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Build habits to help you reach your savings goals

Couch to Cash: the £5k Challenge

What is Couch to Cash?

NatWest's Couch to Cash: the £5k Challenge is all about helping you build smart, consistent habits to help you reach your saving goals. From developing good routines and making mindful choices to help you reach your target, steady progress and consistency are key. 

We know £5,000 might not be the right goal for everyone, what matters most is setting a target that's right for you - that could be your first £100 in savings or maybe even more than £5,000. Whatever works for you and your goal, whether that's saving for a big adventure, or building an emergency fund to help you feel more secure about the future.

Alistair and Jonny Brownlee

Introducing our NatWest ambassadors

No strangers to a challenge, Team GB legends and triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee know what it takes to work towards a long-term goal. That's why they're teaming up with NatWest to help you reach your financial goals one step at a time. 

Alistair and Jonny are calling on you to think about your own savings ambitions and most importantly, to help you get started on working towards them. From setting realistic monthly targets to 'loud budgeting', making small, manageable changes could help saving feel more achievable.

 

Watch the Brownlee brothers in action

The Challenge

Getting started can be daunting, but with a bit of support it doesn't need to be scary. A little more action feels good, so stop procrastinating and dream big -  you've got this. 

Top tips for saving

We know having a goal in sight could give you the motivation you need to stay focused on the finishing line. We've got the tools you need to help you set those goals and build the savings habits that could help you stay the course.

 

Savings goals available on instant access savings accounts. Account criteria apply.

Set your savings goal

Our Savings Goal Tool could help you set a savings goal that you can actually achieve. Tell it what you're saving for and how much you need, and it'll show you how much to save each month to get there and help you track your progress along the way.

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Save as you spend

Saving little and often soon adds up. Round Ups sends the spare change from your debit card spends to your savings account. You can even multiply your Round Ups by up to five times, helping you hit your goal faster.

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Use budgeting tools

Budgeting could be your best friend when it comes to saving. Track your spending in our app, or use our budget calculator to find out how your finances shape up and see where you could be saving.

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Talk to an expert

It’s always good to check in on your finances. A Financial Health Check is a free, confidential chat with a NatWest expert who can give you helpful hints, tips, and ideas to boost your financial well-being.

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Ready to start saving?

Why not check out all our savings accounts to see which one might be right for you? You can try out our savings calculator too and get an idea of how much interest you could earn.