Easy to use online banking. (natwest.co.uk)

Member Name: ktbainbridge

Product:	natwest.co.uk
Date:	21/09/09 (21 review reads)
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Advantages: Easy to navigate around.

Disadvantages: Takes a whiel to get up and running.

Natwest was the first bank account I ever opened up. I had a step account (whatever that means!) with a solo bank card. I soon realized that popping to the bank or the cash point every time I wanted a statement was quite hard work and worked out how to sign up to the internet and telephone banking.

You have to register and then wait for an activation code to be sent through the post. The downside to this is that you don't get instant access, obviously, but this doesn't make it more secure.

Once your activation codes come through the post you just have to sign onto www.natwest.co.uk, enter your activation code and set up your personal details etc. You chose a pass word and pin code. Make sure this is something that's easier to remember as if you forget it it takes some time to change it and means you will not have access for a while. Its also the code you will use when you phone up for over the phone banking too.

The biggest bonus about natwest online banking is that you can make fast transfers to accounts with other banks yourself and don't need to phone up to do this like with some other banks.

Natwest send you a card reader, and when you want to do something on the internet that needs some extra security you put your card in the reader and it gives you a pin code to enter into the internet to prove you are who you say.

I would recommend Natwest online banking as it is simple and easy to use, it is extra secure and you can find almost anything you need to on there, loans, credit cards, mortgages etc.

Summary: Best way to check your bank account.