Nationwide Reviews 

9,354
TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.8

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Looking at 1,501 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people feel that the service provided is poor, with concerns raised about automated systems failing to understand account details or providing unhelpful responses. Reviewers frequently mentioned issues with account management, such as being asked for extensive verification or experiencing problems with transactions and payment methods. There is a consistent feeling of being disregarded by the institution when raising complaints or needing assistance. However, some customers had very positive interactions, noting firsthand experiences of kindness and professional treatment from particular branch staff. A small group of consumers also mentioned receiving speedy and empathetic help from specific personnel when facing difficult situations. Conversely, a few other people also felt that some staff members were rude, poorly trained, or made personal inquiries during service interactions.

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Customer service

People report ambiguous experiences with customer_service, as opinions and interactions vary significantly.... See more

Staff

Consumers find staff to be ambiguous, experiencing a mix of exceptional branch service and frustrating online... See more

Service

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Payment

Clients share negative opinions on payment, highlighting issues with blocked debit cards and unexpected... See more

Response time

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The company who run your credit card know next to nothing about me and how I run my spending on the credit card. As a result they are always lowering my limit and jacking UP my charges on the way it... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

There are some really great things about banking with Nationwide but there is one massive stumbling block which they believe is a customer benefit. We are rural-based and the trip to a Nationwide i... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Friendly, helpful staff. Unfortunately, I had not received my switch service payment into my account when I visited the branch. I find these surveys are very much a 'one size fits all' so do not... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

tried to log a simple it fault and error message. took hours. sent screenshot. eventual answer "is your browser using English" duh the screenshot showed English. totally hopeless AI type response wi... See more

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Company details

  1. Building Society
  2. Financial Institution

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Nationwide is the world's largest building society with around 15 million members. It's one of the largest savings providers, a top-three provider of mortgages in the UK & a major provider of current accounts, credit cards, ISAs & personal loans.


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2.8

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TrustScore 3 out of 5

9K reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seen straight away greeted with a smile…

Seen straight away greeted with a smile impressed with the security questions my new card updated quickly

24 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Loretta, thanks for sharing this lovely feedback about the service you received at your local branch ☺️

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DECLINED!

I applied for a Nationwide credit card with a £1,000 limit and was declined, even though the branch manager helped me complete the application. I then applied - using the same ratings/information etc - to Barlaycard and was offered a credit card with a £4,000 limit. I have been a ''valued'' Nationwide customer for years, I had not had any involvement prior with Barclaycard or Barclays. Odd.

1 July 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi there, if you'd like us to look into this further for you, please give our applications team a call on 03457 302010 and they'll be happy to help. If you’d like to raise a complaint, you can find all the ways to do so here: https://www.nationwide.co.uk/contact-us/make-a-complaint-or-send-us-feedback/.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer contact

When so many companies have closed their branches, it's great that Nationwide still has contact with customers....long may it last.

24 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Penny, thanks for sharing this 5* feedback. We're pleased to hear you value the branch service ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful staff

Helpful staff, it's good to be able to have a face to face meeting.

24 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Stanley, thanks for sharing this 5* review about the service you received from your local branch ☺️

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Despite numerous phone call and promises

Despite numerus phone calls and promises my81 year old brother in law has been waiting 8 weeks for his bank card. Every week he has had to rely on family to feed him. It is totally unacceptable. He was offered €25 compensation but has no card to get it ! Totally frustrated and angry is an understatement.

1 June 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Brenda, we're sorry to hear about your brother in law's experience. Whilst he is waiting for the replacement card to arrive, he'll be able to withdraw cash without his card by visiting any Nationwide branch with ID: https://www.nationwide.co.uk/branches/search.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very unsecure Bank, not safe!

Aweful prehistoric bank (building Society) Who in this day and age customers have to shout personal details down a phone to pass DPA. This should all be done securly and not done via voice! Imagine if you had an emergancy with your account and in a busy place you had to start saying all your banking details out loud! The phone system is full of AI robot menu options. This is a dated bank in an old school IT world. Shame on you!

24 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Philip, if you’d like us to look into your concerns further, you can find information on how to raise a complaint here: https://www.nationwide.co.uk/contact-us/make-a-complaint-or-send-us-feedback/.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn't fault the service that Jacob…

I couldn't fault the service that Jacob offered. What a pleasant change from some of your competitors,!!

25 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Thanks for sharing this lovely feedback about the service you received from Jacob, we're so pleased to hear it ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good staff in branch

The staff in the peterborough branch were very helpful and the service was very quick.

24 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Alan, thanks for sharing this 5* feedback about the service you received from our Peterborough branch ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was very easy to open a savings account…

Was very easy to open a savings account and the person was very helpful and did everything want to do on a Saturday morning

22 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Stephen, we're so pleased to hear you found the process of opening an account easy, and that you received great service when you visited on a Saturday ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Able to speak to a person great service…

Able to speak to a person great service and friendly
Fantastic Customer Service, very informative.

24 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Heather, thanks for sharing this 5* review, we're pleased to hear you're happy with the service you have received ☺️

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

More counter staff

More counter staff, more privacy.
If staff are learning on the job so to speak, they should have a mentor alongside to save keep asking others who ar serving customers.
Also more smiley faces wouldn’t go amiss.
Also generally I am glad of the fair share bonus £100 but having been with with Nationwide for years, I don’t agree with newer people getting the same amount.

24 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi there, we're sorry to hear about your experience visiting your local branch. If you’d like us to investigate your concerns further, you can raise a complaint using the options listed here: https://www.nationwide.co.uk/contact-us/make-a-complaint-or-send-us-feedback/.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly helpful staff

Friendly helpful staff - Ben

24 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Thanks for sharing this 5* feedback about the service you received from Ben ☺️

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The experience was satisfactory

The experience was satisfactory, but should have been unnecessary , I think, the lady I spoke to was helpful and resolved and explained the issue satisfactorily. However as with all AI, your AI is a pain in the backside. otherwise I am happy banking with you.

24 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Amanda, thanks for sharing this feedback and we're pleased to hear the colleague you spoke with was able to help. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and services, so if you'd like to formally submit any feedback regarding your experience, you can do so here: https://www.nationwide.co.uk/contact-us/general-feedback/.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly knowledgeable staff in Epping Essex branch.

The staff in the Branch have worked there for a few years now & are Very friendly and are Really knowledgeable about their services and give unbiased advice. If you need to speak to them about something private that isn't a problem either. Brilliant customer service

21 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Hilary, thanks for sharing this 5* feedback about the service you received from our Epping branch, its lovely to hear ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff at West street

The staff at West street, Brighton were excellent, very knowledgeable and helpful, without them I couldn’t have completed a business transaction, my current account is with NatWest but I think I must switch accounts now.

22 August 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi there, we're so pleased to hear about the excellent service provided by the team at our West Street, Brighton branch. We'll share this with the branch team. Thanks for taking the time to share this with us ☺️

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