Our popular current accounts

We’re making changes to FlexPlus, FlexDirect and FlexAccount
As part of these changes, we’re moving to a single arranged overdraft rate for all three accounts. We’re also making changes to FlexPlus features and insurances. Find out what the changes mean for you and print your copy.

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FlexPlus

Loaded with perks and insurance, for £13 per month.


FlexPlus could suit you if:

  • You and your family could use the insurance benefits – travel, phone and breakdown cover. Limits and exclusions apply2.
  • Your balance is often in credit – get 3% AER (2.96% gross p.a.) variable interest on balances up to £2,500 (until 1 November 2019).
  • You’d like an arranged overdraft – if we can offer you one (this will depend on our view of your circumstances) you’ll pay no interest on the first £250 (until 11 November 2019).
  • You like to travel – get commission-free cash withdrawals and card payments abroad.


Representative Example:

If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200 the amount we will charge you is 50p per day (variable)

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FlexDirect

Our free, online account


FlexDirect could suit you if:

  • Your balance is often in credit – If you pay in at least £1,000 each month you’ll get 5% AER (4.89% gross p.a. fixed) interest on balances up to £2,500 for the first 12 months, and 1 % gross p.a./AER variable after that.1
  • You'd like access to an overdraft – pay no interest on your arranged overdraft for the first 12 months2.
  • You’re happy to do most of your banking online, using our app and Internet Bank.


Representative Example:

If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200 the amount we will charge you is 50p per day (variable)

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FlexAccount

Our simple, free account


FlexAccount could suit you if:

  • You want a free account – there's no monthly fee.
  • You want options – do your banking in branch or over the phone, as well as online.
  • You'd like an arranged overdraft – apply at any time and we’ll offer you an overdraft if we can (this will depend on our view of your circumstances)


Representative Example:

If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200 the amount we will charge you is 18.9% EAR (variable)

Want to compare our accounts by their overdraft fees?

Discover which of these accounts could provide the cheapest overdraft for you.


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Our other current accounts

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FlexStudent

Our student account for over 18s


FlexStudent could suit you if:

  • You can meet the eligibility criteria, such as being accepted for a UCAS course that’s at least 2 years long.*
  • You’d like access to an overdraft – pay no interest or fees on an overdraft of up to £3,000 by year three (for courses 3 years or longer). *
  • You’d like to earn interest – get 1% AER/gross p.a. (variable) on balances up to £1,000.

Representative Example:

If you use an arranged overdraft of £1,200 the amount we will charge you is 0p per day (variable)

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FlexOne

Our account for young people


FlexOne could suit you if:

  • You’re aged 11-17 years old
  • You want a free account – there's no charges with a FlexOne account
  • You’d like to earn interest – you’ll get 1% AER/gross p.a. (variable) on balances up to £1,000.
  • You want to be in control – manage your money easily with our Banking app and Internet Bank.
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FlexBasic

Our basic account with no overdraft option, for over 18s


You can only get FlexBasic if:

  • You’ve been made bankrupt
  • You’re not eligible for any of our other current accounts
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Switch to Nationwide

When you Switch to Nationwide using the Current Account Switch Service, a dedicated team will move all your payments to your new Nationwide account in just 7 working days. All you need to do is pick the date.

Choose to switch in the application form.


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Our secure banking app

All your Nationwide accounts at your fingertips. Wherever you are, make your banking a breeze with our Banking app.

  • Securely log in with your fingerprint (on compatible devices)
  • Quickly pay bills and transfer money, even to new payees
  • Move money between your different accounts

There’s not much you can’t do, safely and securely, in our Banking app.


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Nationwide rewards members

As a thank you for banking with Nationwide, when you become a main current account customer, you’ll qualify for our best rates on loans and credit cards (subject to status), and have access to exclusive products and more.

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Recommend a Friend

If you’re already a member, you can recommend up to 5 friends each year to switch their banking to Nationwide. You’ll share £200 with each friend that completes their switch using the Current Account Switch Service.

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Not living in the UK?

If you live in a country that's part of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA), you can apply for one of our current accounts.

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Protecting your money

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Service quality indicators

As part of a regulatory requirement, an independent survey was conducted to ask customers of the 16 largest personal current account providers if they would recommend their provider to friends and family.

