Nationwide reviews
Nationwide reviews
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Donates a percentage of profits to charitable causes
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Has branches you can visit in-person
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Manage your account or policy via an app or website
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Positioned as being a socially responsible organisation
Review summary
People rate this company as Good based on 2,312 product reviews
Latest positive rating
Trusted bank with an ethical mindset
Nationwide is a trusted bank. I switched away from Nationwide a few years ago to take advantage of a switching bonus but I regretted doing... Nationwide is a trusted bank. I switched away from Nationwide a few years ago to take advantage of a switching bonus but I regretted doing it as Nationwide had better customer service. I also preferred Nationwide's status as a building society and passing on profits to members rather than stakeholders. Read more Read less
Latest negative rating
Disappointing NW Flexplus Mobile Insurance Experience
I’ve been a Nationwide FlexPlus account holder for five years, primarily attracted by the additional mobile phone insurance. Until this month, I hadn’t needed to... I’ve been a Nationwide FlexPlus account holder for five years, primarily attracted by the additional mobile phone insurance. Until this month, I hadn’t needed to make a claim. However, when my son accidentally broke the back cover of his iPhone 12 Pro Max, I finally had to use the service. While the claim and approval process were straightforward, the experience quickly turned into a nightmare. The approved repairer, Pocket Geek TechRepair (managed by Assurant), replaced the original battery, which was at 78%, with a non-Apple-approved battery. This caused the phone to become unusable, constantly restarting. I had to visit the store three times to have the original battery reinstalled so the phone would work again. Additionally, they replaced the back cover with a counterfeit part. After paying a £75 excess fee and £13 monthly for five years, I was left with substandard, fake parts. When I raised the issue, the insurance provider claimed this was in line with their terms and conditions, which state that "readily available parts" can be used. However, I don’t believe this should mean counterfeit components. It feels like the provider interprets the T&Cs to suit their convenience, leaving customers with a poor-quality service. Read more Read less
About Nationwide
Nationwide is the world's largest building society, with 16 million members.
Nationwide’s roots go back to 1884 and today has over 18,000 employees and around 600 branches across the UK.
Nationwide is one of the UK's largest mortgage providers and also has a large customer base with savings and current accounts. Other products include credit cards, personal loans and insurance. Nationwide also has a buy to let business, The Mortgage Works.
Nationwide at a glance
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Trusted bank with an ethical mindset
Nationwide is a trusted bank. I switched away from Nationwide a few years ago to take advantage of a switching bonus but I regretted doing... Nationwide is a trusted bank. I switched away from Nationwide a few years ago to take advantage of a switching bonus but I regretted doing it as Nationwide had better customer service. I also preferred Nationwide's status as a building society and passing on profits to members rather than stakeholders. Read more Read less
App is seriously lacking
I took advantage of the £175 switch offer that Nationwide were offering. At first, everything was good however, I soon realised Nationwide’s app and technology... I took advantage of the £175 switch offer that Nationwide were offering. At first, everything was good however, I soon realised Nationwide’s app and technology is seriously lacking. The app is very limited in what it can do and the lack of Push Notifications through the app to warn of upcoming Direct Debit payments is infuriating. Furthermore, Nationwide’s text alerts are too basic and not detailed enough. Not being able to use the Post Office to deposit cash or cheques is also annoying. Whilst I appreciate they are keeping their branches open, we don’t live that close to one so having access to bank at the Post Office would make life easier (or allow for cheques to be deposited through the app - that would be even better!). Read more Read less
Products from Nationwide
FlexAccount
by NationwideNationwide’s FlexAccount is a current account with no monthly fee. If you’re eligible for an overdraft, the first £50 is interest free. Nationwide will open a savings account for you...
FlexAccount
by NationwideNationwide’s FlexAccount is a current account with no monthly fee. If you’re eligible for an overdraft, the first £50 is interest free. Nationwide will open a savings account for you...
FlexPlus
by NationwideNationwide FlexPlus is a packaged bank account. For a monthly fee, the FlexPlus current account gives you worldwide family travel and mobile phone insurance, plus UK and European breakdown cover....
FlexPlus
by NationwideNationwide FlexPlus is a packaged bank account. For a monthly fee, the FlexPlus current account gives you worldwide family travel and mobile phone insurance, plus UK and European breakdown cover....
FlexDirect
by NationwideThe Nationwide FlexDirect current account pays interest on your money and you can earn cashback on debit card purchases for the first 12 months. If you’re eligible for an overdraft,...
FlexDirect
by NationwideThe Nationwide FlexDirect current account pays interest on your money and you can earn cashback on debit card purchases for the first 12 months. If you’re eligible for an overdraft,...