Please note: You should always refer to your loan agreement for exact repayment amounts as they may vary from our results.
Late repayments can cause you serious money problems. See our debt help guides.
Maximum loan
£50,000
Product fee
N/A
Early redemption fee
Yes
| Loan amounts | From £1,000 to £50,000 |
|---|---|
| Loan terms | From 1 year to 8 years |
| Age eligibility | 18 years and over |
| Application fee | No application fee |
| Repayment holiday | Repayment holiday not permitted |
NatWest personal loans are unsecured, meaning you do not need to provide an asset as security against the loan. Instead, your rate will be based on your personal credit rating. While NatWest’s rates are normally competitive, the representative APR may not be the rate you’ll receive: NatWest will offer you a rate based on assessment of your personal financial circumstances.
| Loan type | Unsecured Personal Loan |
|---|---|
| Loan amounts | £1,000.00 to £50,000.00 |
| Loan terms | 1 year to 8 years |
| Loan rate type | Fixed |
| Product fee | 0% |
| Same-day funding available | |
| Instant decisions in most cases | |
| Soft-search facility available | |
| Joint applications | |
| Overpay without penalty | |
| Concurrent loans allowed | |
| Topping-up pays off existing loan and initiates a new loan | |
| Repayment methods | Direct Debit |
Unfortunately, NatWest loans are only available to existing customers who have had another NatWest product for at least 3 to 6 months. However if that’s you, you could get approved for a loan online within minutes and receive your funds the following day if you use online banking.
If you’re getting a loan to make home improvements, you can choose a loan term up to ten years.
You should only apply for a NatWest personal loan if you’re certain you can make your repayments, and you meet the following criteria:
NatWest typically offers loans to applicants with high credit scores. It's important to note that your credit record is just one factor that NatWest considers. However, if you don't have a high credit score, you're very unlikely to get approved for a NatWest loan.
A "Good" or "Excellent" credit rating would require a score of 881 or higher if you're referring to Experian's scale, 531 or higher if you're referring to Equifax's scale and 604 or higher if you're referring to TransUnion's scale.
Yes, NatWest offers instant decisions online in most cases. (Occasionally, more information may be required.) First, you can use the soft-search eligibility checker to find out your chances of getting approved. (This won't affect your credit score.) Then, if you opt to go ahead and apply, you'll get an instant answer. NatWest can also offer same-day funding of your loan.
Yes, NatWest allows you to have more than one loan running at the same time. Each application for credit will be considered on its own merit. Alternatively, NatWest also allows you to effectively "top up" your loan by closing your current loan and starting a new, larger loan.
If you've decided that a personal loan from is right for you, you can head over to 's website to apply. Completing the secure online application form usually takes about 15 minutes. Before you apply, check that you meet the eligibility requirements and have the information and documents you'll need to make the process as straightforward as possible.
In our independent 2024 customer satisfaction survey, 89% of NatWest’s users said they’d recommend the brand to a friend. Customers highlighted the bank’s good customer service and “straightforward” application process. Here’s what some of those NatWest customers had to say:
“It was an easy application process, their customer service is excellent and their rates are reasonable”
“Very quick response, my loan was in my account within hours and NatwWest offer a good interest rate”
“NatWest were very communicative through every stage of the loan process and the interest rate was a good deal”
NatWest personal loans can be used to consolidate debt, but the lender does not offer dedicated debt consolidation loans. As with a normal NatWest personal loan, you’ll need to have been a NatWest current account holder for at least three months to be eligible for a NatWest debt consolidation loan.
You can call customer support on 0345 788 8444. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 3pm (excluding public holidays).
Finder scores, in blue, are based on our expert analysis. We also show reviews from users, where we've received more than 10, with a score in yellow. We gather more reviews from customers every year in Finder's customer satisfaction survey.
To find out more, read our full methodology.
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