Premier bank accounts

Premier Reward - a premium account that Rewards you

Get our £200 offer when you switch to NatWest

Apply online or via our mobile app to switch a current account held elsewhere using the Current Account Switch Service into a NatWest bank account from 15 February 2024.

Deposit £1,250 into your account and log in to our mobile banking app within 60 days. App eligibility criteria apply. 

When you meet these conditions, we'll pay £200 into your eligible account within 7 days

Your switch must fully complete to receive the incentive, this means your old bank account will close and any funds and Direct Debits will move over to us. The deposit of £1,250 can be made up of multiple credits and must remain in the account for 24 hours. If you've previously received a switcher incentive from NatWest Group since 01 January 2020, you will not be eligible for this offer. Offer can be withdrawn or amended at any time. 

Switch offer T&Cs apply (PDF, 166KB)

A Guide to Switching Current Accounts (PDF, 3MB)

How does the Current Account Switch Service work?

Earn monthly Rewards plus our Premier Banking service

Earn Rewards that you can redeem as cash back, gift cards or e-codes with our retail partners

Get expert help to make the most of your money and tackle life's unexpected surprises with our Premier Banking service

Stay in control with the NatWest app

Arranged overdraft available (subject to eligibility)

Multiple ways to pay: Apple Pay, Google Pay™ and Contactless Debit

£2 monthly fee

What you'll need to open this account

To apply, you need to be 18+ and a UK resident and meet ONE of the following:

Income

A minimum £100k sole income or £120k joint income paid into a NatWest account.

Mortgage borrowings

Have £500k minimum mortgage borrowing with us.

Savings or investments

A minimum £100k savings or investments held with us.

What happens when you switch?

Step 1

We’ll send a request to your old bank to confirm the switch and we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.

Step 2

The account you’re switching from will be closed on your behalf and your balance and payments (like Direct Debits) will be moved to your NatWest account.

Step 3

The switch is complete. Your old bank will make sure that any payments made to your old account are redirected to your NatWest account.

I already have a Premier Reward account

Account features

About Rewards

Earn Rewards

Earn £9 a month back in Rewards for 2 or more Direct Debits – 2 of those Direct Debits need to be at least £4.50 each. Plus, earn an extra £1 a month back in Rewards with 1 mobile app log in.That’s up to £10 a month back in Rewards to spend on whatever you like!

Exchange Rewards

Once you reach £5 in Rewards, the choice is yours. Bank it into your NatWest bank account, trade up for gift cards and e-codes with our partner retailers or donate to one of our chosen charities.

Discover Premier

Help when you need it

With Premier you'll have an expert team available to help with your everyday banking needs, day or night. If you need help with something more complex, we can connect you with the specialists you may need.

Protect what matters

If you need it, you'll also have access to an enhanced level of insurance cover available with Premier Insurance (underwritten by U K Insurance Limited).

Plan for the future

With our Will-writing & Executor Service you could ensure your money and assets are shared according to your wishes in an efficient way, giving you peace of mind. A fee will apply.

The NatWest app

The NatWest app

Stay in control of your money with our easy to use the NatWest mobile app.

Overdraft details

How do overdrafts work?

An arranged overdraft can be useful for short term borrowing. Understand arranged and unarranged overdrafts and their impact on your account. An overdraft is a form of borrowing and is repayable on demand.

How much will an overdraft cost?

Understand the cost and impact of overdrafts and whether you're eligible to apply for one. If you don't repay what is owed, you could harm your credit score and borrowing capability.

Open this account online

Apply online

During the application we'll ask for information about you such as your address, job etc. So have these ready.

Upload your ID

At the end of your application we might ask you to provide photo ID and proof of address. We’ll also ask for a short video to compare to your photo ID. We'll then check your details with our security partners Mitek or DigiDocs.

We'll check your details

We'll check we have everything needed to open your account. We'll then give you a welcome call within two working days.

Start using your new account

Your new account is open. Register for Online banking, download our mobile app and enjoy hassle free banking.

Get ready to apply

Before you apply, we need to check you're happy with a few things. And ask you a few questions up front. Then we can make your application as quick and simple as it can be.

First things first. You can apply if you:

 

Are aged 18+ and a UK resident

Pay in £1,250 each calendar month to any eligible personal current account you have with us.

Do not currently hold 2 Reward accounts.

Not sure a Reward account is for you? Look into our Premier Select bank account with no monthly fee.

 

You also need to meet one of the following:

Earn a minimum of £100k sole income or £120k joint income paid into your NatWest account.

Have £500k minimum mortgage borrowing with us.

Have £100k minimum savings or investments held with us.

Now please take a look at the important legal stuff

How your information might be used

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.

All okay? You’re nearly ready to start.

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.

What would you like to do today?
Do you have a current account with NatWest?

Changing your account to a Premier Reward

You’ll need to change your existing account to a Premier Reward account. It won’t take long, and you only need the account number and sort code of your existing account.

As you're changing your existing account to another, you'll: 

  • Keep your existing sort code, account number and debit card. Your existing standing orders and direct debits will stay the same.
  • Retain your arranged overdraft limit​.
  • See no impact to your credit rating​.

If you're a non-UK resident, we can only change your account to our Premier Select account.

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.

As a 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. 

You're all set

During the application, you'll need the account number and sort code of the current account you want to change. You can find these in your app/Online Banking.

As you're changing your existing account to another, you'll: 

  • Keep your existing sort code, account number and debit card. Your existing standing orders and direct debits will stay the same.
  • Retain your arranged overdraft limit​.
  • See no impact to your credit rating​.

If you're a non-UK resident, we can only change your account to our Premier Select account.

You're all set

You’ll need these bits of info handy for your application:

  • The account number, sort code and debit card number of the bank account you want to switch to NatWest.
  • The account number and sort code of your existing NatWest current account.

The Current Account Switch Service will move everything across from your old bank account to your NatWest current account within 7 working days. 

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