Overview
- Nationwide, which restated the pledge on Friday, said every Nationwide and Virgin Money branch will remain open until at least 2030.
- The network covers 605 Nationwide sites plus 91 Virgin Money locations built through the 2024 takeover, a stance that contrasts with recent closures by NatWest and Santander.
- The society is piloting 45-minute dementia clinic appointments at selected Virgin Money branches with specialist nurses from Dementia UK, open to anyone affected by the illness.
- Branches also offer a Scam Checker, Safe Spaces for people facing domestic abuse, and digital lessons, and Nationwide reports higher footfall where other banks have left.
- Members expect details on this year’s Fairer Share cash payout with results on 21 May, after £100 went to more than four million customers in each of the past three years.