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Nationwide

Nationwide review

3.6Est. 1846
By Awais Imran · Reviewed by Awais ImranData updated every 6 hoursOur methodology

Nationwide Building Society offers international transfers for its members. As a building society, it provides a trusted service but at higher cost than specialist transfer providers.

Countries

200+

Currencies

30+

Speed

2-5 business days

Fees

£15 per international transfer

Nationwide overview

Nationwide is a high-street bank, founded in 1846 and based in Swindon, UK. Nationwide's regulators: FCA, PRA.

Across the 17 corridors we track for Nationwide, its median rate sits 2.28% from mid-market — compare that with the 2.5% - 3.5% above mid-market it publishes.

Pros

  • Trusted UK building society
  • Strong customer service reputation

Cons

  • £15 flat transfer fee
  • Higher exchange rate markup than specialists
  • Slow delivery times

Nationwide features

Online banking
Branch access

Nationwide transfer details

HeadquartersSwindon, UK
RegulatedYes
RegulatorsFCA, PRA
Min Transfer$1
Max Transfer$25,000
Payment MethodsBank Transfer
Delivery MethodsBank Deposit
Exchange Rate Markup2.5% - 3.5% above mid-market

Published by Nationwide. Not measured by us; Nationwide’s limits and methods vary by country.

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