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Transfer of Virgin Money into Nationwide approved: millions become members overnight

By James Sherwin-SmithPosted on 26 February 2026

You might have seen reports in the press this week that the High Court has approved the transfer of Virgin Money’s business into Nationwide (e.g. The Sun, The Mirror). This was a legal application made by Nationwide to transfer nearly all assets, liabilities and customers of Clydesdale Bank plc (trading as Virgin Money) into Nationwide. […]

The Big Nationwide “Thank You”: £50 for what and why?

By James Sherwin-SmithPosted on 12 March 2025

Nationwide announced this week the “Big Nationwide Thank You” – a £50 one-off payment to eligible members. This is entirely separate to the recent annual (but not guaranteed, or clearly defined) Fairer Share Payment. This “thank you” payment is another example as to why members should be more engaged, and members’ perspectives better represented, at […]