Branch-based account FAQs
Anyone who lives in the UK is eligible to open one, however restrictions apply to certain accounts such as minimum age. Please see our branch savings terms and conditions for more details.
To open an account, you can call your local branch and speak to one of our advisers to make an appointment. You cannot apply for a branch account online or by post.
If you have a branch-based account you can only manage this in your local branch. If you'd like to manage your account online you'll need to open an online account.
If you have a branch-based account, please nip in to your local branch to make a withdrawal.
If you have a postal account, we require instructions in writing accompanied by your passbook. Please send these to:
Nottingham Building Society
Nottingham House
3 Fulforth Street
Nottingham
NG1 3DL
Withdrawals can only be made in accordance with the account terms and conditions, i.e. you may have to give notice of your withdrawal.
We require your identification to comply with Money Laundering Regulations.
For branch-based and postal accounts, you need to complete a bankers order form and take it to your bank or building society and they'll set this up for you.
If you have a branch account you can withdraw up to £500 cash daily, subject to withdrawal conditions. If you want to withdraw more that £500, please contact your local branch. Under 17s may need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There's no minimum or maximum amount for withdrawals made by cheque.
Postal accounts have no minimum or maximum withdrawal amounts, however the accounts all have a minimum balance which must remain in the account to keep it open.
For branch-based and postal variable accounts, when we increase interest rates, we will inform you of any change at the earliest opportunity. When we decrease interest rates, we will notify you in writing 14 days in advance of the change. The basis on which we might change your interest rate is set out in our branch savings terms and conditions.
You can check your current rates here.
You can see what interest rate you're getting here. Or you can check your latest rate change letter.
For branch-based and postal accounts we need notification of a change of address in writing. Please send us a letter confirming your new address to:
Nottingham Building Society
Nottingham House
3 Fulforth Street
Nottingham
NG1 3DL
Alternatively you can pop into your local branch with your passbook and proof of your new address.
Yes. To comply with Money Laundering Regulations we require identification. Please read our identification guide.
You can download our branch savings terms and conditions. Please refer to your product leaflet for account specific details.
It's important that you keep us informed about changes to your personal information so we can protect you from risk of fraud. You can see more information about our financial crime measures here.
Please either contact your local branch or call us as soon as possible on 0344 481 4444. We will put a hold on your account so that it cannot be used.
You must inform us of the death by providing the original or certified copy of the death certificate.
A professional or regulated person can certify this e.g. lawyer, doctor, chemist, nurse (SEN or SRN), teacher, professor, engineer, etc. The certified copy also must state ‘this is a true copy of the original document’.
Upon notification, if the account is in a single name, it is suspended until the necessary statutory declaration or grant of probate is received. The account will then be closed and the funds distributed accordingly. If the account is in joint names the name of the deceased is removed and the ownership of the account transfers to the other holder(s).
Most of our branches are open between 9:30am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am – 12:00pm on Saturdays. However, please check with your local branch when they will be closed for training.
You can contact us on 0344 481 4444:
- Monday to Friday: 9:30am – 4:30pm
- Saturday: 9:00am – 12.00pm.
Online account FAQs
Anyone living in the UK aged 18+ can open one, however restrictions apply to certain accounts. Please see our online savings terms and conditions for more details.
To open an account, you can do this online or through our app. You cannot apply for an online account in branch.
If you have an online account you can only manage this online or in our app. If you'd like to manage your account in branch you'll need to open a branch based account.
You will need UK mobile phone number, email address and Government recognised photographic ID such as an in-date passport or driving licence. We verify your identity using our trusted provider, Onfido.
A Nominated Bank Account is a type of UK current account that accepts, and sends, Faster Payments. Check with your provider if you’re unsure about what type of account you have.
You can easily make a payment from your Nominated Bank Account (NBA) via bank transfer using your account number and sort code. Not sure what they are? Head to your account from in the app, and you’ll be able to view it there by clicking into the box with the account name. Deposits can take up to 24 hours to be seen in your account.
Read more about paying into your Nottingham account including minimum and maximum balances, and why the money must come from your NBA.
Withdrawals can be made subject to the relevant special conditions for the accounts. Once you're logged into your account, choose the product that you wish to take the money from and click on the ‘Withdraw’ button. You then need to type in the amount you want to withdraw and click ‘Next’. You then have a chance to review the transaction and can click ‘Next’ to finalise it.
Read more about withdrawing your money including how much it'll take for payments to reach your account and why you might see 'Pending withdrawals'.
We don't yet offer joint online accounts. Sorry about that.
Your account number can be easily found on your 'Account overview' page or by choosing an account on this screen.
The sort code for all Nottingham Building Society savings accounts is 60-95-93.
Your account interest rate can be easily found on your Account Overview page. Just click on the account that you want to know the interest rate for.
For online variable accounts, when we increase interest rates we'll inform you of any change at the earliest opportunity. When we decrease interest rates we'll notify you in writing 14 days in advance of the change. The basis on which we might change your interest rate is set out in our online savings terms and conditions.
You can check your current rates by logging in to your account.
If you’ve moved house, updating your address within the app is easy. Log into your account and follow these steps:
- In the menu click on 'Manage my profile'.
- Click on 'Contact information' and then 'Address'.
- Follow the information on screen and search for your new address.
If you want to transfer your online ISA or Lifetime ISA to us, no problem. You’ll need to request the transfer from the other provider, and they’ll contact us to handle the rest. We'll be in touch with you and may need you to validate the request by clicking a link in an email we’ll send.
Remember, some ISAs will charge you for transferring out such as a fixed rate ISA but check the terms and conditions for the account to make sure.
Once you've opened your first account and provided us with your I.D, you won't have to do this again if you want to open another account.
Head to your 'Account overview' and click on 'Add a new savings account'.
We will be very sorry to see you go, but if you are looking to close your online account with us, you can do this very simply on the app, or if you log in via the desk top.
Firstly you will need to log into your account. Make sure you are on the account overview page and the 'Accounts' tab not the 'Goals' tab. You will see towards the bottom of the page your account, with its balance and interest rate. This is what you need to press, which will take you into whatever account you need to close.
Here you can find where you can withdraw funds, transfer funds to other online accounts that you may have opened. You will also see a 'more' option and this is the one you need.
Select 'More' and a pop up will appear with two options to either view statement or close your account. Follow the instructions on the screen and this will complete the closure for you.
The funds (less any penalties that will be applied) will then go to your nominated bank account. This process usually takes 1-2 working days depending on when you make the withdrawal.
Remember that with a Lifetime ISA a 25% HMRC penalty will be applied to the total amount that you withdraw. Also if you close your Lifetime ISA in this way, you will not be able to open a new Lifetime ISA until the next tax year.