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Buying a car

A loan for the car
you've been dreaming of

Representative 3.4% APR

About Royal Bank of Scotland car loans

A car loan from Royal Bank could help you spread the cost of a new or used car you always wanted. 

It's easy to apply online. You can get a quote at the start of your application and then decide if you want to take out a loan or not.

In most cases, you could get your loan on the same day if you apply and are unconditionally accepted before 5.45 pm Mon – Fri.

Loan repayment terms

This is the length of time you can take a loan over, depending on the amount you're borrowing and what it will be used for.

Loan calculator

Is the loan for home improvements?

How much would you like to borrow?

Home improvement loans of £7,500 or more are available over an extended term of up to 10 years.
Borrowing amounts of £7,500 or more are available over an extended term of up to 8 years.

How long would you like to repay?

Representative Example

Borrowing

£7,500

Over

1 year and & 0 months

Monthly Repayment

£137.55

Total Repayment

£8,253.00

Representative

3.9

% APR

(Annual Percentage Rate)
Interest rate

3.9

% p.a

(Fixed)
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Understanding APR

If you're feeling a bit confused about APR, take a couple of minutes to read our quick guide.

What to know about a car loan

Benefits

See your personalised quote

We’ll confirm your loan amount and rate at the start of your application with no harm to your credit rating. All this if you’re a Royal Bank of Scotland current account customer and applying in your name only.

Money in your account quickly

You could get your loan funds the same day if you apply online and are unconditionally accepted before 5.45 Mon-Fri. Sometimes we need to contact you for more information, so it can take a little longer.

You can repay your loan early

If you find you have a wee bit more money in your account you might decide to repay your loan early. It's important to remember that you will pay an early repayment charge.

Mobile App features

Manage your loan in the mobile app

View your credit score

What you should know

Our mobile app is available to customers with compatible iOS and Android devices and a UK or international mobile number in specific countries.

Borrowing options

Make sure a personal loan is right for you

There are lots of different options when it comes to borrowing money. Depending on what you need money for, a credit card or overdraft might be a more suitable option. Compare your different borrowing options to find out what best suits your needs.

Let's get ready to apply

Before you apply, we need to check you're happy with a few things.

First, you can apply online if you:

  • are 18+ and a UK resident with either a Royal Bank of Scotland current account (held for 3+ months), credit card or mortgage (held for 6+ months)
  • have not been declared bankrupt in the last 6 years
  • have not applied for a personal loan with us within the last 28 days

Now please read a few other important things:

Ready to apply?

Do you have Royal Bank of Scotland digital banking?
If you know your digital banking details we can pre-fill some of your info - making the application process faster and giving you more time to put your feet up.
Do you have a Royal Bank of Scotland current account?
Are you applying on your own?

Great, let's get started!

Just a heads up - you'll need your Digital Banking login details at the next step.

Great, log in to get started!

Just a heads up – you’ll need your digital banking log in details at the next step.

Fantastic, let's get started!

Let’s get you signed up for Digital Banking

You’ll need to sign up for digital banking with us in order to apply for a loan. The good news is that it normally takes only 5 minutes and all you’ll need is your sort code, account number and your Royal Bank of Scotland Debit Card, if you have one.

 

Once you’ve registered, select ‘next’ to log in and apply for a loan.

Do you have a Royal Bank of Scotland current account?
Are you applying on your own?

Fantastic, you're all set!

Just a heads up – you’ll need your digital banking log in details at the next step.

Fantastic, you're all set!

Just a heads up – you’ll need your digital banking log in details at the next step.

Fantastic, you're all set!

Just a heads up – you’ll need your digital banking log in details at the next step.

Anything else we can help you with?