New bank accounts

bramble1

I applied for a new account with no overdraft with Natwest, i've had my pin through, today my card arrived.

I want to transfer all my money in to this account from my lloyds one and start fresh, do i need to activate anything or can i do this straight away?

jenny_13

You may need to activate the card but the account should already be active so you should be able to do it straight away. Only advice is keep a close idea on any direct debits and leave a bit in Lloyds incase they don't switch over as soon as you tell them.

bramble1

Thanks, my plan has gone wrong, i have no account number on my card and no idea where to find it.

chambta

Natwest cards do not have account numbers on.

You should get a letter with the details but sometimes the card can arrive first.

Short of ringing/going into a branch to ask you may well be able to use your card to join online banking via the Natwest site and all will be revealed.

book12

You can use your card straight away. When receiving your card, you should have some sort of covering letter. If it doesn't say anything about 'activation', that means you can use your card straight away.

sscott5581

Your card does have to be activated and it can be done via online banking.