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Name: Student Account
Rating: 4.53 (88 reviews)

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4.43

Based on 88 reviews, last reviewed 18th Apr 2025

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4

The Natwest student account was my first account The Natwest student account was my first account I chose myself as an adult. It came with good rewards and I found it easy to use. There was also help... Read more Reviewed on: 18th April 2025

Latest lowest rating:

1

I would not recommend NatWest to a enemy The most shocking and poor customer service I have ever experienced and can’t believe how NatWest play about with people’s life’s by withholding there... Read more Reviewed on: 7th July 2023

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NatWest’s Student Bank Account is a current account designed for those heading off to further education. The account is free to open and manage, and it comes with the option for an interest-free overdraft. NatWest also offers a freebie when opening a Student Bank Account. Check what the current offer is with NatWest before opening the account.

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NatWest Student Account reviews (88)

Review of the NatWest, Student Account:

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Very simple and easy to use I recommend to students to they can cash in on any benefits before they expire Reviewed on: 16th February 2023

The Natwest student account was my first account

The Natwest student account was my first account I chose myself as an adult. It came with good rewards and I found it easy to use. There was also help in-branch when I needed it. I like the ability to get cash out without your card, this has been helpful for me several times. Reviewed on: 18th April 2025

Great app, branches, and perks. Ts&Cs apply

I really like NatWest branches (my local branch has been refurbished so maybe I'm biased), there are plenty of staff and cash machines, although counter service is sometimes slow. The NatWest app is also one of the best I've used, smooth to open, secure, feature-packed and pleasant to use. Unfortunately, the student account can only be opened online, but the £100 and free taste card make this an attractive offering. The interest free overdraft is also useful, but bear in mind th... Reviewed on: 8th January 2024

I would not recommend NatWest to a enemy

The most shocking and poor customer service I have ever experienced and can’t believe how NatWest play about with people’s life’s by withholding there own money , do not use this bank Reviewed on: 7th July 2023

Love NatWest

I’ve been with NatWest since I was 16 years old! I am now almost 30! I don’t think I would ever change bank! I love NatWest! They are reliable, honest and trustworthy! Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Great app

My favourite part of the app is the spending section which makes it easy to see where your money is going and it allows you to add budget in certain areas and as a university student this is really helpful so I would absolutely recommend the app Reviewed on: 26th March 2023

Theyre perfect and easy to use

Better than Barclays. Boo Barclays. Reviewed on: 18th March 2023

Lovely bank to use

Lovely bank to use and they are always adding new features to the mobile app Reviewed on: 18th March 2023

Brilliant

Easy to use, I already recommended to my all friends and family to. Thanks to the app I can make my life easier, comfortable and I don’t need to going through the all processes from the bank branch Reviewed on: 26th February 2023

Great experience

I've been with Natwest for a few years now (have a basic and student accounts as well as mortgage) and I am really happy with their products Reviewed on: 21st February 2023

Great

Always helpful in my financial services Reviewed on: 21st February 2023

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