If something has gone wrong.

We take every complaint seriously and resolve most cases within five working days. Here is what to expect, who to contact and what to do if you are unhappy with our response.

Resolution times
5days
Most straightforward complaints are resolved within five working days. Complex cases inside eight weeks, with regular updates while we investigate.
Acknowledgement3 days
Standard resolution5 days
Complex resolution< 8 weeks
What happens next

The three-step process.

From the moment your complaint lands with us to the moment you get a final-response letter.

1

Acknowledgement

We acknowledge every complaint in writing within three working days, naming the case-handler assigned to you.

3 days
2

Investigation

Your case-handler reviews the file, listens to call recordings if relevant and contacts you if anything is unclear.

3 - 5 days
3

Final response

For straightforward cases, a written final response inside five working days. For complex cases, inside eight weeks with updates en route.

< 8 weeks
Our complaints policy

Putting things right.

Even the best organisations sometimes make mistakes, and if we do, or we fail to meet your expectations in some other way, we want the opportunity to put things right as quickly as we can. In addition, we will take steps where appropriate to prevent a recurrence. We do our best to provide a quality service, but if you do have cause for complaint, we will equally do our best to deal with it to your full satisfaction.

What to include

Please send us

Your name, address, phone number and email address. Your account number. What has gone wrong. What you would like us to do to resolve the issue.

Correct address

Email complaints only

For ALL complaints please email complaints@nationwidefinance.co.uk. We can only acknowledge and answer complaints that are emailed to this address. If you email, phone or write to any other address your complaint will unfortunately not be registered and will not be answered, so please use the correct email address.

What to expect

Our response

Our aim is to ensure you feel we have handled your complaint fairly and that you are fully satisfied with the outcome. If we cannot resolve your complaint immediately, we will send you a prompt acknowledgement within 3 days of receipt, undertake a full investigation addressing all the points you raise, and do our best to reply with our written response by post or email within 30 business days.

If we need more timeIf we need more time to look into your complaint, we will tell you who is personally dealing with it, keep you updated on our progress, and provide you with a written explanation of the reasons for the delay. We will tell you when we will respond in full with our final response, in any event within 8 weeks of your original complaint.
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