Is 0800 161 5153 really NatWest?

Yes. 0800 161 5153 is NatWest's Credit Card fraud number in the United Kingdom. It's listed on NatWest's own page.

Last checked against natwest.com on 1 November 2026.

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NatWest Credit Card fraud · United Kingdom 0800 161 5153 Source: natwest.com · checked 1 November 2026

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Is 0800 161 5153 really NatWest?

Yes. It's on NatWest's own website, and we check it every day.

I got a call from 0800 161 5153. Is it safe?

Not necessarily. Caller ID can be faked. Hang up, then call 0800 161 5153 yourself so you know who you're talking to.

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NatWest doesn't send texts asking you to call. Use NatWest's app or website, typed by hand.

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