Forex Broker NatWest Markets Trading Review

Performance Matrix

Main Score & Risk Matrix

N/A

Score

1.6

Very Poor

Our review desk considers this broker unsuitable for most traders until transparent licensing, stronger compliance evidence, and clearer client-fund protections are demonstrated.

License 1.8

Business 1.1

Risk Control 1.4

Software 2.1

Regulatory 1.6

Terminal Snapshot

NatWest Markets Trading Conditions

Registered Region United Kingdom

Operating Period 5-10 years

Minimum Deposit $100

Spread N/A

Licenses N/A

Contact Email support@natwestmarkets.com

Contact Number +44 (0)20 7672 1219

Website ci.natwest.com

Balanced Review

Pros & Cons

Pros

Diverse array of trading instruments including Forex, stocks, and cryptocurrencies
Access to advanced trading platforms such as MT4/MT5
Multiple account types catering to different trader needs
Competitive trading conditions with variable spreads
Instant deposit options via credit/debit card and cryptocurrency

Cons

Not regulated by any recognized financial authority
Lack of fund protection measures for clients
Limited educational resources for beginner traders
Potential withdrawal fees and other hidden charges
Restricted trading instruments compared to competitors

Compliance Desk

Regulatory Licenses

0.0/10

No structured regulatory license cards have been configured yet.

Peer Benchmark

Broker Comparison

Feature	NatWest Markets	FXTM	EC Markets	AvaTrade
Operating Period	5-10 years	See review	See review	See review
Region	United Kingdom	See review	See review	See review
Minimum Deposit	$100	See review	See review	See review
Spread	N/A	See review	See review	See review
Trust Score	1.6/10	See review	See review	See review

Product Fit

Account Types

What Account Types and Fees Does NatWest Markets Offer?

Account Type	Target User Group	Key Characteristics	Applicability Notes
Retail Account	Beginners, retail traders	Accessible trading options	Suitable for small capital investments
Professional Account	Experienced traders	Potentially lower spreads and higher leverage	Requires trading volume qualifications
Corporate Account	Corporate clients	Customized services for businesses	Requires corporate documentation
Demo Account	Beginner traders	Practice trading without real funds	Ideal for testing strategies

Account Opening Process

To open an account with NatWest Markets, prospective clients need to follow several steps. Initially, they will need to submit personal information, employment details, and financial information. To comply with regulatory standards, identity verification is required, which typically includes providing a government-issued ID and proof of address. It is important to note that clients may have the flexibility to upgrade to a professional account at a later stage, depending on their trading volume and experience.

Trading Fees

Product	Spread (pips)	Commission	Notes
Forex (Major Pairs)	Variable	$0	Competitive spreads on major pairs
CFDs (Stocks)	Variable	$0	Access to various stock indices
CFDs (Commodities)	Variable	$0	Includes gold and oil trading
Cryptocurrencies	Variable	$0	Includes popular cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH

Other Fees

Clients should be aware of various other fees when trading with NatWest Markets. These may include deposit and withdrawal fees, inactivity fees, and any platform usage fees that could apply. Additionally, overnight interest (swap rates) may be charged on certain positions held overnight, and currency conversion fees may apply for transactions involving different currencies.

Editorial Verdict

Expert Verdict

R

Research Desk

Senior Broker Analyst

Our review desk considers this broker unsuitable for most traders until transparent licensing, stronger compliance evidence, and clearer client-fund protections are demonstrated.

Funding Desk

Deposit & Withdrawal Methods

No structured payment methods have been configured yet.

Trader Feedback

NatWest Markets User Reviews

3.0

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

4 total reviews

5 star

4%

4 star

4%

3 star

4%

2 star

20%

1 star

60%

John Smith

London

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I had a frustrating experience with NatWest Markets. The withdrawal process took longer than expected, and customer support was unresponsive. I’m concerned about the lack of regulation as well. Not what I hoped for.

Sarah Johnson

Manchester

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Overall, I found NatWest Markets to be a solid broker. The MT4 platform is user-friendly and offers great features. I appreciate the variety of trading instruments available, but I do wish for more educational resources.

Michael Brown

Birmingham

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I had a terrible experience with withdrawals. It took forever, and I couldn’t get any help from their support team. The lack of regulation is also quite worrying. I wouldn’t recommend this broker.

Emily Davis

Edinburgh

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

NatWest Markets has been great for my trading journey. The execution speed is impressive, and I love the diverse range of trading instruments. Plus, the instant deposit options make it easy to fund my account.

United Kingdom Market