Cash ISAs
Nationwide savings account rates compared
Nationwide Building Society offers a broad range of savings accounts with interest rates up to 6.5%.
Nationwide is the world's largest building society and one of the UK's largest savings providers. It acquired Virgin Money in 2024. Nationwide offers a broad range of savings accounts, so whether you're looking to save your money for a rainy day, or you're willing to let your money mature over a longer period of time, Nationwide has several options. Nationwide Building Society's top savings rate of 6.5% is available on one of its regular savings accounts.
Cash ISAs
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Nationwide Building Society's best cash ISA rate of 3.8% is lower than today's market-best rate of 5%.
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Nationwide Building Society's top fixed-rate bond rate of 5% is the best currently on the market.
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Nationwide Building Society's best regular savings account rate of 6.5% is slightly lower than today's market-best rate of 8%.
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What is Nationwide Building Society's best savings account with the highest interest rate?
The best savings account depends on what you want from your savings. If you're after fast access to your money, then an easy-access account should suit you. However, if you're happy to lock your money away for a time to access a higher rate, then a fixed-rate bond is a good option.
Finally, if you're looking to maximise your returns and shield them from income tax, consider an ISA. Below, we've listed the different types of accounts Nationwide Building Society offers, plus the highest interest rate currently available.
| Savings account types include | Cash isas, fixed-rate bonds, regular savers |
|---|---|
| Best cash ISA rate | 3.8% |
| Best fixed-rate bond rate | 5% |
| Best regular saver rate | 6.5% |
| Fixed bond terms | 1 year - 5 years |
| Opening options | Branch, website, mobile app |
| FSCS protection |
Our expert says: Kate Steere explains why it pays to be a Nationwide customer
"It pays to be a Nationwide member, literally! Nationwide is one of the only banking providers that gives cash payouts for loyalty. It's made a "Fairer Share Payment" to eligible members for 3 years in a row, and in 2025, it made an extra £50 payment as a thank you to customers following its purchase of Virgin Money. Meaning, if you've been an eligible member since 2023, you'll have made a total of £350 to date. This is why we named Nationwide our 2025 Provider of the Year for Banking Perks. "
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How to set up a Nationwide savings account
This depends on whether or not you’re already registered with Nationwide. Current members can open an account online, and may be able to do so without showing any proof of identity or address. Nationwide will let current customers know if they need to provide evidence.
New customers will need to have their name and address verified to confirm their identity. This may be done electronically by using credit reference agencies, or you may be asked to go into a branch with your UK photo identification – either a passport or driving licence – plus proof of name and proof of address. Examples include:
- A valid full UK driving licence, or provisional driving licence
- A bank statement from within the past 3 months
- A valid full UK or EEA passport
- A benefits letter from the last 12 months
- A valid student ID from a UK university
- UK gas or electricity bill (less than 3 months)
- UK phone bill (not mobile, less than 3 months)
In some cases, you may be able to send in documents by post instead. On the Nationwide website, there’s a full list of eligible documents, including those that can be sent in by post, and explaining which are specifically for name or address. If you’re setting up a savings account for a child then you’ll need to provide their passport or birth certificate along with proof of where they live.
Does Nationwide offer online or mobile banking?
Yes, it offers both. Here are some of the basic features:
Online banking
- Check balances. For any type of account.
- Transfer money between accounts. In a matter of seconds.
- Pay bills and people. All within the online portal.
Mobile banking
- All of those features. On the go.
- Secure login. Log in to your account by simply using your fingerprint.
- Filter and compare. View up to 15 months’ transactions and compare your income and expenses.
Customer service information for Nationwide
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Nationwide customer reviews
In our independent 2025 customer satisfaction survey, 80% of Nationwide’s users said they’d recommend the brand to a friend.
The Nationwide app has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from more than 632,000 reviews on the App Store. On Google Play, the app fares slightly worse, with a score of 3.7 from more than 110,000 Android app users (updated April 2025).
Our verdict
Nationwide’s broad range of savings accounts means that it should be easy to find one to suit you, whether you need instant access to your money or you’re happy to lock it away for a fixed period of time. Sadly, it has reduced its range of cash ISAs, so you may need to look more widely to find one that suits.
Because it’s owned by its members and doesn’t need to pay any shareholders, there’s a chance that a Nationwide savings account might get you better interest and cheaper mortgage rates than banks – but be sure to check our other savings accounts reviews to find the best deal for you.
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