Nationwide Building Society

Banking, what a subject. We all want more money and try to save for a rainy day, but how many actually do it on a regular basis? Whose the best bank to keep our pennies that we deposit? I hope this review helps you decide if you are looking to change or even apply for your first savings and current account. I have been a loyal customer to Nationwide for a grand total of err, dare I say it - 37 years. Yes, since the day I was born my dad deposited a pound a week in the savings scheme at that time. It's been around longer than I have and dad used to save there when he was a knee high to a grass ... more

I read a review on nationwide which said it didn't have good internet banking. I would beg to differ, perhaps the four years since it was written has given them time to improve! First point out of the way and onto my full review. Nationwide, a company well known for it's charitable atributes. It sponsors Swindon football team, their youth teams and is well known for it's donations. It's also one of the best employers, I challenge you to find an under staffed branch! I applied and got rejected due to competition! But in my experience of 3 banks and building societies this is the best ... more

I moved my main bank account to Nationwide some 6 months ago, having had a joint account with them for 3-4 years. Over that time, I have had a chance to see improvements to their internet service to the point where I can recommend this to all. Banking is free, including cash withdrawals from overseas machines (rare in banking and useful for holidaying). The do not mess around with 'one upmanship' - there is not a platinum credit card !!!! and they genuinely assess whom to give the gold credit cards to. Current accounts are all the same. A very sensible attitude to plastic colour snobbery. What ... more

The Nationwide Building Society has had several names over the years as they have acquired and merged-with other companies. I've been a customer since I left school, which covers at least two of those name changes, and loyalty of thet degree is most unlike me! Before settling with the Nationwide I tried them all, banks and building societies both. They all charged too much, couldn't offer products or services I wanted, and treated me like my account number. Most of them gained my business by offering a freebie of some description. Nationwide changed that. >>> "I am not a number, I am a free ... more

I first became a customer with Nationwide Building Society in April 1999. This was around the time that the government introduced tax-free savings accounts, or ISAs. I had no prior experience of Nationwide, but decided to open an ISA with them because of their competitive rates and recommendations from friends. I believe that I made the correct decision. Not only have they remained competitive over the two years, but their customer service and branch staff are extremely helpful and friendly. My local branch, (Carrickfergus, N.I.), despite being quite small, has an automated door for the ... more