Close a savings account or ISA
Learn how to close your Nationwide savings account and get answers to some common questions. We might also have a better account for you so you can keep your savings growing.
Why save with Nationwide?
As well as our wide range of savings accounts, there are lots of reasons why you should stay with us.
Member-only products
We have a range of products we keep just for our members. They include savings accounts, credit cards and loans.
Our Savings Promises
We have 7 promises to make things fairer for our members. For example, we promise we won’t offer ‘brand new customer only’ savings accounts.
Stay up to date with our savings accounts
Sign up to SavingsWatch and we’ll let you know whenever we change our rates or bring out a new savings account.
Our Branch Promise
We have over 600 branches up and down the UK. And we have promised to keep every one open until at least the start of 2028.
How to close an ISA
If you are sure you want to close your account, consider your options carefully.
If you move your money into a non-ISA savings account, it will lose its tax-free status. You might also have to pay an early access charge if you close a fixed rate ISA before it has matured.
How to close a savings account, bond or CTF
Select whether you have a savings account, bond or Child Trust Fund.
We will then give you a step-by-step guide to closing your account.
Frequently asked questions
Here we will answer some common questions about closing a savings account.