NatWest Complaints
NatWest receives more complaints than most banks.
What customers experience
NatWest received 191,673 complaints in the 2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30 reporting period -- that is roughly 3.0 complaints per 1,000 accounts, which is below the sector average of 7.4. Compared to other banks, NatWest receives fewer complaints per customer.
Total Complaints
191,673
In 2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30
Rate (per 1,000 accounts)
3.0 →
Sector Average
7.4
per 1,000 accounts
Complaints by Product
| Product ↕ | Complaints ↕ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Banking and credit cards | 171,157 | 89.3% |
| Home finance | 13,311 | 6.9% |
| Investments | 491 | 0.3% |
| Insurance & pure protection | 164 | 0.1% |
| Decumulation & pensions | 82 | 0.0% |
How does NatWest compare?
Complaint rate per 1,000 accounts
How to Complain About NatWest
Complaints Contact Details
Phone
0800 015 0319Post
NatWest Complaints, Freepost NatWest Complaints
Online Form
Submit complaint online →Steps to Escalate Your Complaint
Contact NatWest complaints team
Call 0800 015 0319, visit a branch, or use the online form. NatWest will acknowledge your complaint and investigate.
Wait for a final response or request a deadlock letter
NatWest has 8 weeks to resolve your complaint under FCA rules. If they send a final response you disagree with, you can escalate.
Escalate to the Financial Ombudsman Service
If your complaint is unresolved after 8 weeks, or you have a final response letter, contact the Financial Ombudsman at financial-ombudsman.org.uk or call 0800 023 4567.
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NatWest must respond to your complaint within 8 weeks. If they don't resolve it, you can escalate to the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Bottom Line
NatWest receives more complaints than most banks, which is worth knowing if you are thinking about switching. Existing customers who have had problems should know that the data backs up their experience -- you are not being unreasonable. Consider using our complaint letter generator below.
About This Data
Data sourced from official UK regulators for the period 2025-01-01 to 2025-06-30. Complaint rates are calculated per 1,000 accounts. Ombudsman uphold rate from the Financial Ombudsman Service. Full methodology