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Review summary

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Looking at 70 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the customer service, finding it unhelpful, difficult to reach a real person, and often leading to frustrating automated systems. Customers also frequently reported issues with the service provided, including problems with payments, incorrect advice, and a general lack of care for their needs. The pricing was a significant concern for many, with numerous complaints about unexpected and substantial increases in premiums. Some people were dissatisfied with the staff, describing them as uninterested, arrogant, or incompetent, and feeling like they were treated poorly. However, a few other people also felt that the staff were wonderful, helpful, and provided excellent, professional service, offering clear advice and making the process easy to understand.

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Customer service

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Service

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Price

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Payment

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Staff

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I was impressed by the T.V. adverts but my experience of customer service since opening an account are quite different. Staff in the branch were not helpful in me opening an account, I was told to re... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service. Had home insurance which expired on 7th Dec. Had gone up almost 100% since I took it out 7 years ago. Underwriter changed recently but much confusion over who it actually is... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Between the myriad of people dragged into this small job on a claim made in June 2025, they all argued amongst themselves and lost sight of us as the customer, wasting our time, energy and any confide... See more


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  1. Money & Insurance

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  • West Nationwide Boulevard 1, 43215, Columbus, United States

  • nationwide.com

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

238 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is the worst bank I have ever…

This is the worst bank I have ever Banked with , the customer service is appalling , don’t take the switch bride as they have the worst customer service I have ever received from a uk bank , be warned don’t bank with nationwide

18 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Home Insurance Rip off

Home Insurance Rip off - First year quote £336.89 after 12 months they want £477.56. (Never had a claim & original quote wasn`t discounted for new customer) Goodbye Nationwide, not even going to give you the opportunity to re quote. Will also review moving current and savings accounts.

19 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rip off merchants

Rip off merchants. As you can see below they don't even bother to reply to posts.
Doubled our premium last year despite no claims, so reduced cover to make premium more palatable.
Now have doubled again so can't reduce cover any further.
Shant be renewing.

25 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had nation wide pet insurance for…

I had nation wide pet insurance for four years. No problems. They canceled mine and all peoples plans in Florida this Jan, 2025. I will never use them again no matter how good they were. They got greedy and want to raise their prices and add pre existing conditions to current pets..SHADY COMPANY RUN FROM THEM!

10 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Astounded at the lack of care and…

Astounded at the lack of care and blatant lying by both Nationwide insurance and the company they sell policies for CES home emergency cover.
Agree to what is expected under policy wording twice on recorded call then retract offer and refuse to pay for anything .
5 days now with no heating or hot water , sub zero temperatures .Who will be responsible for costs if pipes burst due to no heating in house .Escape of water causes catastrophic damage to property structure ,belongings and mental health .
If this were to happen it won’t be few nights in a hotel as house is inhabitable due to no hot water or heating it could be months in addition to replacing full house contents redecorating and repairing structural damage .Perhaps Nationwide home insurance or CES would like to reconsider there decision and do the right thing

10 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

ZERO stars..

ZERO stars... consistently loses money. Inept advisors who only care about ripping you off. Web site fails almost always. Takes 3-4 tries just to log in. AVOID!!!!!!!

8 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give zero stars I would

If I could give zero stars I would. Been with them for 2 months and regret moving. I mislaid my bank card and my phone screen died so called them to have money transferred to my spare bank account. Told me it would take till 5pm the next day to send it!! It's 2025 and they are the only bank who cannot do external transfers unless it's an emergency and then it takes over 24 hours!! Absolute joke

6 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nationwide is not on your side

Nationwide is not on your side. They will tell and elderly client their roof has hail damage on only half of the roof. When have you heard of hail only hitting half of a roof? Exactly. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there

27 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nationwide nearly doubles home insurance

Nationwide sent us the usual email to prompt us to renew our home and contents insurance. They quote £460, up £202 from last year's £258!!! Same terrace house we lived in for 20 years, some old worn furniture and other contents, never made a claim.
Another annoyance for the last 3 such renewal emails (including another property) is that the new suggested price does not show properly in Outlook, which I use for emails. You either have to click "online version" of which the link does not always work, or copy-paste the icon into another programme. Perhaps not showing the new price is on purpuse? The email also never tells you that you have another 6 weeks before the old insurance experies, probably hoping you would renew right now which means you throw away about 10% = £26 of your previous years' insurance.

26 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Home emergency terrible waited 13hrs…

Home emergency terrible waited 13hrs for guy to come out and tell me coundnt make my home secure cos it's an old double glazed door and nothing on his van
Called a locksmith done within 20 mins
Nationwide absolute joke.... Home emergancy is being mis sold as dosnt do what it claims will do.

20 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No thanks!

I have been a customer of nationwide for years. This years renewal is £1,228. Last year it was £806, the year before it was £653. Policy cancelled.

4 December 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

How things were, and should be.

Went to nationwide in Harlow town centre and was seen by Tess, fantastic outcome, sorted all my problems and I left feeling as light as a feather. Can't thank her enough. Real old fashioned service. I feel quite nostalgic.

29 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Emergency cover home insurance

Unfortunately had to use the emergency cover on my home insurance, water leak between the bedroom and hall . The level of service I received was abysmal expected us to go 5 days without water while we waited for a trace team to come even though the leak was plainly obvious, then wait a further 2 or 3 days for a repair !! Ridiculous timescale and useless customer service.

11 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor show

Rang Boston branch to make appointment about transferring an isa from another building society. Not a bit helpful. Said appointment would have to be in February. Obviously not interested in new business

22 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking attempt at 78% INCREASE in…

Shocking attempt at 78% INCREASE in yearly premium on home insurance. NO CLAIMS whatsoever! Have been with this company for 3 years but they won't get another chance. Loads of ridiculous excuses for dramatic increase BUT strangely no mention of greed and profit.

********AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE********

21 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extortionate increase in house insurance premium

House insurance premium increase from £405 to £660. Phoned to enquire why. No claims, nothing else changed. Got told increase due to claims in flooding and builders increase in prices. No flooding in my area. Why should it affect me. Got a new quote on line. Over £100 cheaper. Disgraceful way to treat loyal Customers.

16 November 2024
Unprompted review

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