Can I still switch but not to completely close the other account

xylophone

If you wish to maintain an account with Nationwide, why not just open a sole account before the joint is switched - very easy to do on line.

If you prefer that your salary should be credited to your sole account, you can instruct your payroll clerk accordingly.

You can then set up a monthly standing order on your sole account to pay the appropriate amount to your new joint account to cover your share of the household expenses?

YorkshireBoy

xylophone said:

If you wish to maintain an account with Nationwide, why not just open a sole account before the joint is switched - very easy to do on line.

Switching a joint account almost certainly guarantees a couple will only get one switching incentive from the new bank.
Always better to switch a sole account, thereby ensuring a 2nd incentive payment is available for the other party at a future date.

xylophone

Always better to switch a sole account, thereby ensuring a 2nd incentive payment is available for the other party at a future date. 

 Yes, but in this case, the OP doesn't seem particularly interested in switching?