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NatWest: Basic Account reviews

Name: Basic Account
Rating: 4.61 (2090 reviews)

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4.49

Based on 2,090 reviews, last reviewed 3rd Apr 2025

1900% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

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Latest highest rating:

5

Love NatWest, they are a great banking app, love the... Love NatWest, they are a great banking app, love the layout of the mobile app and how simple it is to use. Also have great account options for student... Read more Reviewed on: 3rd April 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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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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NatWest Basic Account reviews (2090)

Review of the NatWest, Basic Account:

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Being an octagenarian technophobe, I particularly appreciate having been 'nursemaided' through the on -line switch process when I signed up with them in January this year. Also, despite aforementioned tech fears, their app is very simple to use. However, what I like most of all about them when I call Customer Services is that they unfailingly take the professional courtesy to ASK whether or not it's alright to use my first name. Being unapologetically 'old school' I always thank them and request that they address me by my surname. About six years ago I left Lloyds Bank after nearly half a century's custom for a number of reasons but the thing that powerfully decided me to dump them was that, without exception, they a-u-t-o-m-a-t-i-c-a-l-l-y assumed that it was ok to immediately call me by my first name. No it most definitely is not! It's ove-rfamiliarity and I intensely dislike it. Furthermore, they also irritated me by often enquiring after my health - none of your business thank you very much. Fine if you're regularly dealing over the counter with your usual teller but absolutely not if, over the phone, you're invariably speaking to a complete stranger - far too matey in my oponion. Well done to NatWest in this double connection for avoiding that sort of approach. As the saying has it, "Little things mean a lot": They do. Reviewed on: 15th April 2019

Love NatWest, they are a great banking app, love the...

Love NatWest, they are a great banking app, love the layout of the mobile app and how simple it is to use. Also have great account options for students and savings accounts, they are the best banking app. Reviewed on: 3rd April 2025

Used the NatWest for over 20 years

Used the NatWest for over 20+ years. Majority of my banking is satisfactory but not when it comes to going on holiday. I always advise the bank of my travel dates and they still let me down by allowing payments on my card when I am not in the country. My card was scammed and they blocked my card without contacting me leaving me without money on holiday. I found it impossible to contact them on the phone and I didn’t have access to the internet. What’s the point in notifying them of holiday plans and dates . Reviewed on: 3rd April 2025

After my stroke in 2005 having a Natwest basic accou...

After my stroke in 2005 having a Natwest basic account helped me with the financial difficulties I incurred due to not being able to work. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

great bank had no problem with them always happy to...

great bank had no problem with them always happy to help Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

service Good with a smile On his face Andy

Good customer service with a smile Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Worked with me whilst moving overseas and back home

Worked with me whilst moving overseas and back home Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

Been a customer of NatWest for years - can’t recomme...

Been a customer of NatWest for years - can’t recommend them high enough. Fantastic bank, love them Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

As a long term customerthey have always been helpful...

As a long term customerthey have always been helpful and fair if i've had a problem. Reviewed on: 20th March 2025

Good link to all accounts and easy to use

I have a saver link to my NatWest main account and the interest is good and options to add more money each month with rounds up. It’s easy to access and switch between accounts with NatWest and easy to transfer money back and forth if needed. Lots of info on the app and very informative. Reviewed on: 18th March 2025

Been with them since I started work on 1990

Been with them since I started work on 1990 Reviewed on: 10th March 2025

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