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Buying a car

A loan for the car you've been dreaming of

Representative 7.1% APR

This rate is available on loans between £7,500 and £14,950. Other loan amounts are available at alternative rates. Our rates depend on your circumstances and loan amount and may differ from the Representative APR.

About Royal Bank of Scotland car loans

A car loan from Royal Bank could help you spread the cost of a new or used car you always wanted. 

It's easy to apply online. You can get a quote at the start of your application and then decide if you want to take out a loan or not.

You could get your loan funds on the same day if you apply online, are unconditionally accepted and sign your loan documents before 5.45pm Mon-Fri. Sometimes we need to contact you for more information, so it can take a little longer.

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Car loan calculator

Home improvement loans are available over an extended term, up to 10 years.

How much would you like to borrow?

Representative 50  APR

The Representative APR changes based on the amount you borrow. You can borrow more than £7,500 over a period of up to 8 years. 

Representative 50  APR

The Representative APR changes based on the amount you borrow. 

How long would you like to repay?

20 Months

Representative Example

Borrowing

£7,500

Over

0 months

Monthly Repayment

£137.55

Total Repayment

£8,253.00

Representative

3.9

% APR

(Annual Percentage Rate)
Interest rate

3.9

% p.a.

(Fixed)

The rate you pay depends on your circumstances and loan amount and may differ from the Representative APR. We will never offer you a rate exceeding 29.9% p.a. (fixed), regardless of loan size. This means you're not guaranteed to get the rate you see in the calculator.

Car loan repayment terms

This is the length of time you can take a loan over, depending on the amount you're borrowing.

Understanding APR

If you're feeling a bit confused about APR, take a couple of minutes to read our quick guide.

Things to consider before buying a car

Think about all the costs involved with your car

It’s easy to focus on the car price, but you might also want to set aside some of your loan to get your car ready for the road. Keep in mind:

  • The costs of any repairs that might be needed
  • The car running costs such as breakdown cover or MOT.
  • The costs of paperwork like car insurance or registration.

For more information read our guide to buying a car.

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Find a little flexibility with our repayment holiday

When you apply for a loan, based on your circumstances, we might give you the opportunity to defer your first repayment. 

  • It's only available at the start of your loan term
  • You can defer your first loan repayment for a three month period
  • If this option is available to you, we'll show the details of your repayment holiday during the quote stage of your application

What to know about a car loan

Benefits

See your personalised quote

We’ll confirm your loan amount and rate at the start of your application with no harm to your credit rating. All this if you’re a Royal Bank of Scotland current account customer and applying in your name only.

Money in your account quickly

You could get your loan funds on the same day if you apply online, are unconditionally accepted and sign your loan documents before 5.45pm Mon-Fri (excludes Bank Holidays). Sometimes we need to contact you for more information, so it can take a little longer.

You can repay your loan early

If you find you have a wee bit more money in your account you might decide to repay your loan early. It's important to remember that you will pay an early repayment charge.

Mobile App features

Manage your loan in the mobile app

View your credit score

What you should know

Our mobile app is available to customers with compatible iOS and Android devices and a UK or international mobile number in specific countries.

Borrowing options

Make sure a personal loan is right for you

There are lots of different options when it comes to borrowing money. Depending on what you need money for, a credit card or overdraft might be a more suitable option. Compare your different borrowing options to find out what best suits your needs.

Let's get ready to apply

Before you apply, we need to check you're happy with a few things.

First, you can apply online if you:

  • are 18+ and a UK resident with a Royal Bank of Scotland current account (held for 3+ months)
  • have not been declared bankrupt in the last 6 years
  • have not applied for a personal loan with us within the last 28 days

Now please read a few other important things:

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. 

Ready to apply?

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

What device are you using?
Are you using your mobile, or something else, to apply for a loan?
Is our app on the device you’re using right now?
The Royal Bank of Scotland app is the easiest way for you to apply for a loan. Do you have it on this device?
Are you applying on your own?

Great, let's get started

Just a heads up - you'll be asked to log into the Royal Bank of Scotland mobile app to start your loan application.

You're about to start your application so just a heads up:

To apply for a joint loan applicants must both:

  • be 18+ and a UK resident;
  • hold a Royal Bank of Scotland current account for at least 3 months+
  • have not been declared bankrupt in the last 6 years; and
  • not have applied for a loan in the last 28 days.
  • you'll be asked to log into the Royal Bank of Scotland mobile app to start your loan application.

The main applicant (the person about to start the application) should have both of your addresses, incomes and outgoings to hand. 

Do you have Royal Bank of Scotland digital banking?
If you know your digital banking details we can pre-fill some of your info - making the application process faster.
Are you applying on your own?

Log in to start your application (please read the below carefully)

To apply, you’ll need to log in to Digital Banking, then return to our loans page.

How to apply:

(Please take notes or a picture of this, so you remember)

  1. Log in to Digital Banking.
  2. Choose ‘Loans’ (it’s under ‘Our Products’, bottom right).
  3. You’ll return to our loans page.
  4. Choose ‘Apply for a loan’.
  5. Choose ‘Let’s start’ (under ‘Ready to apply?’).

 

Log in and apply

Log in to start your application (please read the below carefully)

To apply, you’ll need to log in to Digital Banking, then return to our loans page.

How to apply:

(Please take notes or a picture of this, so you remember)

  1. Log in to Digital Banking.
  2. Choose ‘Loans’ (it’s under ‘Our Products’, bottom right).
  3. You’ll return to our loans page.
  4. Choose ‘Apply for a loan’.
  5. Choose ‘Let’s start’ (under ‘Ready to apply?’).

 

Log in and apply

Let’s get you signed up for Digital Banking

You’ll need to sign up for digtial banking with us in order to apply for a loan. The good news is that it normally takes only 5 minutes and all you’ll need is your sort code, account number and your Royal Bank of Scotland Debit Card, if you have one.

Do you have Digital Banking?
Got Digital Banking? We’ll pre-fill some of your info – so it’s faster for you to apply.
Are you applying on your own?

Log in to start your application (please read the below carefully)

To apply, you’ll need to log in to Digital Banking, then return to our loans page.

How to apply:

(Please take notes or a picture of this, so you remember)

  1. Log in to Digital Banking.
  2. Choose ‘Loans’ (it’s under ‘Our Products’, bottom right).
  3. You’ll return to our loans page.
  4. Choose ‘Apply for a loan’.
  5. Choose ‘Let’s start’ (under ‘Ready to apply?’).

 

Log in and apply

Log in to start your application (please read the below carefully)

To apply, you’ll need to log in to Digital Banking, then return to our loans page.

How to apply:

(Please take notes or a picture of this, so you remember)

  1. Log in to Digital Banking.
  2. Choose ‘Loans’ (it’s under ‘Our Products’, bottom right).
  3. You’ll return to our loans page.
  4. Choose ‘Apply for a loan’.
  5. Choose ‘Let’s start’ (under ‘Ready to apply?’).

 

Log in and apply

Let’s get you signed up for Digital Banking

You’ll need to sign up for Digital Banking with us in order to apply for a loan. The good news is that it normally takes only 5 minutes and all you’ll need is your sort code, account number and your Royal Bank of Scotlan debit card, if you have one.