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Name: Basic Account
Rating: 4.61 (2078 reviews)

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4.50

Based on 2,078 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Mar 2025

1300% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

200% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

78%

13%

Latest highest rating:

5

I've been a valued customer for many years they've a... I've been a valued customer for many years they've always been very helpful and friendly. The customer service is excellent. Reviewed on: 2nd March 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

Really poor customer service When I needed some customer support, they were horrendous. I had the example where I was scammed by a car rental company and lost money and also havin... Read more Reviewed on: 30th January 2025

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About this product

The NatWest Basic Current Account is a free account designed for everyday use. Account holders can benefit from a mobile banking app and 24/7 support. There are also overdraft options available.

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Find out how long account holders have had their Basic Current Accounts with NatWest. Read about the main pros and cons of the account. Learn how responsive the customer service team is and how quickly customer issues are resolved. Read about the mobile banking app and the features it provides. Find out if existing customers would recommend the account to family and friends. Browse our NatWest Basic Current Account reviews to find the ones most useful to you.

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NatWest Basic Account reviews (2078)

Review of the NatWest, Basic Account:

Meets the essentials

Does everything you need to but the app can be confusing to navigate if you're not technology fluent Reviewed on: 13th January 2025

Excellent app

Excellent app easy to use!! A lot of functionality and versatility! Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Great App

Best banking App and most user friendly by far. Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Fab app.

So easy to use and you can do everything you need Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Good app

App is easy to use never had any problems Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Basically Brilliant

I have held my basic bank account with NatWest for over 17 years and have never had any issues whatsoever with it. It was easy to set up and manage my money as it still is. The staff at my local branch are always very friendly and helpful and all queries and information requests are handled in a timely manner with no problems. Everything is always explained in a clear and straightforward way so that I can make informed decisions about my money. Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Easymoney

I do like banking with NatWest firstly I use mobile banking everyday keeps me in touch with my everyday in and outs and check all my bills are being paid on time , and paying friends and family by transfers . Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

The best bank

The best banking app by far,it does it all Telephone service excellent a friendly voice every time .Well done Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Great

I love banking with natwest, its simple and easy to use the app, as each time it updates new features are added like the breakdown costs of things i spend money on which is really helpful to keep a track off. Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Natwest app

Never had any problems and happy with the service Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Super job

Wonderful and helpful tool for all my transactions Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

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