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Nationwide: FlexDirect reviews

Name: FlexDirect
Rating: 4.37 (275 reviews)

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4.40

Based on 275 reviews, last reviewed 2nd Apr 2025

2300% increase in 5 star reviews

in the past 90 days

No new 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

67%

20%

Latest highest rating:

5

A seamless switch and great customer service. A seamless switch and great customer service. Very competitive rates and an app that is very user friendly. Reviewed on: 2nd April 2025

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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The Nationwide FlexDirect current account pays interest on your money and you can earn cashback on debit card purchases for the first 12 months.

If you’re eligible for an overdraft, the first £50 is interest free. The FlexDirect account has to be managed online or over the phone, not at the branch.

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Nationwide FlexDirect reviews (275)

Review of the Nationwide, FlexDirect:

Efficient AND mutual

After 20 years with my previous bank, I recently switched my current account to Nationwide because I wanted to start using Open Banking to manage my money. Nationwide handled the switch perfectly, no glitches. They were fab on the phone and in branch. I love that you can pay in cash through a hole in the wall outside of banking hours, that’s so useful. They were able to give me a non-contactless card so I can stick to using my phone to pay contactlessly and not worry about my debit card being misused. If I do misplace my card, I can quickly freeze it in the app without needing to cancel it till I’ve had a good look. And Apple Pay still works while the card is frozen! I love the ‘round up’ in the Nationwide’s app so I can stick my change in a savings account. And I admire their ‘impulse saving’ idea and the way they make it so easy to do it. I admire the fact that Nationwide have a branch in every town I visit and are committed to keeping them going. It’s easy to see why Nationwide is the UK’s biggest mutual and why so many people bank with them. I’m glad I switched. Reviewed on: 1st February 2022

Easy transfer.

Easy transfer and use of account plus good rates of interest. Reviewed on: 7th March 2025

Excellent Rewards Scheme

Every so often, nationwide rewards its flex direct customers for having an account with them which meet certain criteria. Reviewed on: 7th March 2025

We love Nationwide

This bank have been fantastic with us, we have even opened savings accounts for our children as the rates are incredible. The staff in branches are always lovely too. Their banking app is safe, easy to use and the access to multiple accounts is simple and quick. Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

Good interest rates for things like regular savers,...

Good interest rates for things like regular savers, and the fair share payment is a nice treat that makes it feel different than your average bank. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

not too bad

The current account is ok - interest rate is now bad . I cannot be bothered to change banks Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Good but room for improvement.

Good customer service both online and in lots of branches. Savings rates could do better. Also problems with an ISA transfer recently but finally sorted out. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

All depaermenta good.

All depaermenta good. Easy to use website. Easy to contact if a problem or plenty of high street shops. Any problems sorted quickly Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Easy to manage account online

Easy to manage account online although currently unable to pay in cheques using the app. Handy to have local branch as most banks have now closed their branches Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

If Carlsberg did banking...

So simple to move accounts. They kept me fully informed at all times. It integrates fully with my financial management system (Moneyhub). They have branches with real people who know what they are doing, and don't ask you to wait 5 weeks for an appointment. The statements are easy to find and use. I couldn't find a single fault, and they rewarded me for the move. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Still a mutual

Good customer service. Nationwide is still customer owned. One had £100 twice due to this. Best of all it retains high street branches which is important to many. Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

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