Nationwide Building Society is a British mutual financial institution and the largest building society in the world. As of 2024, it serves over 16 million members and operates entirely for their benefit, without shareholders.
The society was established through the consolidation of over 250 smaller UK building societies throughout the 20th century. Headquartered in Swindon, England, Nationwide offers a comprehensive range of retail banking services including mortgages, savings accounts, current accounts, credit cards, personal loans, and insurance products.