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4.51
Based on 119 reviews, last reviewed 5th Feb 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

All ways here to help and as a building society the... All ways here to help and as a building society the best I have had and customer come first Reviewed on: 30th January 2026
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1

Which building society 2025 hate to see who they wer... Which building society 2025 hate to see who they were upagainst! Firstly, the staff are lovely. I decided to do a switch, as I'd seen on the TV that ... Read more Reviewed on: 5th February 2026
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About this product

Nationwide’s FlexBasic current account is for customers who don't hold a UK current account or don't qualify for another Nationwide current account.

There’s no monthly fee for FlexBasic and Nationwide automatically open a savings account for you at the same time. The account doesn’t have an arranged overdraft facility.

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Nationwide FlexBasic reviews (119)

exelent service

5
i have had a card account with nationwide for 15 yearsi have always had good service Reviewed on: 9th February 2017

fantastic

5
Problem with a companie taking money out of my account Nationwide sorted things out for me no hassle Reviewed on: 4th January 2017

CUSTOMERS own Nationwide Building Society, good deals on everything

5
customer service is excellent, you also can use telephone banking serice, debit cards can be used abroad with no fees. UK call centre Reviewed on: 11th December 2016

Change of card

4
Asked for a contactless card. I wasn't sent one so immediately rang customer services and they sent out very quickly and excellent customer service. Reviewed on: 5th December 2016

very easy to deal with

4
I have never had any problems with Nationwide they are swift to deal with any supect actions on your account and keep you informed throughout. friendly staff in branch too who just want to help Reviewed on: 29th November 2016

Easy to use

5
Never had any problems, good customer service Reviewed on: 1st August 2016

Great and really helpful.

5
The staff are always helpful and can answer my enquiries. The branch has plenty of staff available and they have machines for paying in cheques that is helpful. Reviewed on: 20th June 2016

extemely helpful leading you in the riht direction with banking offers

5
always helpful offering advice on changing accounts to get the best interest Reviewed on: 21st April 2016

no problems but mobile banking looks technical

4
I have had the nationwide current account for about a year and have no problems with it so far. My only problem with it is that my mobile app for banking looks very complicated compared to my other bank. Reviewed on: 28th March 2016

Reliable, trustworthy and efficient service

5
Best banking experience that I've had Reviewed on: 16th February 2016

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