NatWest has been named ParalympicsGB’s official banking partner.

The high street bank has also extended its partnership with Team GB, which encompasses support for the Youth Olympic Games 2026.

David Clarke, CEO at ParalympicsGB, said: “We are delighted to be working with NatWest alongside their incredibly successful partnership with Team GB. There is so much we can achieve together to build on the incredible sporting success and wider social impact of Paris 2024 and are excited by the positive contribution we can make in communities for disabled people.”

“Paralympic sport has a unique power to inspire and unite while also challenging perceptions and breaking down barriers for all disabled people and this partnership will be vitally important to helping us achieve our ambitions.”

According to NatWest, as the official banking partner of both teams, it will continue to “boost the support” of the athletes during their careers, providing them access to banking services and support tools.

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NatWest group chief marketing officer Marg Jobling said: “Seeing the incredible British athletes in action last summer was awe inspiring – and created a buzz of excitement for our colleagues, customers and communities across the UK.”

“I’m absolutely thrilled that we’ve been able to welcome ParalympicsGB to our family. It was something we’d always wanted to do and now it truly completes our team, along with the extension of our Team GB partnership.

She added: “The partnerships have universal appeal – they are among the most loved sports teams in the UK – and the Paralympics GB team gives us even more relevancy, with 1 in 4 people identifying as having a disability which of course includes customers and colleagues.”