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Rating: 4.17 (198 reviews)

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4.11

Based on 198 reviews, last reviewed 5th Sep 2025

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Latest highest rating:

5

Easy to use and understand, especially as a first cr... Easy to use and understand, especially as a first credit card. I like how it is all able to be accessed online, and you can transfer money between acc... Read more Reviewed on: 5th September 2025

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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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.

Nationwide credit card reviews help you find out what it’s really like to be a customer. If you’ve used Nationwide before, you can also leave a review and share your experience.

Nationwide Credit card reviews (198)

Review of the Nationwide, Credit card:

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 £850.00. Evidently the cheque took a while to get there. No, even though there was still £4,2000 credit available, these idiots at Nationwide not only took a late payment of £10 (no objection) but still with £4,200 credit available, they declined a payment of £8.20. Now you need to be totally devoid of common sense to do that. What is wrong with Nationwide? I am a long term customer. Never been overdrawn, never any trouble, yet the treat me with total disrespect. Nationwide do no deserve decent, good customers. A bank to give a miss. A nd whilst these pen-pushers were telling me they hadn't received the cheque in payment, this morning I spoke to my other bank (Halifax) and they say that the cheque had been cleared. So Nationwide were either lying or incompetent. take your selection. A company that is all talk and just not interested in true customer service. Reviewed on: 29th January 2025

the credit you need and can afford no more no less

I never wanted a credit card (still don't) but I find I need one for travel these days. nationwide gave me what I wanted with out pushing me to take additional credit. Perfect Reviewed on: 19th February 2016

Good cashback

Use this card for all my purchases and each year get a nice surprise of cash back just before Christmas. Recommend as a result. Reviewed on: 24th December 2015

Spending with Cashback!

Great credit card which gives cashback on spending. No interest to pay when you pay the balance each month. Easily transfer payment through Nationwide's excellent online banking system. Recommended. Reviewed on: 21st November 2015

Excellent Service

I recently applied for a credit card with Nationwide as I wanted to improve my credit rating. I went into my local branch and was able to speak to someone straight away and apply for the card. The rates and terms were all explained well and he also helped me to set up paying off my outstanding balance at the end of the month so I would not have to pay any interest. I was very happy with the service provided and after having the card for several months now have had no problems. Reviewed on: 28th August 2015

Targeting the vulnerable.

I will never forgove Nationwide for calling me into branc the day I turned 18 and giving me a £2000 overdraft and £3000 credit card. Irresponsible lending at its worst! 5 years later and I'm still paying it all off! Reviewed on: 26th August 2015

.5% cash back, never any problems, good currency rate abroad

I have the "select" half percent cash back card, buying on this card, as long as you pay it in full every month, gives a nice little boost at the end of the year. There are never any problems with card payments e.g. late, doubled, missing or declined in error. They have a really good euro rate when you use the card to buy in Europe. They have a good, easy-to-use website and the staff are always helpful. Reviewed on: 27th April 2015

A good all rounder

A good all round card that has a sensible limit, some benefits and a reasonable rate. Not spectacular, but nice and stable. Reviewed on: 20th October 2014

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