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Name: FlexBasic
Rating: 4.36 (125 reviews)

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4.36

Based on 125 reviews, last reviewed 29th Mar 2026

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200% increase in 1 star reviews

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Latest highest rating:

5

Highly recommend Nationwide After a few incidents with my previous bank a friend recommended Nationwide. Straightforward to get an account set up. DD and SO easy to set up and am... Read more Reviewed on: 25th March 2026

Latest lowest rating:

1

Your money isn’t safe here Nationwide’s banking app has a glitch which they admit. If you cancel your standing orders it doesn’t cancel on both ends. So they disappeared from my... Read more Reviewed on: 29th March 2026

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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 (125)

Simple, fuss free banking

I opened my Nationwide account six months ago opting for the Flex account basic. I find this no frills account is best for me, not least because there are no fees for a returned direct debit or if you go overdrawn, but also because, having had an account with a monthly fee previously, I didn't use or need any of the extras they came with. Reviewed on: 7th June 2017

Nationwide - best customer service

I used to bank with Lloyds and I absolutely hated going into my bank, in fact I dreaded it. I hated the ridiculous fees that were applied to my account when I went overdrawn and I hated the fees on the planned overdraft facility. Since I switched to Nationwide 2 years ago, everything is just so simple, their customer service is always excellent and in fact I actually like going into any of the branches as I know I will always be greeted with a smile and nothing is too much trouble for them. Nationwide have never applied any fees to my account and switching was the best thing I did. I would recommend Nationwide a million times over, I am a very happy customer. Reviewed on: 4th April 2017

Fantastic product

This product makes purchasing easy. It's a great card to have. Reviewed on: 1st March 2017

Great customer service

I've always fund my banking to be an enjoyable experience, because the staff is friendly, efficient and very helpful. Reviewed on: 12th February 2017

good communication, poor interest

I had a complaint with nationwide after having a charge for a transaction that wasn't completed. Ended up getting £25 compensation which was great. However, the card gives poor interest rates Reviewed on: 11th February 2017

Great service

Did not take me long to cancel my card and renew it when I lost my old card Reviewed on: 10th February 2017

exelent service

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

fantastic

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

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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

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

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