How can I make an international payment

How can I make an international payment?

Making an international payment using the mobile app or online banking is just as secure as it is to make one in branch. You can make a payment to a new or an existing payee, quickly and easily, in the comfort of your home. Criteria apply.

What you'll need to send an international payment

When making an international payment, make sure you have the beneficiary’s:

Name and address
Bank name and address
Bank Identifier Code (SWIFT BIC)
International Bank Account Number (IBAN)*

* A National Clearing Code (NCC), also known as a Routing Code, is required for payments without an IBAN. If you enter a NCC, you will require the recipient’s bank account number.

Make a payment using our mobile app

To send an international payment using our mobile app, you'll need to make the first payment using online banking. After this payment is made, you will be able to send funds to the international payee using the mobile app.

What you'll need

The latest version of the NatWest International mobile app
A personal current or savings bank account
The first payment must be made in online banking

Your step-by-step guide

Login to the mobile app
Select the account that you want to make the payment from
Select 'Payments'
Choose 'International payment'
Select 'Make on international payment'
Select 'Choose who to pay or pay someone new'
Under 'Your payees', choose an existing payee
Key the amount in either foreign currency or GBP
Choose the payment date and advise the fees you want to pay
Add a statement reference (optional)
Check the payment details and select 'Initiate payment'

Learn more about our mobile app

App available to customers aged 11+ with compatible iOS and Android devices and a Channel Islands, Isle of Man, UK or international mobile number in specific countries.

Make a payment using online banking

If paying someone new:

Log in and select Payments & Transfers.
Under International Payments, choose Pay someone new.
Enter country, currency, and amount.
Calculate exchange rate and click Next.
Choose payment type and fees.
Enter payee details.
Review summary and authorise using card reader or mobile app.
Confirmation screen will appear.

If paying a saved payee:

Log in to Online Banking.
Select Payments & Transfers.
Under International Payments, choose Pay one of your saved payees.
Select account and payee.
Enter amount and calculate exchange rate.
Choose payment type and fees.
Review summary and confirm payment.
Authorise if required (card reader or mobile app).

Additional Information

Learn more about online banking

Online banking available to customers aged 11+ with a NatWest International account.

How can I make an international payment?