Close a savings account or ISA

It can take up to 3 working days for us to close your account.

In this time, we will:

• calculate your final balance
• calculate any interest you are owed
• transfer your funds as you have requested
• finish the account closure

If there is any interest to be paid, it will be added to the balance.

You can choose to have the balance either:

• sent to another Nationwide account
• sent to you in the post by cheque. This will need to be to the main address that we hold for you, and it will take up to 10 working days

If you have money in your savings account, you can choose to have the closing balance:

• paid into another Nationwide account. This will take up to 3 working days
• sent to you in the post by cheque. This will need to be to the main address that we hold for you, and it will take up to 10 working days

With some fixed rate savings accounts, you may have to pay an early access charge. But closing a savings account is otherwise free.

We recommend reading your account’s terms and conditions before closing it.

Find your terms and conditions

Yes, but you will both need to visit a Nationwide branch to close your account.

You will need proof of identity, such as a passport or driving licence, as well as any account cards.

Find your nearest branch

If you are living in another country, you can generally close your savings account online or over the phone.

More about closing your account when living abroad

No, once you have asked us to close your savings account, you cannot reverse this.

You can apply for another savings account with us.