Help when you're travelling
Find out what to do if you have problems with your Nationwide Visa Debit or credit card abroad, fees and charges for using your card, and useful phone numbers.
Medical emergencies
If you or someone on your insurance needs urgent medical treatment, call U K Insurance Limited.
Emergency assistance
For 24-hour assistance in case of emergencies, call U K Insurance Limited:
UK: 01413 49 01 09
Abroad: +44 1413 49 01 09
FlexPlus medical assistance
For 24-hour medical assistance, call U K Insurance Limited:
Abroad: +44 1413 49 02 88
FlexAccount or FlexPlus general insurance enquiries and customer services
If you hold a FlexAccount or FlexPlus travel insurance policy, call U K Insurance Limited:
Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm.
Saturday, 9am to 5pm.
Closed Sundays and bank holidays.
If your card stops working
If you find that your card has stopped working, it may be because our 24/7 fraud monitoring systems have spotted something that looks suspicious on your account.
When this happens, we block your Visa Debit or credit card used to prevent any fraud against you.
We'll call or text your mobile number to check if you made the transaction. If it was you, we'll get the card working again straight away.
If you don't hear from us, call us as soon as possible. Answer some security questions, and we'll do our best to get your card working again.
If your PIN gets locked
Your PIN will get locked if you enter it incorrectly 3 times. After 3 times, you won't be able to use your card.
You may be able to unlock your PIN at cash machines owned by some UK-based banks. This has worked for some customers, but we cannot guarantee you'll be successful. You may have to wait until you get back to the UK to unlock your PIN.
If your card is lost or stolen
If your card is lost or stolen, it’s important to make sure it cannot be used by someone else.
If it’s a debit card, you can freeze your card so that it cannot be used to pay for things. If it’s a credit card, you’ll need to let us know as soon as possible by reporting it in the Banking app or calling us.
Charges for using your cards abroad
The charges you'll pay when making a purchase or withdrawal abroad using your Visa Debit or credit card will depend on:
- the type of transaction you make
- the card you use
- where you use the card.