Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide Building Society: Avoid unless you like wasting your time (165 words)
by Will - written on 07/10/09
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My opening of a current account has turned into a bit of a saga. First I applied online for the account and despite indications it was slowly proceeding, it was eventually lost. So I had to re-apply in branch and now that has got mixed up and delayed too. They continually mess things up, are slow to act or just ignore responses for help. The whole operation reeks of ineptitude and inefficiency. I've accounts with Barclays, HSBC, Northern Rock, Egg and Natwest. All are leagues ahead of my experiences with Nationwide. I would have given up ages ago but their debit card is the best for foreign transactions. If I do ever get the ...  Read the complete review

Kiss good bye to your lunch break with nationwide (504 words)
by - written on 12/04/09 (Very useful, 134 readings)
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There are so many banks to choose from. So many different types of accounts. So many different types of interest rates. I had all my accounts with Nationwide, A cashcard which when I turned 18 turned into a Debit card, A cashbuilder which when I was 18 turned into a Bonus 30 and a Cash ISA. I had these accounts as when I was younger I didn't have a clue about interest rates and to be honest until about 6 months ago I couldn't be bothered to learn about them either. My mum had an account with Nationwide so I went with them. I was happy, earning money to go into my debit card, Having a few quid a month direct debited into my savings account and then ...  Read the complete review

Express Review on Nationwide Building Society
by Risha Thakrar - written on 02/05/08
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I disagree. Nationwide customer services are appalling. They couldn't even put me through to the right department to register a complaint. I had to speak to 7 different people before I got the right department and then she told me her computer had crashed and she would transfer me to one of her colleagues. Except that they were not back form lunch so someone will call me back. Nobody rang back.

Express Review on Nationwide Building Society
by Claudia Henderson - written on 12/11/06
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We're disappointed with Nationwide.

Already having Nationwide ISA's, we opened Flexi and e-savings accounts in March with a small inheritance.

We were not allowed full banking facilities as their checks failed to find us on the electoral roll though we are there.

Internet banking fine but

Difficulties transferring money to Nationwide Account at another branch.

Telegraphic Transfers not confirmed with rates applied.

Long queues at branch if wishing more more than £300

Nationwide Building Society: Nationwide - its all mutual to us (1977 words)
by - written on 07/06/05 (Very useful, 2611 readings)
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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 – 36 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 hopper and he’s 74 years young now! Nationwide is ...  Read the complete review