decide to take with you.

Renters Insurance

Graduate account

If you're in your final year of university, you may be wondering what happens to your student account once you finish.

It will turn into a Graduate account once you complete your studies.

Graduate account

Bank accounts packed with benefits

If you're looking for an account with more features, such as car breakdown cover and travel insurance, you may be interested in one of our packaged accounts, such as the Reward Silver or Reward Platinum account. Other non fee paying accounts are available.

Accounts that reward you

New student?

Our Life Moments section is here to help you take control of your finances as you take those first steps as a student. From moving tips to banking and travel advice, NatWest is here to support you at every turn.

Becoming a student

Change your current account

If you'd prefer one of our other accounts, you can change your account online. It's quick and easy to change.

You need to be a current account holder, 18+ and a UK resident.

Sole account holder

I want to change my account

Keep your existing sort code and account number
Arranged overdraft limits will be retained
No impact to your credit rating

Change now

Joint account holders

I want to change my account

Keep your existing sort code and account number
Arranged overdraft limits will be retained
No impact to your credit rating

Change now

Important documents to read

We do our best to ensure everyone is aware of their account terms and conditions, please take some time to review, print and/or save a copy of these.

Welcome guide (PDF, 2 MB)

Mobile and Online banking

5 reasons why you should use our Mobile App

View your balance and statements anytime

Make payments to your saved payees (limits apply)

Pay someone new without a card reader (limits apply)

Pay your bills and manage recurring payments on the go (limits apply)

Transfer money between your accounts

Get the Mobile App

Online Banking is a secure, easy to use and convenient way to manage your account

View your balance

Make payments

Set up and manage your regular payments

Transfer money between your accounts

Set up and go paperless

Use Online Banking

Get the most from your Student account

My Student account

UK Student Offers 2021

£50 cash

tastecard

Offer criteria

Managing my account

Set up your bank account

Need help managing your money?

You may also be interested in

Change your current account

Sole account holder

Joint account holders

Important documents to read

Mobile and Online banking

5 reasons why you should use our Mobile App

Online Banking is a secure, easy to use and convenient way to manage your account

Something else we can help you with?