Countless Royal Bank of Scotland account holders are to receive Mastercards to replace their current Visa debit cards - as Natwest follows in the footsteps of Santander and First Direct.
GlasgowLive reports that this morning, the Royal Bank of Scotland issued an email reassuring customers that "nothing is changing with your account, and your card will work in just the same way."
They wrote: "We'll be launching the new cards this year and will let you know closer to the time when you can expect to receive yours through your letterbox.
"Your old Visa card will stop working soon so take a look at how to get your new Debit Mastercard card up and running. We won't contact you to request any personal details, so any requests you get could be a scam."
Why are RBS moving to Mastercard?
The bank wrote that: "Now and then we rethink our relationships to keeps things fresh for you and us. We’ve decided to move to Mastercard as it allows us to offer a better overall service to our customers, including perks like Priceless® experiences."
When your new Mastercard has arrived, RBS has instructed you to:
- Chop up your old Visa card
- Pay once with your new card (using the PIN) or withdraw cash, you'll then be able to use contactless payments
- Make sure to check that your details are up to date on any website's that you use regularly - don't forget subscriptions and recurring payments
You can find out more about the switch here.
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