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What are you spending your Nationwide £50 on?

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TinselAngel · 11/04/2025 14:08

Those of you who like me have got a free £50 from Nationwide and are fortunate enough to be able to spend it on something frivolous, what are you thinking of spending it on? I’m torn. Possibly perfume. Or something from the folio society. Or jewellery. Or cheese.

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daisychain01 · 15/04/2025 04:51

My £50 went into the Nationwide account that I've set up as a premium bond account for any winnings. So DH has done well out of it, as he got £50 in his account and now my £50 as well. It all goes towards our monthly flutter so we both have some entertainment from it! We're hoping it will win us the £Million one day.

we've both had Nationwide accounts since we were first given pocket money to save, so our loyalty goes back a few years.

WinchSparkle80 · 15/04/2025 06:03

Trainers 😃 already bought.

Changeissmall · 15/04/2025 06:33

I hadn’t really thought about it so thank you for reminding me to spend it on a treat.
I think I’ll get us take away over the Easter break. It will not cover the whole cost sadly.

Ginmonkeyagain · 15/04/2025 07:39

It will go towards a pair of new birkenstocks. I may order them today in fact.

LindorDoubleChoc · 15/04/2025 08:37

I have absolutely no idea how that stupid Gif got onto my post (5 posts back) - anyone got any ideas?? I tried to edit it away but no luck. It's really bugging me Angry.

TinselAngel · 15/04/2025 09:25

I have finally decided and put it towards a lamp I’ve wanted for ages.

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TheBuffetInspector · 15/04/2025 20:01

TheBuffetInspector · 11/04/2025 14:20

Being the stylista that I am... A pair of wide leg jeans and some groceries. From the same store 😂

Well... I'll have you all know... That I didn't do that!

I followed some advice from the style and beauty forum. That's right, getting trendy (hah!) and ordered my jeans from New Look. After P&P I had enough for 4 pints of milk, some easy peeler oranges and a Yorkie.

Thank you very much Nationwide. The jeans arrive tomorrow. Here's hoping I don't have to pay to send them back 😂

TheBuffetInspector · 15/04/2025 20:06

Tarkan · 11/04/2025 20:54

We got £100 as we have a joint account. Our local footy team could win the league tomorrow so if that happens a good chunk of it will probably be spent in the pub as a celebration after the match.

Did they win?!

I suppose I'm politely asking if you got shit faced on your £100 😂

FlipperSkipper · 15/04/2025 20:15

We got £50 each and it’s gone into our Disneyland Paris fund for next year.

TinselAngel · 15/04/2025 20:48

TheBuffetInspector · 15/04/2025 20:01

Well... I'll have you all know... That I didn't do that!

I followed some advice from the style and beauty forum. That's right, getting trendy (hah!) and ordered my jeans from New Look. After P&P I had enough for 4 pints of milk, some easy peeler oranges and a Yorkie.

Thank you very much Nationwide. The jeans arrive tomorrow. Here's hoping I don't have to pay to send them back 😂

Well you could have got a bottle of wine instead of milk and oranges but I’ll let you off.

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boysmuminherts · 15/04/2025 20:53

I'm going to transfer it to my ISA

Tarkan · 15/04/2025 22:07

TheBuffetInspector · 15/04/2025 20:06

Did they win?!

I suppose I'm politely asking if you got shit faced on your £100 😂

They did! 4-0 on the day. Was absolutely electric. We ran onto the pitch, had an amazing celebration there. And then got totally rat-arsed on the way home. Absolutely worth it. 🤣 We’re still buzzing from the win. 😁

TheChosenTwo · 15/04/2025 22:10

I forgot about this but I filled up with petrol on the way home today so I guess it went towards that - what an absolute spendthrift 😂😂

TheBuffetInspector · 15/04/2025 22:39

Tarkan · 15/04/2025 22:07

They did! 4-0 on the day. Was absolutely electric. We ran onto the pitch, had an amazing celebration there. And then got totally rat-arsed on the way home. Absolutely worth it. 🤣 We’re still buzzing from the win. 😁

🤣 Fantastic! Well done that team. Well done you!!!

I'll just sit here and sip my milk, peel an orange... 🤣

MirrorMirror1247 · 15/04/2025 22:40

Haven't got it yet, but I'm going on holiday at the end of June so I'll probably use it to buy some bits and pieces for that!

TheBuffetInspector · 15/04/2025 22:41

TinselAngel · 15/04/2025 20:48

Well you could have got a bottle of wine instead of milk and oranges but I’ll let you off.

Wine?

Oof no thank you. Far too acidic.

I had to reach deep into my 'savings' and purchase some vodka. Its like milk of magnesia 😂🥛

wizzywig · 15/04/2025 22:41

Oh i thought it was a scam! Is it not?

TheBuffetInspector · 15/04/2025 22:44

wizzywig · 15/04/2025 22:41

Oh i thought it was a scam! Is it not?

No! Do you have the banking app. They've been touting it there for ages.
I think they're planning to do all payments by end of April.
Mum, son and I got ours last week.

TheBuffetInspector · 15/04/2025 22:44

Hang on. I've just sent son 20 quid.

Muggins!!

wizzywig · 15/04/2025 22:44

TheBuffetInspector · 15/04/2025 22:44

No! Do you have the banking app. They've been touting it there for ages.
I think they're planning to do all payments by end of April.
Mum, son and I got ours last week.

I don't have the app. But just googled and you're right. It's legit!

TheBuffetInspector · 15/04/2025 22:46

wizzywig · 15/04/2025 22:44

I don't have the app. But just googled and you're right. It's legit!

I know! I've already spent it! 🤣

T&Cs... Etc blah blah. Well good luck!

What will you spend yours on?

wizzywig · 15/04/2025 22:53

@TheBuffetInspector might go crazy and renew my railcard!

Tarkan · 15/04/2025 22:53

TheBuffetInspector · 15/04/2025 22:39

🤣 Fantastic! Well done that team. Well done you!!!

I'll just sit here and sip my milk, peel an orange... 🤣

You’ll have lovely new jeans to wear soon too at least. 😁 I went a bit mad with the new jeans shopping a few months ago, ordered 3 pairs and 3 pairs of trousers and only kept half of them. Short legs and a big butt do me no favours sometimes. 🙈🤣

fashionqueen0123 · 15/04/2025 22:57

jumpintheline · 11/04/2025 15:16

I got the letter, no cheque yet. It’s for our joint mortgage but it was sent to me, not DH. Has anyone been sent £50 each?

Our two lots for joint mortgage went into our bank today

TheBuffetInspector · 15/04/2025 23:02

Tarkan · 15/04/2025 22:53

You’ll have lovely new jeans to wear soon too at least. 😁 I went a bit mad with the new jeans shopping a few months ago, ordered 3 pairs and 3 pairs of trousers and only kept half of them. Short legs and a big butt do me no favours sometimes. 🙈🤣

I struggle with jeans due to big bum and hips. I've always favoured the skinny with stretch! Hey... Need to move with the times though 🤣 They gave me a choice of 2 leg lengths. Bamboozled!
I can only update tomorrow...

I bet they turn about 7.30pm after a day of oooh is that the door? I'm a saddo 🤣🤣