Nationwide issues update for customers paying coins into accounts

Nationwide issues update for customers paying coins into accountsThe building society shared an update for people paying into their current account or savings accountCommentsMoneyAmber O'Connor Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s14:08, 14 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesNationwide has posted about its policy on social media (Image: Getty)Nationwide has issued an update for customers who want to use coins to pay into an account. The building society has confirmed that customers can deposit bags of coins at all Nationwide branches, in guidance that could benefit any members unaware of how or where to pay in their coins.‌However, it is worth noting that different rules may apply to businesses and trade. The building society highlighted its policy on social media when a member got in touch to ask if they could pay in 'various coins'.‌Contacting AskNationwide on X, a social media user wrote: "Hi I’d like to pay in various coins. Do I need to book that in and how should they be packaged? Thanks."‌In response, a member of the customer service team shared a link to Nationwide's most recent guidance, which is available to view online. AskNationwide replied: Hi there, you can find out more about depositing coins here: http://spr.ly/6016B62AR4."The advice explains that Nationwide members can pay bags of coins into their current account or savings account. The service is available at all branches.Content cannot be displayed without consent‌While it is possible to pay in various coins, customers are asked to organise their bags by coin type. Nationwide explains: "Please group all of the same type of coins together when bagging them up. This will help us to process your deposit quickly and easily."There is also a maximum amount of coins per bag, though there is no limit on the number of bags that members can deposit. The website says: "You can deposit full bags of either:£1 or £2 coins to the value of £2050p or 20p coins to the value of £1010p...