We have published this information at the request of the Competition and Markets Authority so you can compare the overall quality of service from personal current account providers.

Overall service quality - Great Britain

We asked customers how likely they would be to recommend their personal current account provider to friends and family.

Overall service quality - Great Britain

You'll find more details to help you compare providers in the Competition and Markets Authority service quality results documents.

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Overall service quality - Northern Ireland

We asked customers how likely they would be to recommend their personal current account provider to friends and family.

Overall service quality - Northern Ireland

You'll find more details to help you compare providers in the Competition and Markets Authority service quality results document.

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Things you need to know

Our current accounts

Important information about our current accounts

You need to be 18 or over to apply for a FlexAccount, FlexDirect, FlexPlus, FlexStudent or FlexBasic account.

You need to be 11 to 17 to apply for a FlexOne account. Once you have one, you can keep it until you're 23.

*To open a FlexStudent account you must be aged 18 or over and accepted on a full time UCAS course that’s at least 2 years long. If you have an unconditional offer you need to be no more than 5 months before your course start date or no more than 2 months after your course start date. If you have a conditional offer, you’ll need to wait until your place has been confirmed following your results before applying. Overdrafts are subject to status and at least £500 per term being paid in from the date the account is opened. You can apply up to 18 months after your course starts if you’re already a Nationwide member, and have been with us for at least 12 months. You’re a member if you have a savings, mortgage or current account with us. If it’s been more than 2 months since your course started, you’ll need to pop into branch or give us a call to apply.

Advertised rates correct at 28 March 2018 and these rates can be changed at any time.

1 To receive these rates you must pay in to your FlexDirect account at least £1,000 a month. Money paid in from other Nationwide accounts held by you or anyone else or visa credits (for example, refunds you receive back into your account) won’t count towards the £1,000. Interest is calculated on the last day of each month and is paid on the first day of the next month. We pay interest without tax deducted. If the account balance that we calculated interest on changes, then we may need to debit your account with an interest adjustment. If you have previously held a FlexDirect account and benefitted from the 5% AER introductory rate, you will not be entitled to this rate again and the 1% AER rate will apply, unless you are opening a FlexDirect account in joint names and you haven’t previously held a FlexDirect account in those joint names.

2There are some limitations and exclusions to the insurance policies and benefits that come with our FlexPlus account. Please make sure you read the Insurance policies and account benefits information before you decide if this account is right for you.

How interest is paid

How we pay interest on current accounts

We pay interest without tax deducted. Find out more about the changes to the Personal Savings Allowance.

Under the terms and conditions of FlexDirect, customers are only entitled to one promotional credit interest rate of 5% AER (4.89% gross p.a.) fixed. The only permitted exception to receive more than one promotional rate is if the additional account is held in joint names.

Any additional FlexDirect accounts held or more than one joint account held by you and another customer will result in the credit interest rate being reduced from 5% AER (4.89% gross p.a.) fixed to 1% gross p.a/ AER (variable) within 3 working days of the account being opened.

AER and Gross explained

What does AER and Gross mean? 

What does AER mean? 

AER stands for 'annual equivalent rate' and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest were paid and compounded each year.

What does gross mean?

Gross p.a. is the interest rate without tax deducted.

Our insurance providers

Our current account insurance providers

FlexPlus Worldwide Family Travel Insurance is underwritten by U K Insurance Limited, Registered Office: The Wharf, Neville Street, Leeds LS1 4AZ. Registered in England & Wales No:1179980. U K Insurance Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Calls may be recorded.

FlexPlus Worldwide Family Mobile Phone Insurance has been arranged for Nationwide by Lifestyle Services Group Limited (Financial Services Register No.315245) with a single provider Assurant General Insurance Limited (Financial Services Register No. 202735). Assurant General Insurance Limited, Registered in England and Wales No. 2341082. Registered Office: Emerald Buildings, Westmere Drive, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6UN. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Lifestyle Services Group Limited is registered in England and Wales No.5114385. Registered Office: Emerald Buildings, Westmere Drive, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 6UN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in respect of insurance mediation activity only.

FlexPlus UK & European Breakdown and Recovery Assistance is underwritten by Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited. Liverpool Victoria Insurance Company Limited, registered in England and Wales Number 3232514 is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority register number 202965. Registered address: County Gates, Bournemouth, BH1 2NF. Tel: 01202 292333.