Your 2022 ShareSave has matured – it’s time to decide
Now the plan has ended, you have three choices
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Your plan has now ended, and it’s time to choose what happens next.
Thank you for taking part in ShareSave. You have six months to decide what to do with your savings.
Your three choices:
1. Buy shares at the option price and keep them
2. Buy shares at the option price and sell some or all of them
3. Take back all your ShareSave contributions as cash
Remember, share prices can go down as well as up, so values will move over time.
Use our calculator to see what this might mean for you and your savings.
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Your option to buy shares lasts for six months, so you’ll need to let us know your decision by 4:30pm (UK time) on 18 June 2026 if you want to buy shares. After that date, you’ll still be able to have your ShareSave savings returned to you as cash.
We’re giving you this information to help you make your choice, but it’s not advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold NatWest shares. If you’re not sure what to do, we suggest you speak to a financial adviser.
1. Buy shares at the option price and keep them
Use your savings to buy shares at the option price.
If the current share price is higher than the option price, this could be a good choice. You’ll buy shares at a lower price and keep them, you’ll become a shareholder and see your investment rise and fall with the market.
If you choose to use your savings to buy shares, there will be some tax to pay – you can find out more in the FAQs.
Your shares will appear in your EquatePlus account.
Tip: Use our calculator to see what your shares could be worth.
Read more: Should I become a shareholder when ShareSave ends?
2. Buy shares at the option price and sell some or all of them
Use your savings to buy shares at the option price.
If the current share price is higher than the option price, and you sell some or all of them now, you’ll usually make a profit. If you choose to use your savings to buy shares there will be some tax to pay – you can find out more in the FAQs.
You’ll pay a small dealing charge of 0.235% (minimum £13.50) and a WIRE fee of £10.00. Visit the FAQs to find out more about when you can expect to see the money in your bank account after you submit your sale instruction.
To sell some or all of your shares, you need to buy the shares first and they will be transferred into your EquatePlus account. Once available you can then instruct your sale request. If you’re keeping some shares, remember you’ll see the value of your investment rise and fall in future.
Tip: Make sure your bank details are up to date in EquatePlus.
Read more: Should I become a shareholder when ShareSave ends?
3. Take back all your ShareSave contributions as cash
You can choose to take back all your ShareSave contributions as cash instead of buying shares.
If the share price is lower than the option price, this is usually the best option. If the share price is higher, you might want to buy and sell shares instead (see option 2 above).
Remember, you have six months to decide, so you can wait to see how the share price moves before making your choice.
How many shares can you buy?
When you joined ShareSave in 2022, we told you the maximum number of shares you can buy when you finish saving, based on the option price. But the actual number of shares you’ll be able to buy might be different, because your savings are in rupees and the option price is fixed in pounds.
If the rupee has strengthened against the pound, you’ll be able to buy the full number of shares that we told you in 2022. If the rupee has weakened against the pound, you will not be able to buy the full number of shares confirmed at grant. The remaining number of shares will be shown as a ‘Forfeiture’ transaction on your EquatePlus account.
Need help deciding?
Remember, there are plenty of tools on offer to help you make your decision:
- A handy ShareSave maturity calculator to see what your savings could be worth
- FAQs and step-by-step guides on shares and tax
You can also watch the WEALTH at Work session recording for a clear explanation
Making your choice
- If you’re on the NatWest Group network:
Go to EquatePlus to get started. - If you’re off the network:
Visit www.equateplus.com and login using your User ID.
Then complete the ShareSave Maturity Election task.
You’ll need to act by 4:30pm (UK time) on 18 June 2026, otherwise you’ll lose the chance to buy shares at the option price.
You have six months, but it’s a good idea to make your choice early.
If you need pre-approval to sell shares, please make sure this is in place before submitting any sale instructions. (Ask your line manager if you’re unsure.)
Have any questions?
Use the HelpChat function on EquatePlus.
Check our FAQs for quick answers.
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We’re giving you this information to help you make your choice, but it’s not advice or a recommendation. If you’re unsure what to do, please speak to a financial adviser.