Nationwide Reviews 

9,692
TrustScore 3 out of 5

3.0

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Considering 2,298 reviews, most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. Consumers generally appreciate the exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable staff available in local branches, finding them highly approachable, patient, and supportive when managing everyday banking needs. Many people note that team members consistently take the necessary time to listen carefully and provide clear guidance without any sales pressure. Some reviewers were not happy with the telephone support systems, experiencing extremely long waiting times when trying to reach customer service representatives. Customers also frequently mentioned frustrating delays regarding unexpectedly blocked accounts and the remarkably slow arrival of essential replacement bank cards.

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Customer service

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Staff

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Service

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Payment

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Arrived at autobank outside the Kilmarnock branch on a Monday morning to find yet again .Office closed and autobank not working . I worked in the electricity supply industry.I wonder what the direct... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Went with my son who lives in Prague, helpful staff re his business and mine, but less accessibility to Bangor branch from train or bus station than the Belfast branch, the Bangor one involves crossin... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

There's lots of good things about Nationwide but its very difficult to deposit cash into our account. The Post Office isn't an option so there's no facility in my town which is very inconvenient. W... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I have been with Nationwide since circa 1990 and have never had a problem. However as NW has followed the big(ger) banks by closing branches i find one aspect frustrating - paying in cheques. Admitte... 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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TrustScore 3 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very helpful, understanding and reassuring staff.

September 3, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Thanks for taking the time to share this 5* feedback ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nationwide staff are allways kind and…

Nationwide staff are allways kind and helpful. They were very supportive when my wife passed away. They are a real credit to Nationwide.

July 26, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi there, firstly we're sorry to hear about your wife's passing and are glad to hear that the team were supportive during this difficult time. Thanks for sharing this feedback.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great banking experience.

Everything, very Knowledgeable and friendly staff. It's very rare I give top marks because I alway believe there is room for improvements.

September 3, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Thanks for taking the time to share this review ☺️ We appreciate our customers taking the time to tell us where we can do better, as it helps us improve our products and services. If you'd like to share any feedback formally, you can do so here: https://www.nationwide.co.uk/contact-us/general-feedback/.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and professional service

Friendly and professional service. Specifically regarding elderly customers not inclined to internet banking (or and not internet savvy) I found the service excellent and far superior to experiences with other high street banks!

September 3, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

This is great to hear, Jacqueline. Thanks for taking the time to share this 5* review ☺️

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Prearranged transaction via telephone

Prearranged transaction via telephone. Actioned in branch 2 days later. Very polite, friendly and efficient cashier. All staff are always helpful at this branch.
Very busy branch but only 2 serving points at the counter with one cashier at the time of my visit. I did have to wait quite a while behind the customer in front of me and there were 2 more waiting behind me whilst I was being served.

Would be good if there was a private space available for some transactions where customers might prefer to be less on public view.

No major complaints about this branch - always dealt with efficiently and in a friendly manner.

September 3, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Sue, thanks for sharing your feedback about your experience in branch, and we're sorry to hear you experienced a wait when you visited. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and services, so if you'd like to submit this as feedback, you can do so here: https://www.nationwide.co.uk/contact-us/general-feedback/.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

A visit to Nationwide.

Quite at ease with the general enquiry of my accounts with you.

September 2, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Thanks for sharing this feedback, Gerald ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Joyful experience

Helpful, Hoppy, Efficient Staff.
Brilliant Customer Service.
Thank you.

September 3, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Antony, thanks for sharing this great feedback ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to deal with and quickly sorted…

Easy to deal with and quickly sorted out what I wanted to do.
Also staff were friendly and attentive.
Good job. 😀😀😀

September 3, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Si, thanks for sharing this lovely feedback about your experience ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional was a customer of coop for…

Exceptional was a customer of coop for 40 years so pleased I moved .they are fantastic….move to them

September 7, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

This is lovely to hear, thanks for sharing this 5* feedback and for switching your banking to us

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Nationwide - should Members now be seen but not heard?

I remain a long-term member of Nationwide because I strongly believe for the need of a mutual Home loan society in the UK. I am also a very strong supporter of the maintenance of High Street branches.
But I am now increasingly concerned that they are not really listening to their membership. 5 years ago Nationwide stopped sending Annual Statements on the basis that it saved millions in postage. But this did nothing to address the needs of many savers unable to navigate the complexities of their online site. Since then this has been further complicated by Nationwide changing its account numbers and cancelling passbooks.
Stats would suggest that Nationwide now has around 4 million members over 65. Stopping Annual Statements has created very real problems in keeping track of accounts. Nationwide should at least offer to email an Annual Statement or (be it subject to a delivery charge) provide a printed copy by post.
Not consulting with their 19 million members on the acquisition of Virgin Money was an arrogant move. This potentially changes Nationwide's nature and focus to provide affordable mortgages on the homes of ordinary people. Members should have had a say.

September 3, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Welcoming

Welcoming, friendly cashier. Given privacy to do want we needed to and explained how long things would take to get everything done.

September 5, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Sarah, thanks for sharing this 5* feedback about the service you've received from your local branch team ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such helpful staff

Being able to go into the store and speak to someone face to face, get all the help I needed without being made to feel foolish, was so good. Often the computer language is confusing even though I do online banking, so sometimes I need helpBeing able to go into the store and speak to someone face to face, get all the help I needed without being made to feel foolish, was so good. Often the computer language is confusing even though I do online banking, so sometimes I need help

September 3, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi there, thanks for sharing this lovely feedback, we're so pleased to hear your local branch have been able to support when needed ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can only rate this experience as 5…

I can only rate this experience as 5 star appreciating that I may have been extremely lucky to arrive at that time and got a person at the top of her game.

September 3, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

This is lovely to hear, thanks for sharing Gordon ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always welcoming

Always welcoming, efficient, helpful and never hurry us through.
Good to speak to a human in person. Long may you continue please

September 3, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Hi Jackie, thanks for taking the time to share this lovely review about the service you've received from your local branch ☺️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful

Always helpful in branch and make me feel a valued customer

September 3, 2026
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Reply from Nationwide

Thank you for your review :)

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