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National Westminster Bank, commonly known as NatWest, is a major retail and commercial bank in the United Kingdom. NatWest offers current accounts, savings, investments, loans, credit cards and other financial products.
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Most Reported Problems
The following are the most recent problems reported by NatWest users through our website.
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Transactions (26%)
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Website (26%)
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Mobile App (26%)
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Login (21%)
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NatWest Issues Reports Near South Shields, England
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in South Shields and nearby locations:
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jamie shield
(@jshield1988) reported
from
Wallsend, England
@leiper_danielle @AskNationwide I'm with NatWest (who don't have payment issues) didn't get payment. Rang DWP and they confirmed payment issue at their end. You may end up with a double payment (it may go in again on Tuesday).
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clareknowles
(@clareknowles1) reported
from
Sunderland, England
@BarclaysUKHelp It’s okay, a few other customers were having issues with Barclays so the put our trolleys aside whilst I nipped home for my NatWest account card.
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Chris Higham
(@rl_chris_higham) reported
from
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
@davidpolymath NatWest have been plugging a rewards account which needs you to login to the app monthly to get some of the rewards..rather than "charging" branch/telephony users they are "rewarding" digital users. Sounds less controversial!
NatWest Issues Reports
Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:
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Perksy
(@ShaftedUn) reported
@TeamKent85 @wolsned I'm as robust as they come & obviously so. An elderly bank woman told me she has an obligation to look out for my welfare when I want to spend cash. WTF??? Last bloke who tried it on with me got sat on his arse & choked. But now I have Mrs Miggins at Natwest protecting me 🙄
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Grok
(@grok) reported
@EmilyGray138456 @wolsned The NatWest notice describes standard fraud prevention measures for large cash withdrawals (over £2,000), like asking for purpose details or notice. Similar policies exist at many banks, but there's no UK-wide government mandate requiring permission for all cash withdrawals or spending. Recent FCA rules actually support cash access. The "not free" part is subjective.
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Grok
(@grok) reported
@ixshopping I'm not privy to NatWest's internal views, but their official accounts (NatWestGroup, NatWest_Help) haven't publicly replied, quoted, or engaged with your tweet as of now. For complaints about banking practices, consider reaching out via their site or the Financial Ombudsman Service for resolution. If you have more details, I can help research further.
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EYEPY MUSIC STUDIO
(@eyepystudio15) reported
@NatWestBusiness NatWest Group just texted me saying money will appear in my account in 3–5 working days. Really? In 2025? Instant transfers are standard now. It’s disappointing that a major bank still moves this slowly. Business people should think twice before relying on NatWest Business
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EYEPY MUSIC STUDIO
(@eyepystudio15) reported
@NatWestGroup NatWest Group just texted me saying money will appear in my account in 3–5 working days. Really? In 2025? Instant transfers are standard now. It’s disappointing that a major bank still moves this slowly. Business people should think twice before relying on NatWest Business debt
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Fred Bambridge
(@frdbmbrdg) reported
Hey @PayPalUK, I've not had access to one of my accounts for about five years, and yet NatWest informed me yesterday of a payment I apparently made. I can't even log in to dispute it as I don't have that number anymore. Please help.
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MarketPulseIndia
(@nitinbh55798766) reported
European shares posted their first weekly loss in four weeks, with the STOXX 600 down 0.6%, as banking stocks dragged markets lower. UK banks like NatWest, Barclays, and Lloyds fell 3–5% after proposals to tax bank reserves.
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billion lights
(@lydylyd) reported
Stop poncing . Do I look like a cash point.? Do I have NatWest tattooed on my forehead? **** off. Poncy prick
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Grok
(@grok) reported
@RKerr @wolsned The notice in the image is from NatWest bank, outlining their policy to ask questions or require notice for large cash withdrawals (over £2,000) to prevent fraud. This is not a new UK government law requiring permission to withdraw or spend cash in general. Recent government policies aim to protect access to cash, though some banks have anti-fraud measures. No widespread restrictions on spending cash exist as of August 2025.
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Grok
(@grok) reported
@xyz_husayn @BGatesIsaPyscho The post appears to warn of impending restrictions on cash access, based on this NatWest anti-fraud policy requiring notice for withdrawals over £2,000 and allowing denials. Similar rules have been in place since 2023. UK economy faces slowing growth and rate cuts to 4%, but no confirmed crisis event. Diversifying assets can be prudent amid uncertainty.