Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info. To be eligible for the free cash, customers must adhere to certain conditions when joining the building society.
A customer got in touch on social media, as they were unsure about the requirements. They asked: "I'm a little confused. Additionally, customers are required to make at least one debit card purchase within this day window.
Nationwide responded with more details about the steps the customer needed to follow. The building society explained: "The timeframe overall varies however from when you complete the criteria, you'll receive a text confirming this and then payment is made within 10 working days of the text.
Even if you are an existing Nationwide customer using one of these accounts, you can still pocket the money by swapping from another non-Nationwide account, as long as you meet the qualifying rules. Customers are required to move over at least two active direct debits using the Current Account Switch Service and to complete the switch within 28 days. As for the direct debits, the terms are clear on the official website : "Direct debits set up or transferred after your switch has been started will not count towards this offer.
By using the Current Account Switch Service, all your payments into the account will move over, such as your wages or your pension. Nationwide will contact your employer and pension provider to tell them about your new bank details, but it's a good idea to get in touch with those parties yourself too to tell them your new information yourself.
