How to notify Coutts of a death
Last reviewed May 2026
Part of NatWest Group.
Contact the Coutts bereavement team
020 7957 2424Tap to call.
Prefer not to call? Use the online form instead.
They say to expect a reply within 7-14 working days.
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There is more than one organisation to tell
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OnlineRecommended
See the Coutts bereavement page for details.
By phone
Call 020 7957 2424
What Coutts needs
Published response time
Coutts say to expect a reply within 7-14 working days.
Good to know
High-net-worth; foreign certs need official translation
About the Death Notification Service
The Death Notification Service (DNS) lets you notify many UK banks and building societies in a single submission. Check the DNS list of member organisations before contacting Coutts separately.
Before you change any payments
Don't cancel direct debits before you notify them. The bank will freeze and review payments as part of the bereavement process, and cancelling early can leave insurance or utilities unpaid.
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Related guides
What to do when someone dies
The full UK checklist, from the first 24 hours through probate.
Read guideDeath admin checklist
A week-by-week task list. Printable PDF available.
Read guideTell Us Once explained
How the free government service notifies HMRC, DWP and your council in one go.
Read guideClosing accounts after death
Step-by-step for banks, utilities, pensions and subscriptions.
Read guideBereavement financial help
Benefits and grants you may be entitled to claim.
Read guideWe link out to Coutts's official bereavement channel above. This page is general guidance and is not legal or financial advice.
