Everything to know with ‘concern’ as £745 leaves Nationwide accounts | Personal Finance | Finance
Need to know: Nationwide reports 9% surge in customer gambling spendingNationwide Building Society has reported a 9% surge in customer gambling spending in January compared to the same month last year, with transactions rising 7%.The building society's data reveals the top 10% of gambling spenders part with an average of £745 monthly.A survey of 2,000 gamblers found two-thirds expect to bet more in 2026 due to major sporting events. However, 19% remain unaware that banks offer gambling blocks on accounts.Kathryn Townsend, head of customer vulnerability for Nationwide, said: "With a year of major sporting events ahead, we're concerned that more people could find themselves gambling more than they can afford."Nationwide has built in a 72-hour cooling-off period for its gambling block feat...










