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Open a Reward bank account

Switch a bank account to our Reward account and you could get our £175 Switch offer. Offer T&Cs apply. 

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To apply, you need to be 18+ and a UK resident. You need to also pay in £1,250 to an eligible Royal Bank account every month. You can only hold a maximum of 1 Reward account in your name, and 1 in joint names.

Switch to us and you could get £175

Apply online or through our mobile app to switch your current account held elsewhere into an eligible Select or Reward account. Use the Current Account Switch Service and you could receive £175.

Use Current account switch service and you could get £175

1. Switch to us

Don't have a current account with us?  

Simply open an eligible Select or Reward account and switch your bank account to us using the Current Account Switch Service.

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2. Within 60 days of switching

Pay in £1,250

This can be made of multiple payments and must remain in the account for 24 hours.

 

Log in to our mobile app

This can be done on any device that supports the Royal Bank mobile banking app.

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3. You're all set

When you've met these conditions, we'll pay £175 into your eligible account within 30 days, provided that your account stays open. 

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Specific account eligibility criteria & conditions apply. Monthly account fees may apply. Offers can be withdrawn or amended at any time due to limited availability. Offers T&Cs and restrictions apply. You are not eligible for these offers if you already have a current account with Royal Bank, if you're switching a current account from NatWest Group (NatWest or Ulster Bank NI), or if you've received a switch incentive from NatWest Group before.

What happens when you switch?

Step 1

We'll send a request to your old bank to confirm the switch and we'll keep you updated every step of the way.

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Step 2

Your old account will be closed on your behalf. Your balance and payments (like Direct Debits) will be moved to your Royal Bank account. 

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Step 3

The switch is complete. Once you've met our switch offer eligibility criteria, you'll get £175 within 30 days. 

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A Reward bank account for a little something extra

Earn from 1% in Rewards when you spend with your Royal Bank debit card at our partner retailers. 

Redeem Rewards as money back into your current account, trade them up for eGift cards, or donate them to charity.

Easy-to-use mobile banking app.

Arranged overdraft available (subject to eligibility).

Choose your way to pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay™ or Contactless Debit Card. Limits apply.

£2 monthly fee.

Our App is available to personal and business banking customers aged 11+ using compatible iOS and Android devices. You'll need a UK or international mobile number in specific countries. 

Learn how to earn and exchange Rewards

Earn Rewards

Up to £5 a month back

Earn £4 a month back in Rewards for 2 or more Direct Debits (2 of those Direct Debits needs to be at least £2 each). Plus, earn an extra £1 a month back in Rewards with 1 mobile app log in. That's up to £5 a month back in Rewards to spend on whatever you like!

Also earn from 1% in Rewards when you spend with your Royal Bank debit card at our partner retailers. Check out our current retailers in the mobile app. 

Your Rewards balance can grow quickly, they're easy to earn and they're easy to exchange!

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Exchange Rewards

For cash back, gift cards and more

Once you reach £5 in Rewards, the choice is yours. Redeem Rewards as money back into your current account, trade them up for eGift codes, or donate to one of our chosen charities.

How to exchange your Rewards?

Great news, there is no need to set up your Rewards. You can see your MyRewards balance and claim straight from the Royal Bank app with the touch of a button. There's no need to use a password. 

Keep in mind, if you choose to bank your Rewards it will take 5 working days to clear. 

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Our range of savings accounts

We have a range of savings accounts available to our current account holders.

How to apply online

Apply online

During the application we'll ask for information about you such as your address, job etc. So have these ready.

Provide your ID

You'll need to provide proof of your ID and address. You might be able to do this online, look out for an email from us.

Check your details

We'll check we have everything we need to open your account. Look out for your new debit card in the post.

Your account is open

Start using your new account. Log in to Digital banking and download our mobile app to bank on the go.

Get ready to apply

To make sure this account is right for you, please take your time to understand how you can earn and exchange Rewards. Not sure yet? Take a look at our Select everyday bank account with no monthly fee.

Before you apply, we need to check you're happy with a few things. And ask you a few questions up front. Then we can make your application as quick and simple as it can be.

First things first. You can apply if you:

  • are aged 18+ and a UK resident
  • will pay in £1,250 each calendar month to any eligible personal current account you have with us
  • do not currently hold 2 Reward accounts (1 sole and 1 joint).

Now please take a look at the important legal info

If you carry on applying, it means you're happy with what's in these documents, including the FSCS information sheet. And happy to view your statements in Digital Banking - not posted. Please take some time to review, print and/or save the important information.

How your information might be used

It's important for you to understand how we use and share your information. Please read this short summary before you continue with your application.

As part of the checks that we will complete to verify your identity, we’ll take an image of your face so that it can be compared with your photo ID and this biometric data is captured.

All okay? You’re nearly ready to start.

To speed up your application for our Reward account, we need to do a few final checks with you. They'll only take a minute.

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Do you have our app on a mobile device?
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Here's a few steps to get started

If you're already using a device with the Royal Bank app, select the 'Start application' button below. 

You will need the most up to date version of the app, to make changes to your account. 

To open a new account: 

  1. Once logged in to the app, choose 'Apply' and then current accounts. 
  2. Then choose what type of account you would like to open.

To change your account type or switch into your existing account: 

  1. Once logged in, click into the account you wish to change or switch.
  2. Choose either the 'Change my account type' or 'Switch my account' option. 

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You'll need our app to continue

To change your existing account or apply for a new Reward account, you’ll need to use our mobile app..

It won’t take long to download and get set up.

You just need:

  • Your Digital Banking PIN and password.
  • Your mobile phone to get your one-time passcode.
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How to download and apply via the app

First, download the app:

  1. On your mobile or tablet, open the camera and point your device at the QR code.
  2. Follow the link that pops up to download the app.
  3. Use your details to log in and follow the below. 

To open a new account:

  1. Once logged in to the app, choose 'Apply' and then current accounts. 
  2. Then choose what type of account you would like to open.

To change to a different account type or to switch into your existing account: 

  1. Click into the account you wish to change or switch, then select 'Change my account type' or 'Switch my account' to begin your application. 

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Available on selected devices.

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You're all set

Your application will be completely online, and you won't need to post us any information or visit a branch.

  1. Tell us a bit about yourself and we’ll set up your account.
  2. Our partner Mitek will then check your identity by matching you to your Photo ID. Your Photo ID must be a Passport, UK or EU/EEA Driving Licence or an EU/EEA National ID card.  You'll need a device with a camera to upload these. We might also ask for a valid proof of address.  You'll need a device with a camera to upload these. If you don't have your ID to hand you can finish this step later.
  3. Once they’ve confirmed your identity we’ll activate your account.

Please note, a partial switch does not qualify for any switch incentives we may offer. 

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Here's what to do next

We’ve made a few changes to how we open joint bank accounts.

The button below takes you to a dedicated page explaining exactly what you need to open your account.

In summary:

  1. You create a joint account by adding the second applicant to an existing account.
  2. You can either add the second applicant to an existing account, or if you’d like a completely new account, one of you can open a new account and then add the second applicant once it’s open. 
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