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4.10
Based on 199 reviews, last reviewed 20th Oct 2025
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Latest highest rating:

4

RAHAL saved the day On the weekend 17/18/19/October I tried to apply for an online Nationwide credit card. But filled in the form unknowingly incorrectly and was refused ... Read more Reviewed on: 20th October 2025
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Grahame B

Latest lowest rating:

1

Don't believe their hype I have a credit limit of £5000 on a credit card. Never use it all, always only about £1200. So this month paid an amount (that was the full amount) of... Read more Reviewed on: 29th January 2025
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Michael Davies

About this product

Nationwide’s purchase and balance transfer credit card offers 0% interest on all purchases and balance transfers for 15 months.

The 0% interest also applies to spending abroad. You can apply if you have a Nationwide current account, savings account or mortgage. You can’t apply if you already have a Nationwide credit card.

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Nationwide Credit card reviews (199)

Nationwide

2
Service is not very helpful and always takes such a long time to resolve my issues. Reviewed on: 23rd May 2016

great to use abroad no charges in the EU

5
Use this in the EU and there are no charges like other credit cards. In the UK you get money discounts/ offers, at selected retailers, which change once in a while, online at my rewards with Nationwide. Reviewed on: 8th May 2016

Credit card accepted everywhere

4
We have had the Nationwide Select Credit card for a number of years ad never experienced any problems using online or instore. The interest charged for this card is a reasonable 15.9% if you have a Nationwide current account, as we have. Also, the interest rate can be avoided completely if you pay the outstanding amount in full, as we do. Cashback is 0.5% when spending on this card, and there are more attractive rates of cashback offered by other banks and building societies. However, I like to have a credit card with my main building society, and the Select credit card is easy to use, with a credit limit suitable for our needs. The card also gives access to various rewards offered by Nationwide, as there rarely seems anything we need. For a simple and easy to use credit card, I would recommend the Select. Reviewed on: 6th May 2016

Earn credit to use abroad

5
I've always received a great service from Nationwide credit card. I like that you can build up a reserve of credit which you can use abroad for free exchanges. So you are charged any exchange fees. Reviewed on: 6th May 2016

Nice rewards

5
Good experience and rewards, I cannot complain Reviewed on: 24th April 2016

no understanding when we ran into financial problems due to illness

2
no support when we needed understanding Reviewed on: 23rd April 2016

Very good

5
Very good at advise and limiting if you are allowed a large sum. Very friendly staff and extremely competitive rates Reviewed on: 22nd April 2016

Nationwide Visa Credit Card accepted everywhere

4
I would recommend Nationwide Visa credit card. When spending on the credit card, I always pay the balance before it is due. That way there is never any interest charged. If you decide to wait until the payment is due, interest rates are 17.9%, which is quite competitive compared to other banks and building societies. We have a Nationwide flex current account, and payments into the credit card can easily be done through the online banking system. We have a reasonable credit limit, more than enough for our needs, and have never had any problems using the card. Reviewed on: 21st April 2016

CREDIT CARD

5
No fees or interest to pay on balance transfers or purchases - all interest free for a year. Reviewed on: 21st April 2016

Great for cashback

5
Nationwide's select credit card is a great option as you get cash back every time you use it. If you have a current account with them as well it is perfect for using abroad as there are no fees which makes a big difference to holiday expenses. Their customer service is good too - when I had a problem with my card recently they were very helpful and understanding and resolved my problem fairly and easily. Reviewed on: 21st April 2016

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