Nationwide sees 85% increase in customers switching accounts online

Nationwide Building Society has seen an 85% increase week on week in the number of customers opening and transferring their main account online.

Including customers who have switched their accounts in branch as well as online, the Society has seen an overall increase week on week of 26%.

John Crossley, Nationwide head of current accounts, said: "Customers are clearly unhappy with recent events and are opting to vote with their feet. 

"Nationwide is seeing a sharp increase in the number of customers switching their account to the Society, highlighting our commitment to being the challenger brand to the big banks."