£175 Switch offer now available with our eligible accounts. Offer T&Cs and restrictions apply.
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Bank accounts
Ready to open a bank account?
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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Fancy an extra £50?
Here's how it works:
Open a Digital Regular Saver (DRS) within 60 days of completing your switch to us. Once you receive your £125, we'll then add another £50 to your DRS within 30 days.
Total earned? £175!
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Everyday bank account
The one that just gets things done.
Basic current account today, access to RBS's vast offering for your future tomorrow.
- Eligible for our £175 Switch offer.
- Access to our 5 star Defaqto rated account.
- Free of monthly fees.
- Quick to set up, easy to use.
Must be 18+ UK resident to apply.
Reward account
The one that gets your money working for you.
Daily spend + Direct Debits = Rewards.
- Eligible for our £175 Sitch offer.
- Get rewarded for everyday banking.
- Earn rewards for spending at our partner retailers with your Royal Bank debit card.
- Every month, earn £4 back in Rewards for paying 2 or more Direct Debits from your reward account - 2 of those Direct Debits need to be at least £2 each.
- All this for £2 a month.
Must be 18+, UK resident, and pay in £1,250 to an eligible Royal Bank account every month. T&Cs apply.
Joint accounts
Share your banking
A joint bank account could make sense if you're looking to share your Select or Reward account with someone you trust.
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Foundation account
A straightforward account
If you're not eligible for the bank account you are applying for, you might be offered the Foundation account instead. You can't apply directly for this account.
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Ukrainian refugee account
Let's get you set up in the UK
We've set up a new account opening process for you. Choose from the languages below to find more details and eligibility criteria.
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Premier accounts
Access extra perks
Premier accounts eligible for our £175 Switch offer.
Enjoy a host of exciting benefits with our Premier current accounts.
Fees may apply to specific products and services.
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Reward Silver
£10 monthly fee
- European travel insurance.
- Mobile phone insurance.
- Fee-free foreign card purchases.
- Plus, all the benefits of the Reward account.
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Reward Platinum
£22 monthly fee
- Worldwide travel insurance.
- UK car breakdown cover.
- Includes all Reward Silver's benefits too.
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Children
Rooster Money
- The pocket money app that builds good money habits for children.
- Keep an eye on their spending with limits and alerts.
- Free Rooster Card subscription for Royal Bank customers with older kids (ages 6+), usually £1.99 per month / £19.99 per year for non Royal Bank customers.
Eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply. Other fees may apply.
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Teens
Revolve account
- Tap to pay with contactless, Google or Apple Pay.
- No fees or overdraft so you don't have to worry about debt.
- Earn 2.25% AER, 2.23% Gross p.a. (variable) interest on your balance. Interest is calculated daily and paid monthly.
Eligibility criteria apply.
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Young adults
Student account
- £85 cash and a 4-year tastecard with our Student bank account. Offer T&Cs apply.
- No monthly account fee.
- Overdraft options available (18+). Subject to status.
Eligibility criteria apply.
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Protecting your money
Eligible deposits with us are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), the UK's deposit guarantee scheme.
Find out more (PDF, 4MB)
How we protect you
Find out more about how we protect your money everyday. Visit our Security Centre to support you stay safe and avoid scams when banking with us.
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Switch to Royal Bank
With another bank? The Current Account Switch Service will move everything from your old account over to us in 7 working days. Let us know in your application if you want to switch and when to get the ball rolling. Click the link below to find out more.
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Supporting our customers
See how we've performed in key service areas and view details on how we support all personal banking customers.
RBS performance indicators (PDF, 72KB)
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