Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
#1
Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
I have - together with others - recommended using a Nationwide credit card abroad, since they don't charge an extra currency amount.
That's about to change:
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_...ansactions.htm
Luckily I only use mine when back in the UK.
That's about to change:
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_...ansactions.htm
Luckily I only use mine when back in the UK.
#2
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
I have - together with others - recommended using a Nationwide credit card abroad, since they don't charge an extra currency amount.
That's about to change:
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_...ansactions.htm
Luckily I only use mine when back in the UK.
That's about to change:
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_...ansactions.htm
Luckily I only use mine when back in the UK.
Wonder how long that will last now!
#3
Banned
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 22,348
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
I have - together with others - recommended using a Nationwide credit card abroad, since they don't charge an extra currency amount.
That's about to change:
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_...ansactions.htm
Luckily I only use mine when back in the UK.
That's about to change:
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_...ansactions.htm
Luckily I only use mine when back in the UK.
Thanks for making it known!
#4
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
Oh yes, none of the cards show it as an extra: it appears as a degraded exchange rate.
#5
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
This may be useful, the Visa Website has a daily conversion update so you can know the sterling conversion price with some confidence:
http://www.corporate.visa.com/pd/con...jsp?src=ex_rez
just enter the 0.84% fee and click away.
http://www.corporate.visa.com/pd/con...jsp?src=ex_rez
just enter the 0.84% fee and click away.
#6
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Joined: Nov 2004
Location: Murrumbeena, Melbourne
Posts: 380
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
Hmmm that'll be me closing my natiowide current account & credit card then!!:curse:
#7
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Joined: Sep 2007
Location: Gold Coast
Posts: 659
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
I've got this too. . . and have also recomended it!!
Are there any other accounts that can be accessed over here?
Cheers
Mandy
Are there any other accounts that can be accessed over here?
Cheers
Mandy
#8
Forum Regular
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 40
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
I took out a Post Office credit card a few months ago because I had a few overseas trips booked - they don't charge a fee for overseas transactions (withdrawals are probably excepted).
I also work for the Post Office so I got an extended 0% on purchases and balance transfers - but you still get 3 months and 12 months respectively which isn't bad.
Like another poster said, however, how long is this going to last if the Nationwide have withdrawn their 0% on overseas transactions? Also, there is currently no option for paying your bill online, it's pretty much just branch or post, so I'll have to stop using mine when I go over to Oz on a WHV.
I also work for the Post Office so I got an extended 0% on purchases and balance transfers - but you still get 3 months and 12 months respectively which isn't bad.
Like another poster said, however, how long is this going to last if the Nationwide have withdrawn their 0% on overseas transactions? Also, there is currently no option for paying your bill online, it's pretty much just branch or post, so I'll have to stop using mine when I go over to Oz on a WHV.
#9
Forum Regular
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 35
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
I have - together with others - recommended using a Nationwide credit card abroad, since they don't charge an extra currency amount.
That's about to change:
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_...ansactions.htm
Luckily I only use mine when back in the UK.
That's about to change:
http://www.nationwide.co.uk/current_...ansactions.htm
Luckily I only use mine when back in the UK.
Regards
#10
Banned
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 22,348
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
I took out a Post Office credit card a few months ago because I had a few overseas trips booked - they don't charge a fee for overseas transactions (withdrawals are probably excepted).
I also work for the Post Office so I got an extended 0% on purchases and balance transfers - but you still get 3 months and 12 months respectively which isn't bad.
Like another poster said, however, how long is this going to last if the Nationwide have withdrawn their 0% on overseas transactions? Also, there is currently no option for paying your bill online, it's pretty much just branch or post, so I'll have to stop using mine when I go over to Oz on a WHV.
I also work for the Post Office so I got an extended 0% on purchases and balance transfers - but you still get 3 months and 12 months respectively which isn't bad.
Like another poster said, however, how long is this going to last if the Nationwide have withdrawn their 0% on overseas transactions? Also, there is currently no option for paying your bill online, it's pretty much just branch or post, so I'll have to stop using mine when I go over to Oz on a WHV.
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/tra...p-travel-money
(Look at: "the cards from hell")
Last edited by paulry; Mar 4th 2009 at 7:06 am.
#11
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
All in all, they have become a disappointment and when the latest one expires I won't renew it. They will probably then send a new one every few days....
#12
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
That particular issue - N/W not renewing cards overseas - was "resolved" but I have no idea how! They first sent an email saying that since it had expired and I lived outside the UK it would not be renewed. Then, later, a girl on the phone line said it *could* be - and it had already been dispatched! It never arrived, and I rang again - they sent another, which I now have.
All in all, they have become a disappointment and when the latest one expires I won't renew it. They will probably then send a new one every few days....
All in all, they have become a disappointment and when the latest one expires I won't renew it. They will probably then send a new one every few days....
#13
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
Bummer! Was going to get ourselves Nationwide cards when we go on our WHV in May. Rethink time...
#14
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Joined: Apr 2007
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 199
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
Maybe you should not be too hasty about dumping N/W. A I read it they will charge 1%. I remember other banks charging 2.5%. The other thing I like about N/W is you get something close to the interbank rate which is again better than a lot give you.
You don't have to use it, but it does give extra options and costs you nothing if you don't
It is another kick in the teeth, but still better than a lot of others. Of course if I have got this wrong, please let me know.
You don't have to use it, but it does give extra options and costs you nothing if you don't
It is another kick in the teeth, but still better than a lot of others. Of course if I have got this wrong, please let me know.
#15
Re: Forget what I said about Nationwide cards!
Maybe you should not be too hasty about dumping N/W. A I read it they will charge 1%. I remember other banks charging 2.5%. The other thing I like about N/W is you get something close to the interbank rate which is again better than a lot give you.
You don't have to use it, but it does give extra options and costs you nothing if you don't
It is another kick in the teeth, but still better than a lot of others. Of course if I have got this wrong, please let me know.
You don't have to use it, but it does give extra options and costs you nothing if you don't
It is another kick in the teeth, but still better than a lot of others. Of course if I have got this wrong, please let me know.