What makes you a member
You are a member if you have a Nationwide:
Business savings account (opens in a new window) if you’re a sole trader, partnership, or unincorporated body such as a club or voluntary group
The following products do not make you a member: Personal loans, credit cards, investments, insurance policies, or business savings accounts if you're a company, charity or trustee.
Products from our subsidiaries (such as The Mortgage Works) also won't make you a member.
Why we're different
We’re not a bank. We’re a ‘mutual’ building society. That means we’re owned by our members.
We help each other buy homes and save for our futures by bringing our borrowers and savers together. We help each other with our other financial needs too, all for our mutual benefit.
We also do things for the mutual good of all. We support local community housing charities, campaign for better homes to rent and remind everyone of the wisdom of saving.
So when you choose Nationwide to help you make the most of your money, you’re also:
- helping others
- helping build a stronger, kinder society
Become a member
Our mutual difference
Member stories
Ibi’s story
The things we save for and spend our money on can change over time. From Banking apps to ISAs, find out how we’ve helped Ibi as she’s grown.
Andy and Christine’s story
Find out how they’re enjoying retirement their way, thanks to a Nationwide Lifetime mortgage.