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4.46
Based on 296 reviews, last reviewed 17th Jun 2025
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Latest highest rating:

5

Very good current account switch deal with a god bon... Very good current account switch deal with a god bonus payment. The FlexDirect account offers great incentives like cashback and interest. The Nationw... Read more Reviewed on: 17th June 2025
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Emily R

Latest lowest rating:

1

Nationwide have no concern for members banking exper... Nationwide have no concern for members banking experience. The IT systems used are woeful both from a user POV and back end. I am worried that the who... Read more Reviewed on: 26th June 2024
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Nationwide FlexDirect reviews (296)

Review of the Nationwide, FlexDirect:

Astronomical overdraft interest

2
Recently put overdraft interest up to 40% with no move to support customers with an overdraft. Reviewed on: 9th February 2020

Fair products

5
Always offering the best competitive rates in the market. Reviewed on: 31st May 2023

Proper Building Society

5
After only 6 months of having an account I’m getting £100 credited as a profit share on top of the £200 for opening the account in the first place. I don’t think a bank would do anything similar. Reviewed on: 31st May 2023

Savings

5
Changed banks and couldn't be happier. Have managed to start saving and there is always cashback and rewards. Unheard of with any banks Reviewed on: 24th May 2023

Fantastic, and always have been.

5
A customer oriented bank. I have 4 accounts with nationwide and their customer service is fantastic. Can be on the phone speaking to human in less than 5 minutes. Everything just works as it should and is easy. Endless direct debit options, no fees abroad, no overdraft fees, quick and easy account set-ups and access. Skip the other fancy banks and get a bank you can wholeheartedly trust to just treat you well. You forget how businesses should be these days, and nationwide is a profound reminder of how customer service should be. I recently received a £100 customer loyalty payment - yet another reward for basic loyalty. But why would I move elsewhere when they are so brilliant. Can’t recommend enough. Reviewed on: 19th May 2023

Lifetime Member

5
I have been a customer of NatWest for the whole of my life and have never been disappoInted. Introduced to the bank by my parents in toddlerhood, over the years I have altered my accounts etc, but find them to always be thorough in their ways, and the flex direct account is perfect for me, Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Simple card

5
Good, easy to use simple debit card Reviewed on: 11th April 2023

Ethical banking for the people

5
I like this building society's ethics. Customers service is always very friendly and helpful. I really appreciated the 5% cashback on spending in February, March and April. The heavy use of card ready is a bit annoying but they've been taking steps to reduce the amount of time the card reader is needed Reviewed on: 10th April 2023

Decent, responsible banking

5
I have been a Nationwide customer for many years. It's a solid, responsible, easy to deal with building society and I much prefer having a current account with them than the other major banks. The staff are well trained and helpful. The App/tech is well designed and easy to use. Also, they're not investing in horrible things - no arms deals or fossil fuels. So it's a winner all round. Reviewed on: 6th April 2023

Fair rates of interest

5
They keep me informed whenever the rates of interest change invite me to change my account and do not offer higher rates to new.customers Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

Never giv problem

5
Good experience with the bank and it never giv problem Reviewed on: 3rd April 2023

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