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Nationwide flex instant saver 2
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Thanks everyone for your help
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@horsewithnoname you might want to have a look at their start to save issue 2 - that has a prize draw (with eligibility requirements) and it pays 5% on balances from 1st dechorsewithnoname said:
Oh right, thanks. I’ve been with nationwide for ages, but their service and their interest rates are not what they were. I’ve wanted to stay with them because they are a building society rather than a bank, but I’m starting think they’re all as bad as each other, so I’m seriously considering moving.isasmurf said:There is a bug in Nationwide's systems with this account. It seems to not be recognising the initial payment when determining whether an opening payment has been made despite it being credited to the account.
Somebody else reported this problem a couple of weeks ago: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6401567/nationwide-flex-instant-saver-asking-for-a-payment
And I see mine has the same message.If you want me to definitely see your reply, please tag me @forumuser7 Thank you.
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Only good for £50 a month though- which is a shame with that rate!ForumUser7 said:
@horsewithnoname you might want to have a look at their start to save issue 2 - that has a prize draw (with eligibility requirements) and it pays 5% on balances from 1st dechorsewithnoname said:
Oh right, thanks. I’ve been with nationwide for ages, but their service and their interest rates are not what they were. I’ve wanted to stay with them because they are a building society rather than a bank, but I’m starting think they’re all as bad as each other, so I’m seriously considering moving.isasmurf said:There is a bug in Nationwide's systems with this account. It seems to not be recognising the initial payment when determining whether an opening payment has been made despite it being credited to the account.
Somebody else reported this problem a couple of weeks ago: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6401567/nationwide-flex-instant-saver-asking-for-a-payment
And I see mine has the same message.🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her3 -
Nationwide have confirmed that it’s a glitch in the matrix, so I’ve moved my money and now getter 0.15% more than I was. Won’t change my life, but you have to vote with your feet!0
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