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SavingsWatch

If there are any changes to our savings range that could affect or benefit you, SavingsWatch will alert you straight away. So you’ll always know if you’re getting the most out of your savings account with us, and whether one of our other accounts could suit you better.

New and improved account alerts

If there's a change to our product range that could benefit you, we'll send you an email to let you know. 

Interest rate alerts

If your interest rate goes up or down, we'll let you know by email or SMS alert (you can choose how).

Annual Savings Summary

We’ll email you a Savings Summary once a year (starting in 2019), showing your products’ interest rates and our range of savings accounts*.

* If you turned 16 before 29 June 2018 and still hold one or more of our fixed-rate accounts, which you opened before 1 August 2018, you’ll continue to receive the annual Savings Statement by post until your last fixed rate account matures.

You can register using our online form, through the Internet Bank or in branch. Find out how to register for SavingsWatch and eligibility for the service below.

Eligibility for SavingsWatch 

You need to:


  • hold a savings account with us (excluding clubs, charities and organisation's accounts)
  • be aged 16 years or older
  • have a valid email address for receiving emails
  • have a valid mobile phone number, if you want to receive SMS alerts. 

By registering for SavingsWatch, you consent to receiving marketing communications relating to SavingsWatch by email, SMS and other electronic means in accordance with the SavingsWatch terms and conditions.

How to register for SavingsWatch

Register with the online form

What you need to know about completing the online form

Only sign up using the online form if you:

  • already have your email and mobile number registered with us

  • have read the full terms and conditions. Details of new savings product launches will be sent to you by email. Changes to your interest rate will be sent by email or SMS. If you do not want your contact details to be used by us to send you marketing communications relating to SavingsWatch, please do not subscribe. However this would mean that we would be unable to provide the SavingsWatch service to you.

    Register using the online form

Register with Internet Banking

To register using the Internet Bank

You'll need to be registered for the Internet Bank:

  • Log in to the Internet Bank

  • In 'View Accounts', select 'SavingsWatch' from the 'Related services' list on the left hand side in the drop down list next to your savings account balance

  • Select how you want to be notified for rate change messages, agree to the SavingsWatch terms and conditions by selecting 'submit', and select 'subscribe'

  • If needed, you can update your preferences and contact details here too.

Log in to online banking

Register in branch

To register in a branch

Visit a branch and make sure you have:

  • the account number of your existing savings account
  • a valid email address
  • a valid mobile phone number (if you want to receive rate change notifications by SMS text message)
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How can I unsubscribe from SavingsWatch?

  • Email - select the 'opt out' link at the bottom of your SavingsWatch email
  • SMS - text STOP to short code 85345, which you can find at the end of all SavingsWatch SMS messages
  • Log in to the Internet Bank
  • Visit us in branch.

How will I know the SavingsWatch email is genuinely from Nationwide Building Society?

  • Our emails will come from Nationwide@nationwidebuildingsociety-savingswatch.co.uk
  • We'll never ask for any of your personal details
  • If it’s an update on a new account, the email will contain your postcode – if you have a foreign postcode, this will say ‘N/A’
  • If it’s a rate change notification on your savings account, the email always shows the last 4 digits of your account number (i.e. xxxxx5678) and your postcode.

More than one account holder or account

  • You'll get a separate notification for each account held with us
  • If you have a joint account, only the account holder who has subscribed for the SavingsWatch service will receive the email.

Charges for SavingsWatch SMS while abroad

If you're abroad when you receive a SavingsWatch SMS text message and are 'roaming' (that means using a host network for connectivity when you're abroad), you may be charged for this. The cost depends on your tariff; you may want to check your tariff so you're aware of any costs if you were to receive a text whilst abroad.

Power of Attorney using SavingsWatch

Attorneys registered with us can subscribe for SavingsWatch on behalf of the account holder, but it’s the account holder’s mobile number or email address that’s notified.

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