The transfer of your branch and Private Banking account to Santander
In August 2010, we announced the sale of NatWest branches and accounts in Scotland and RBS branches and accounts in England and Wales to Santander. The sale follows an agreement reached with the European Commission in December 2009 and is subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions.
If you are a Private Banking customer and have an account with NatWest in Scotland , your account will be included as part of the sale to Santander.
The sale is expected to complete during the second half of 2012, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions.
Working together for a smooth transfer
Making the process easy for customers has been at the forefront of our thinking and over recent months both banks have been working on ensuring a smooth transition.
It's business as usual
You remain a valued customer of NatWest and we look forward to continuing to provide you with the quality of service and support that you have come to expect.
The staff at your local branch will continue to look after your banking needs before, during and after the transition to Santander.
If and when any changes are needed, we’ll be in contact with you.
What this means for Private Banking customers
Banking in Scotland
If you have an account at an NatWest branch in Scotland, your local branch and your accounts included in the sale will transfer to Santander when the sale completes. Please continue to liaise with your Relationship Manager as you do currently. You can continue using your NatWest branch and your account, loan or any other service in exactly the same way as you do now.
Banking in England and Wales
If your account is at a branch of NatWest in England and Wales you are unlikely to be affected by the sale.
Questions about the sale
If you have further questions or would like more information, you can either speak to your Relationship Manager or see the Frequently Asked Questions section on the site. You may also want to make use of the ‘Got a question?’ search tool.
If you have any further questions about the sale, please call our dedicated Branch Sale Helpline on 0800 210 0213 (Minicom 0800 404 6161). Calls may be recorded.
Branch Sale Checker
Enter your sort-code to find out if your branch will be sold to Santander.
Your Journey to Santander
About Santander
For more information about Santander, please click here
Useful contact details
For your everyday telephone banking and Digital Banking contact details, please click here
Frequently Asked Questions
For further information about the sale, please click here
Got a question?
Get in touch
Call 0800 210 0213 (Minicom 0800 404 6161)
Calls may be recorded.
Opening hours: 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and
10am to 4pm weekends and Bank Holidays.

