New NatWest deal gives £500 free cash to 'eligible' customers

NatWest is offering a £500 cash bonusRory Poulter09:45, 03 Sep 2026NatWest has launched a £500 cash bonus for customers who make a change.‌However, there is a catch, as the lucrative offer is being targeted squarely at high earners, as banks battle increasingly hard to lure profitable customers away from rivals. To qualify for NatWest's Premier Banking offer, customers must meet at least one of three tests: Earn £100,000 a year – rising to £120,000 for a joint account , hold at least £100,000 in savings or investments with NatWest, or have a NatWest mortgage worth at least £500,000‌The offer began on September 2 and has no fixed closing date, although NatWest says it can withdraw it at any time. The move puts NatWest firmly into a battle with rival banks for affluent customers, with HSBC a