A Nationwide debit card provides an easy way for you to deal with your account.
withdraw cash or check your balance at cash machines,
withdraw cash at any Post Office® branch;
guarantee cheques up to £100; and
buy goods and services anywhere you see the Visa symbol (including online purchases), as well as getting cash back at certain UK stores.
Use your Nationwide Debit Card Overseas
Before you travel, tell Nationwide you will be using your debit card abroad.
Pay for goods or services worldwide wherever you see the Visa logo.
Withdraw local currency at cash machines worldwide
When using your Nationwide visa card abroad any foreign currency debit card payments, including cash withdrawals are converted to Sterling by VISA using wholesale market rates applying on the day the conversion is made.
When paying for goods in the UK Card
Use your Nationwide Visa Debit card to pay for goods where ever you see the Visa symbol. Remember to check the amount before you enter your PIN or sign a sales voucher. You can spend up to the balance on your account, or the amount of any agreed overdraft.
Getting Cashback
Many supermarkets and retailers in the UK offer cashback up to £100 when paying by debit card. Cashback provides convenient access to your money without using a cash machine.
Guaranteed cheques
If your debit card features the cheque guarantee symbol, Nationwide will guarantee your personal cheques up to the amount shown on your debit card.
Withdrawing Cash
There are over 750 Nationwide branches across the UK where you can access your money.
As long as you have enough in your account you can withdraw up to £300 in any one day from over one million cash machines in the UK and around the world which display the Visa or Cirrus symbol.
Identity theft
Identity theft is when somebody uses your name and other personal information for fraudulent purposes. Nationwide state of the art fraud detection systems look for unusual activity on your account. Also keep yourself protected by following the tips below:
Memorise your PIN and then destroy the PIN advice and any other security information provided.
Keep secure (or shred) all receipts, letters and other confidential papers including bank statements that contain your name and address or other personal information.
Don't keep items such as cheque books, cards and personal identification (e.g. passport, driving licence) together.
Banking provided by Nationwide
Nationwide Debit card
Nationwide Building Society is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority under registration number 106078. Credit facilities other than regulated mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Services Authority
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