MSE News: Nationwide launches cashback credit and debit card scheme: is it any good?

SnowTiger

csreader wrote: »

After I started to register for Nationwide's Simply Rewards I was sent an email from noreply@nationwide.visaoffers.eu, as they had told me to expect.
This contained a link to nationwide.visaoffers.eu.
At least, that's what it said. But the link was actually to
56q1.mjt.lu. (MSE doesn't let me give more details of the links.)
Have Nationwide opened an office in .LUxembourg?
I suppose it's possible that this is a link to a Visa website; but, if so, why do Nationwide need to disguise the real link with a fictitious one?
Incidentally, thanks to SnowTiger for pointing out that Nationwide normally give the last 3 characters of my postcode in their emails; this did not happen in the one about Simply Rewards.

I did go through the procedure. I don't think it is a scam, however the process goes against all the warnings we're given about keeping ourselves safe online.

This is a screen grab of the email confirmation email I received:



It looks very amateurish and even Thunderbird, the email package I use, thought it was a scam.

As you say, the nationwide.visaoffers.eu text actually points to http://56q1.mjt.lu/link/... This is probably what triggered Thunderbird's scam alert.

0/10 for Nationwide's efforts to keep us safe online. As I said, this goes against all the warnings we're given.

Ectophile

If anyone wants a link from the genuine Nationwide web site, try here: http://www.nationwide.co.uk/support/support-articles/services/simply-rewards/features-benefits and click on the Go to Simply Rewards link.

But, quite frankly, the selection of retailers is pretty poor. I'm not convinced that it's customised for me in any way. I see several offers of discounts on airline tickets, even though I have never booked any airline tickets on my Nationwide card.

Kim_13

I have a new debit card. Is there a way to update my card number on Simply Rewards or do I have to register again with the new card?

50Twuncle

Where is OUR personal data stored ?
"Where is my data stored?Information on how you choose to use Simply Rewards by Nationwide is securely stored by Visa Europe technology platforms in the EU. However, to operate the service, your data may be sent outside of the EU but will be protected. Please see the Privacy Policy for more details. Any information related to the regular use of your Nationwide Visa Debit or Credit Card is stored securely."
Sorry - but I fail to understand why it has to be stored outside UK ?

SnowTiger

50Twuncle wrote: »

Sorry - but I fail to understand why it has to be stored outside UK ?

An example might be if they use a data processing warehouse, such as those offered by Amazon, IBM and Google.

And, presumably, the information has be shared with Visa who operate the payment network and offer scheme. Visa is an international organisation. I doubt they process everything with the UK.

Ken68

Kim_13 wrote: »

I have a new debit card. Is there a way to update my card number on Simply Rewards or do I have to register again with the new card?

Yes Kim, just done it myself, though hardly worth it given the limited number of retailers. Argos might be useful.

davidsian

It looks very amateurish and even Thunderbird, the email package I use, thought it was a scam..[/QUOTE]


Just tried to register and Malwarebytes blocked the return address as a potentially malicious website. Can't be bothered to fiddle with it to allow access so won't register. Nationwide needs to sort this out.

SnowTiger

davidsian wrote: »

Just tried to register and Malwarebytes blocked the return address as a potentially malicious website. Can't be bothered to fiddle with it to allow access so won't register. Nationwide needs to sort this out.

10% off at Argos is, perhaps, the only offer that will be useful to me. The rest are mainly airlines, hotels and restaurants. No discounts on day-to-day spending unless you eat out a lot!

Wine seller Perfect Cellar is listed under Groceries. I'm sure that will please a few people.

Many of the offers end on 25th or 26th November, so I guess they're updated regularly.

Doc_N

Still going on - have Nationwide got no clue at all?

Email from noreply@nationwide.visaoffers.eu:

Simply Rewards by Nationwide

Almost there!

You’re almost ready to start earning cashback with Simply Rewards by Nationwide. To complete your registration, just verify your email address by clicking on the link below. The link will be active for 24 hours.

https://nationwide.visaoffers.eu/portal/edo/enrollment/activation?activationToken=**************

Blocked by Malwarebytes:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware has blocked a potentially malicious website.

SnowTiger

The sign up process is riddled with security issues.

But the problems don't end there.

I registered using my Nationwide debit card.

If I want to take advantage of one of the offerings using my Nationwide credit card I have to register a new account.

It appears to be impossible to add a second card to an account that already exists.