Natwest issues warning to millions of customers who face being 'contacted'

THE HIGH STREET BANKING GIANT, WHICH IS RIVALLED BY SANTANDER, HSBC UK, LLOYDS, HALIFAX, BARCLAYS AND NATIONWIDE, IS SHAKING THINGS UP FOR SAVERS. 09:23, 01 Jun 2025 NatWest has made a big

change for millions of customers - and warned they face being "contacted". The high street banking giant, which is rivalled by Santander, HSBC UK, Lloyds, Halifax, Barclays and

Nationwide, is shaking things up for savers. The high street bank is cutting interest rates on a range of accounts from this week, including its Digital Regular Saver, Flexible Saver and

Help to Buy ISA. The digital regular saver, flexible saver, savings builder and cash ISA are among other rates falling. Rates on three other savings accounts and a kids current account will

be slashed from July 15. READ MORE LLOYDS BANK BRINGS IN BIG CHANGE AND ANYONE WHO IS IN A 'COUPLE' WILL BENEFIT NatWest customers with a children's First Saver account and a

balance of more than £1 will see the interest rate fall from 2.25% to 2.05%. If you've got a First Reserve account with £1 or more in the account, the interest rate will fall from 1.25%

to 1.15%. Article continues below A spokesperson for NatWest said: "Following the Bank of England base rate cut, we have made reductions to some of our variable rate savings accounts.

We will communicate these changes to customers in due course, giving at least 14 days’ notice of any changes. "Details of these changes are available on our website now." It comes

as it emerged NatWest has acted as Sole Debt Advisor and Sole Private Placement Agent to Birmingham Airport, supporting the successful structuring and execution of a new £150 million Capex

facility and £80m institutional investor private placement. Gazal Heda, Head of Debt Advisory at NatWest, said: "We’re proud to support Birmingham Airport in securing this strategic

financing package, positioning the airport for continued growth. This transaction reflects our sector expertise and commitment to delivering tailored, value-driven solutions for UK

infrastructure clients.” Article continues below Simon Richards, Chief Finance & Sustainability Officer, Birmingham Airport, said: “This new partnership will be responsible for unlocking

the next stage of growth at Birmingham Airport. Investing in our infrastructure will enable us to continue to reach near double digit growth, improving and enhancing facilities for our

passengers, partners, and people. "Currently on track to reach 18 million passengers by 2033, this financing will ensure we grow responsibly and sustainably, bringing greater economic

value to the Midlands region and beyond.”