Nationwide hikes FlexPlus current account fee by £5 a month – is it worth it?

Nationwide’s FlexPlus current account is a favourite with customers, but it’s worth checking whether you are taking advantage of the perks after the monthly fee went from £13 to £18

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Nationwide increased the monthly fee on its FlexPlus packaged account this week, meaning customers will now pay £60 more per year for the account. It was the first fee increase since 2017, with the building society blaming it on the rising cost of insurance.

The account offers an attractive range of perks, including worldwide travel and phone insurance for the entire family, plus vehicle breakdown cover. But at £18 per month or £216 per year, is it still one of the best packaged bank accounts?

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Katie Williams
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