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Nationwide: FlexBasic reviews

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4.61
Based on 117 reviews, last reviewed 23rd Jan 2026
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Latest highest rating:

5

Not taken incentives to switch, why would I? Had account for 20 plus years despite incentives to switch. Happy with all aspects of current account management, never had a problem. Easy to maintai... Read more Reviewed on: 23rd January 2026
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Latest lowest rating:

1

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 w... Read more Reviewed on: 30th July 2024
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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.

Nationwide FlexBasic 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 FlexBasic reviews (117)

Review of the Nationwide, FlexBasic:

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5
I have found a few issues with the online aspect with nationwide. Not always very easy to get access to my account straight away Reviewed on: 1st January 2018
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Kathy Ferguson

Good banking

4
Good old fashioned banking that move with the times Reviewed on: 7th February 2020
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Dave

Really helpful

5
Really helpful when you have a problem and quick at rectifying it Reviewed on: 5th February 2020
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James Travis

Easy to use card

5
Had this card for years, never let me down and great customer service from Nationwide. Lovely colour card too! Reviewed on: 3rd February 2020
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Lucy Walker

Great bank

5
No messing about , clear forms and good customer service Reviewed on: 21st January 2020
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Laurajeanw

good service

4
very good customer service experience with personnel Reviewed on: 15th December 2019
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Hugo Ken

not the best but not the worst

4
Like most banks they charge too much but on the whole happy with it Reviewed on: 27th November 2019
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john radburn

Great customer service

5
I feel as though Nationwide is the best bank as the time I’ve been banking with them they have been great! Reviewed on: 22nd November 2019
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Rehana Othman

Very Good Bank

5
Letting you know if you are about to go overdrawn so you can add funds to pay bills before getting penalized. Reviewed on: 21st November 2019
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Carrie18

Good product

5
Easy to use debit card from my bank account at nationwide. Can use in all ATMs . Reviewed on: 21st November 2019
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moneyminded

Nationwide

5
Great Bank. Good customer service, looks after their customers. Reviewed on: 6th November 2019
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