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How to log in to Nationwide Online Banking for the first time?

Hello,

Does anyone have experience with Nationwide online banking?

I applied for a Nationwide Flex Account and was accepted 2 weeks ago. I have since received my card, pin and a "welcome to digital banking" letter that includes my customer number and pass number.

With all this information, I cant figure out how to actually log in. When I try to log in it asks me for memorable data (I've never set any) or to use a card reader (which I don't have). The letter says I can choose memorable data when I log in for the first time. I tried to register and it says I already registered 5-7 days ago. Am I missing something?
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  • Fennite
    Fennite Posts: 38 Forumite
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    This happened to me a few months ago, the letter text is incorrect. You do need the card reader to register for the first time, not just the memorable data. You can use a card reader from another bank in the mean time before your nationwide one is delivered.
  • agrinnall
    agrinnall Posts: 23,344 Forumite
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    I'm going to guess that the first time you log in you have to use a card reader, do you have one yet? [I'm guessing because when I first logged in it was long before card readers even existed]
  • RonSwanson
    RonSwanson Posts: 21 Forumite
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    Thanks for the quick replies. I don't have a card reader, my main bank doesn't use one. I guess I'll just have to wait for it, any idea how long delivery takes? I haven't received any information about getting one.
  • Psyduck1980
    Psyduck1980 Posts: 143 Forumite
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    I'm in a similar position Ron. I applied on 9th April, my account was opened on 11th April and I received my debit card and PIN at the weekend. However, I haven't received a "Welcome to Internet Banking" letter and I believe I need the pass number from it in order to register.
  • greatgimpo
    greatgimpo Posts: 1,256 Forumite
    Go to Nationwide in the high street and pick one up - easy.
  • Fennite
    Fennite Posts: 38 Forumite
    Fourth Anniversary
    my card reader turned up a couple of days after the card
  • 18cc
    18cc Posts: 2,120 Forumite
    Call the Nationwide internet banking helpdesk they will tell you exactly what to do
  • skid112
    skid112 Posts: 373 Forumite
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    hi
    I opened one of these accounts a couple of weeks ago. Logged on without a card reader, it asked me for memorable data, which I set myself 6 digit code and I have access, no card reader required
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  • Psyduck1980
    Psyduck1980 Posts: 143 Forumite
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    Fennite wrote: »
    This happened to me a few months ago, the letter text is incorrect. You do need the card reader to register for the first time, not just the memorable data. You can use a card reader from another bank in the mean time before your nationwide one is delivered.
    You also need the letter containing the pass code, right?
  • RonSwanson
    RonSwanson Posts: 21 Forumite
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    skid112 wrote: »
    hi
    I opened one of these accounts a couple of weeks ago. Logged on without a card reader, it asked me for memorable data, which I set myself 6 digit code and I have access, no card reader required

    Could you explain how? When I press log in it gives two options:

    Log in using my card reader

    Log in using my memorable data

    If I select memorable data, it asks me to enter it not set it.
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