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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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Latest lowest rating:

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)

Excellent

5
Excellent service and great fraud protection Reviewed on: 18th December 2018

Best bank account!

5
Easy to open bank account with simple to use phone app and easy on line banking. Best interest rate for 2018 a 5% on current ac and also an awesome 5% on their linked savings account! Reviewed on: 17th December 2018

great bank

5
they been very help full when needed very good understamding customer service a good bank to be with Reviewed on: 17th December 2018

renewing cash card

4
always prompt and speedy, last couple of times in a couple of days, i was impressed Reviewed on: 14th December 2018

Best current account switch

5
So glad iI finally did the current account switch. Good introductory interest rates in the current climate and a nice £100 after being recommended by a friend Reviewed on: 9th December 2018

it works

5
good customer service and a product that works Reviewed on: 11th November 2018

No longer putting members first

2
Not impressed with their loss of customer focus. Reviewed on: 11th November 2018

Great service

4
Really quick and easy to use and easy to replace Reviewed on: 17th September 2018

Easy to manage

4
Helpful when your card is lost or stolen Reviewed on: 5th June 2018

Customer service miles ahead of Barclays

5
Since changing from Barclays due to poor service, I have received a consistently good service from nationwide Reviewed on: 11th February 2018

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