New car? Used car? Make it your car with a car loan from us.

This rate is available on loans between £7,500 and £14,950. Other loan amounts are available at alternative rates. Our rates depend on your circumstances, loan amount and term and may differ from the Representative APR.

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To apply, you must be 18+ and a UK resident with a Royal Bank of Scotland current account (held for 3+ months).

Why get a car loan from us?

Apply in minutes

It takes minutes to apply online. It's also easy, as we fill out your info where we can.

Fixed-rate loans

Your interest rate is fixed, so you'll usually pay back the same amount each month.* Simple.

For new and used cars

Pay upfront for your new (or pre-loved) wheels, then spread the cost up to 8 years - it depends on how much you're borrowing.

*You'll pay the same each month as long as you pay the full amount each month, on time (otherwise you might have fees on top). What's more, the final monthly payment may be slightly higher or lower than the rest.

Money same day

You could get your money today

Your money could be in your account the same day if you apply online, are unconditionally accepted and sign your loan documents before 5:45pm Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays (it may take longer if we need more info).

How long could you borrow for?

You could pay back your loan over 1 to 8 years - it depends how much you're borrowing.

Loan amount

£1,000 - £7,450 £7,500 - £50,000

Time to pay back

1 to 5 years 1 to 8 years

Understanding APR

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

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Representative Example

Monthly Repayment Total Repayment Representative

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(Annual Percentage Rate) Interest rate

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The rate you pay depends on your circumstances, loan amount and term and may differ from the Representative APR. We will never offer you a rate exceeding 29.9% p.a. (fixed), regardless of loan size. This means you're not guaranteed to get the rate you see in the calculator.

So, is a car loan best for you? Or.

What’s the best way for you to borrow? Our handy guide could help you decide.

Get your free personalised quote

Find out if we're likely to say 'yes' before you apply and how much your loan could cost. Don't worry - a quote takes minutes and won't affect your credit score.

Take a break with a 3-month loan repayment holiday

It's easy to manage your loan

Pay us back early, if you want

You can pay us back early, but you'll need to pay a fee. Read about our early repayment fee. Information Message

Use our quick and simple app

Pay your loan off, overpay and more. Our app is quick, easy and secure. See who can use our app. Information Message

Change your payment date

Want to change your payment date? Just call us. See how to change your loan Direct Debit date. Information Message

Calling us to change your Direct Debit? We’ll update your Direct Debit immediately, unless you call us within three working days of your next payment plan. You might need to make two payments in the same month – our lending team will try and help you avoid this. We may record your call to help train our staff and improve our customer service.

FAQs about our car loans

Yes – and it’s easy to do:

  1. Log in to your Royal Bank of Scotland mobile app.
  2. Tap ‘Apply’ in the bottom right-hand corner.
  3. Go to ‘Loans’.
  4. Follow the info to complete your application.

To get our app, you need to be age 11 or over, have a UK mobile number (or international mobile number in some countries) and use a compatible iOS or Android device.

Car finance covers all the ways you can borrow money to own or rent a car – including hire purchase, personal contract purchase, leasing and car loans. So, a car loan is just one type of car finance.

Need to borrow to get a car? We offer car loans, which are a popular option. Here’s how they compare to hire purchase, personal contract purchase and car leasing.

Car loan: no deposit and you’ll own the new or used car outright

With a car loan from us, you could borrow up to £50,000 to buy a new or used car. If you’re approved, you’ll receive the money in your bank account – and can use this to buy your car. You then pay the car loan back in fixed monthly payments over up to 8 years.

Hire Purchase (HP): usually a deposit – you don’t own the car until you pay in full

Hire purchase isn’t something we offer. You’d usually pay a deposit – and then make fixed monthly payments to a car finance company for a new or used car. You won’t own the car until you’ve made the final payment.

Personal contract purchase (PCP): deposit and chance to own car at end of contract

We also don’t offer personal contract purchase. You’d usually put down a deposit and borrow towards some of the remaining value of the car. At the end of the contract, you can return the car, or make a final larger payment to own it.

Car leasing: renting a car with no opportunity to own the car

We don’t offer car leasing. Car leasing is a way to rent a car. You’d usually put down a deposit, then pay each month – normally over 1 to 5 years. You’ll never own the car.