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Name: Basic Account
Rating: 4.61 (2097 reviews)

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4.50

Based on 2,097 reviews, last reviewed 21st Apr 2025

2500% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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in the past 90 days

78%

13%

Latest highest rating:

5

Card cloned at ATM and rectified same day we had our debit card cloned from a ATM and Natwest had it all sorted and our account balance restored within the same day. The app is great, lets you... Read more Reviewed on: 21st April 2025

Latest lowest rating:

2

Functional but Underwhelming I opened an account with NatWest when I first moved to the UK — not out of preference, but because I needed an account with a mainstream bank. Since t... Read more Reviewed on: 11th April 2025

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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.

There are a range of current accounts on the market designed for managing your everyday finances. What better way to understand which one’s right for you, than by hearing from existing customers? We collect NatWest Basic Current Account reviews to help you make an inform...

NatWest Basic Account reviews (2097)

Review of the NatWest, Basic Account:

Average - nothing exceptional

NatWest is average as a bank - does the job you expect but little else. I don't think they value long-term customers which is a bit short-sighted in a growing market place, Reviewed on: 8th February 2020

Very positive to still have a branch in our local town.

Very positive to still have a branch in our local town. The customer service is the best i’ve experienced with banks that i’ve been with. I do not like the online banks where i don’t have a physical branch - and every Natwest employee seems to go above and beyond for me when i go in with a problem. Reviewed on: 24th May 2024

I have been a NatWest customer for 15 years and they...

I have been a NatWest customer for 15 years and they have been generally quite good. They have been supportive in various situations when I have needed help and they usually been able to answer any queries that I have. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2024

everything is ok but the overdraft interest is high

everything is ok but the overdraft interest is high Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

I have been with them for years.

I have been with them for years. Customer services are easy to get through to and app is very well designed Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Very good

Very profitable bank. Super easy to use and easy. Lots of possibilities Reviewed on: 15th April 2024

Reliable and trustworthy

I’ve been with NatWest for 10 years and have never had a problem with them. The app is easy to navigate and offers good insights into how you spend your money that have helped by giving me a reality check into how much I am spending in certain categories. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

I like the app - its really easy to use.

I like the app - its really easy to use. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

Excellent service.

Excellent service. Superb products. Reviewed on: 12th April 2024

The best, my son he loves it so much.

The best, my son he loves it so much. Reviewed on: 8th April 2024

Wouldn’t bank anywhere else

Simple easy and trustworthy. Been with NatWest over 15 years Reviewed on: 6th April 2024

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