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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

700% increase in 5 star reviews

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200% increase in 1 star reviews

in the past 90 days

69%

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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)

Basic only in title

I took out Flexbasic because I didn't want an overdraft as I'd had debt problems. It was the right decision, I have been able to be in control of my spending whilst still getting everything \i need from a current account. The mobile app and also the website are very easy to use and I can do everything I need to do from checking transactions, balances, transferring money to opening new products. I also like how Nationwide is run and that they do things differently. I vote in their AGM and feel like I'm getting a say. Reviewed on: 8th March 2025

Nationwide are very easy to use, very helpful, owned...

Nationwide are very easy to use, very helpful, owned by its members and they don't support genocide or weapons companies (to my knowledge) Reviewed on: 3rd March 2025

Best I've ever banked with

I had problems claiming money back from a travel company that went bust. Nationwide were very patient, helpful and successfully helped me through the process. Nationwide also believes in paying customers back which they have done with me twice :) Reviewed on: 26th February 2025

Easy to use software.

Easy to use software. Really helpful staff Reviewed on: 5th September 2024

Shocking customer service from Nationwide

I am not a Nationwide customer but I went into their branch in Marlborough after withdrawing some cash from their ATM outside the branch. My request was a simple one, could I change £15 in notes into change to keep in my car for parking fees and supermarket trollies. The response from the cashier was to say in a very loud voice: no we can’t do that it’s money laundering! When I questioned this the retort was, again in a very loud voice, that is what a money launderer would say. This was not only very embarrassing but shows a shocking lack of understanding from the branch staff. This has put me off from ever using Nationwide again. Also my wife had a Nationwide current account but after the initial bonus period it offered so little she decided to change to a better offering from Chase. Reviewed on: 30th July 2024

I have been with this company since the very start a...

I have been with this company since the very start and the people are so friendly and advice given is so true as they treat you like a human being. Reviewed on: 24th May 2024

Excellent customer service

Been with this building society for over 10 years, every time I have used there customer service via telephone it has been brilliant, never had a bad issue with them Reviewed on: 21st February 2024

the worst bank i have used to be completely honest...

the worst bank i have used to be completely honest Reviewed on: 15th February 2024

Been with Nationwide for over 20 years

Very happy with nationwide. I have no intention of changing Reviewed on: 18th August 2023

simple to use

The card is placed in a card holder when you need to log on which is easy to use . As yet no problems Reviewed on: 13th August 2023

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