Step 1
Open our app, and tap 'Payments'
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Available to mobile app customers aged 16+. Add money requests can be made from eligible current & savings accounts. £20,000 limit per individual payment. Requests can only be completed with eligible accounts with participating UK banks and you must have online or mobile banking. Paying bank criteria and limits may apply.
Fast balance top ups with Add money
Want a quick and easy way to add money from an account held elsewhere? Quickly boost your balance in just a few steps in our app.
Go to ‘Payments’ and select ‘Add money’,
- Choose the bank and enter the amount to transfer.
- Approve the transaction in your other banks app and your payment should arrive in seconds.
Most payments are received instantly, though some may take up to 24 hours due to additional checks.
How does Add money work?
Add money uses NatWest Payit™ to make payments between your accounts, without the need for bank details. It uses Open Banking to connect you to the mobile or online banking of your other bank, allowing you to securely log in with your banking credentials and approve your Add money payment.
Once approved, you will be redirected back to our app, where you will receive a payment confirmation, and your account balance will be updated instantly, providing a fast and safe way to transfer funds.
Step 2
Swipe to choose your account you want to add money to, and Tap 'Add money'
Step 3
Scroll and tap which bank you want to add money from
Step 4
Decide how much you want to add and tap 'Continue'
Step 5
Securely approve your 'Add money' request with your other bank
(Approval screens differ between banks)
Step 6
Your 'Add money' request is received in seconds and your balance updated