Before you start your application for the Nationwide Car Loan, make sure you have everything to hand. These are the main requirements and the step-by-step guide to applying on the official website.

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Read the requirements and steps below first, so you can complete your application on the official website in one go.

Applying online usually takes around 10 minutes. Have your bank details and income information to hand.

Documents ready = faster decision

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📋 Requirements

  • Age: You must be aged 18 or over.
  • Residency: You must be a UK resident.
  • Account: You need a Nationwide current account, savings account or mortgage held for at least 14 days (check current criteria).
  • Income and affordability: You need a regular income and must be able to afford the monthly repayments.
  • Credit check: A full credit check is carried out if you go ahead with an application.

🚀 How to apply, step by step

  1. Check your eligibility on the official website using a soft search that does not affect your credit score
  2. Choose how much you want to borrow and over how long to see your personalised rate
  3. Complete the application with your personal, employment and income details
  4. If approved, review and sign the credit agreement and receive the money in your bank account
Approval and the rate offered depend on Nationwide Building Society's credit and affordability checks; your rate may differ from the representative APR.

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General information only, not financial advice. Credit is subject to status and affordability checks by Nationwide Building Society. Borrow only what you can afford to repay.