Probate · England & Wales
Nationwide probate limit (2026)
Last reviewed 18 August 2026
As the largest building society, Nationwide sits alongside the big banks on this, and is generally quoted at the familiar figure.
How much Nationwide releases without probate
Nationwide Building Society is commonly cited as releasing up to £50,000 without a grant of probate, at its discretion and against the usual identification. Larger balances require a grant.
Notifying Nationwide
Contact Nationwide’s bereavement team to notify a death; jointly held accounts pass to the survivor.
Questions
Does the threshold apply to the whole estate?+
No — it applies only to the balance held with Nationwide at the date of death, not to the estate as a whole.
Sources. Nationwide bereavement information; figure marked published or secondary convention and dated at review. Confirm with the bereavement team before relying on it.