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The Current Account Switch Service will do all the work when it comes to switching. This will include moving everything across from your old account to your new NatWest account, including Direct Debits, standing orders etc. all within 7 working days. All you need to do is tell us the details of your old bank account and when you want the Switch to start.

How does the Switch Service work?

Our mobile app is available to Online Banking customers with a UK or international mobile number in specific countries.

What can you get up to with our mobile app?

Log in with your fingerprint on selected Apple and Android devices– it’s simple, secure and fast.

View, cancel and amend your regular payments – so you manage your bills where and when it suits you. Limits apply.

Easily pay family and friends using their mobile number - (as long as they have our mobile app or are registered for Paym). Pay Your Contacts makes it quick and easy, and they’ll get the money instantly. Limits apply.

Get cash without your card – Ideal if you’ve left your card at home. Simply go to any NatWest or Tesco cash machine and follow the steps in the app. You can withdraw up to £130 every 24 hours.

That’s only half the story. Find out what else you can do. More about Mobile app.

When applying for a Joint bank account, make sure you have the ID details for both people who are looking to open the joint account.

Use your Visa Debit card to pay for day-to-day purchases.

Plus you can make contactless payments quickly and securely for items up to £30. And you can also pay contactless by using Apple Pay or Google Pay.

An Arranged Overdraft is a short-term way to borrow and can be a really useful way to pay for unexpected bills. An Arranged Overdraft means we’ve approved extra funds for you, which are available on your current account.

What you should know

You can arrange an overdraft with this bank account. We will only charge you interest and/or fees if you use your Arranged Overdraft. Subject to eligibility.

How much will I get?

It depends. We’ll look at your individual circumstances and decide on your overdraft limit. We’ll take into account age, earnings and credit rating.  

More about Overdrafts

Access your account wherever, whenever with 24/7 banking through online banking, our mobile app or one of our UK call centres.

Text alerts are another way to keep tabs of your money. You can set up text alerts to know your balance at a specific time, or if your money goes below a certain limit. Plus easily manage your Direct Debits like household bills, gym memberships etc.