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Investing

Investments could help you make more of your money. 

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The value of investments can fall as well as rise, and you may not get back the full amount you invest. Eligibility criteria, fees and charges apply.

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Why invest?

Whether you're planning a big move or a holiday of a lifetime, considering your long-term financial goals can be worthwhile. Investing over five years or more has the potential to grow your money and could help you work toward these goals. Savings can also be a practical choice, offering easy access to funds for unexpected expenses or short-term needs.

Having a balanced financial plan with a mix of savings and investments might provide flexibility and financial security. Keep in mind, investments come with risks and their value can fluctuate, so it’s prudent to maintain accessible savings that cover around four months' worth of expenses before exploring investment options.

Explore our investment accounts

We offer a range of investment options, including accounts which help you make the most of tax-efficient savings, like ISAs, Junior ISAs and pensions. Whether you're planning for retirement, saving for your child's future, or looking for a smart way to invest, we could help.

  • Start from £50.
  • Choose from five ready-made investment funds managed by our experts at Coutts.
  • Keep track of online investments and manage your money. 
  • Activate, pause, or change monthly payments to suit your budget.

Stocks and Shares ISA

An easy, tax-efficient way to get started

Invest up to £20,000 in the current tax year with no UK Income or Capital Gains Tax.

Move your other ISAs to us and see everything in one place.

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General Investment Account

A flexible way to invest, when you've used your ISA allowance

You can invest an unlimited amount, have flexible access to your money, and manage it alongside other NatWest accounts. Any returns may be subject to UK Income and Capital Gains Tax.

You can withdraw money from a General Investment Account whenever you like, but it is designed for the long-term.

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Personal Pension

A tax-efficient path to financial security in retirement

Choose a ready-made investment that suits your retirement goals and investment style if you don't have a workplace pension

Transfer existing pensions for a clearer view of your retiremant plans (exit fees may apply)

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Junior Stocks and Shares ISA

Give your child a head start with investing

Invest an initial amount of £50 or set up a regular monthly payment from just £10.

Invest up to £9,000 per child for the current tax year with no UK Income or Capital Gains Tax. 

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Why invest with NatWest Premier banking?

Transparent fees

We keep fees low so you can make the most of your money. Fees are 0.55% of your investment or less, which is 55p for every £100.

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Simple, ready-made funds

Choose from our five specially designed ready-made funds, tailored to match your risk preference, and you could see your money grow over the long term

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Experts you can trust

We’ve partnered with Coutts since 1969. They look after £46.5bn of investment funds (Q3 2024) and have more than 300 years of experience.  And you could book a free consultation with Premier Financial Planning.

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How to get started investing

Opening an account with us is as easy as following these four simple steps. 

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Where will you invest my funds?

Our five ready-made investment funds are well-diversified. They invest in a wide range of organisations and industries around the world.

You can find out where we’ll invest your money by checking the latest available fund factsheets.

Things to think about before investing

How are the ready-made funds performing?

Compare the ready-made investment funds and their potential for returns.

How can your money lose value over time?

Learn more about how inflation can affect your investments.

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Looking for online investment advice?

Get expert investment advice tailored to you from our Online Investment Advice service, to help you invest in the right way for you. 

Book a video call with one of our Digital Wealth Managers who'll guide and support you through our specially designed online service to find out: 

  • How much you can afford to invest monthly, or as a lump sum or both.
  • Which of our investment funds could be right for you.

Only pay a one-off £200 advice charge if you invest (this is a one-off fee per advice). We won’t charge you anything if we think investing isn’t right for you.