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Looking at 147 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall, finding customer service appalling and unhelpful, often struggling to reach a real person or resolve issues. People reported significant difficulties with contact, experiencing long wait times and being transferred between agents, alongside problems with accounts like unexpected blocks or suspensions, making it challenging to access their own money. Some people also reported issues with the company's systems and processes, describing them as appalling and leading to difficulties with basic tasks. Additionally, some customers experienced staff providing misleading advice or being rude, with complaints being mishandled or calls disconnected, and concerns were raised about unexpected fees and charges.

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Payment

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hopeless lending policies. I have a high income with no debts but because I have only been back in the country since April 2026 they won't even consider me for a loan. And yes I am an Australian Cit... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wanted a replacement credit card as old one became somewhat ragged . Contacted NAB by phone , no problem replacement card on the way , should be 5 days . Buy petrol on the way to airport , card... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Report a dispute via phone conversation. No resolution. Upgrade to a fraud case, and another phone conversation, ni interest in the evidence to prove fraud. Just question about why I made the payment.... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I signed up for a platinum rewards card last year, but the only "reward" I’ve received is a painful experience. I called last year to add the Quantas frequency flyer number, which has not been linked.... See more


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  1. Insurance Agency
  2. Bank
  3. Financial Consultant
  4. Financial Institution
  5. Money Transfer Service
  6. Non-Bank Financial Service

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National Australia Bank is an international financial services group providing a comprehensive and integrated range of financial services across four continents and 15 countries.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unblock internet banking access for 1 hour on the phone without any result.

Cancelled a credit card in Nov 2025 and received a new card. the two credit card accounts are still in my account. Raise the issue in Branch still not resolved. Opened a term deposit on Tuesday 2 June 2026 and transfer some money into (there for a hour in the branch). on Thursday 4 June 2026, logged into internal banking within a minute, NAB block my access and received message asked to call NAB. Called, on the phone for a hour, was told I need to go to the branch to unblock the internet bank access and asked the reason. NAB woman said she cannot tell me and just to to the branch. Terrible services, not help at all. If nothing can be achieved through the phone call and wasted so much our time. I went to provide the complain through their websit and at the end, said error occured, what I have written all disappeared. NAB is terrible bank, I would not recommend anyone to use it.

June 4, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disgusted with NAB after 30 years…

Disgusted with NAB after 30 years having an account had blocked my card and they still allowed online transactions to come out of my account and overdraw my account , feel completely ripped off do not recommend . Went into branch they held no accountability and closed my account .

May 29, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

sharia loans

I’m furious about the loans you’re providing for sharia loan. I’ve been with NAB over 30 years and this isn’t acceptable that you’re are supporting terrorists . I’m thinking of closing my bank account and moving to a different bank

May 27, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

He did say not too and I should…

He did say not too and I should absolutely respect what he said.
However Bruce from Customer Care (Frauds and Scams) in Sydney was an absolute Rockstar compassionate empathetic and a complete Gentleman.

Thankyou from the bottom of my heart for your genuine kindness consideration respectful nature, I am breathing a lot easier now.

We need more people in the world like Bruce. Thankyou so much for being a star in mine!

May 23, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The NAB continues to disappoint

The NAB never fail to disappoint. Personally, out side of a loan shark or the Mafia, they’d rank third in the queue of criminals. The specialise only in apologising for their errors whilst you continue to be charged. My recommendation is to avoid like the Black Plage.

May 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Recently they made transfer and other…

Nab is an insult to a 25yr of royal customer.
Recently they made transfer and other general uses difficult coz I am jobless and don't use them for main banking. Simply coz I am not a cash cow for them. Worst ever, moving on to other banks.
National
Absolute
BS!!

May 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No texts

Have text in bank deposits,sometimes never comes through or 2 hours later happens all the time not just when they ask on this site...
All other banks not a problem it seems NAB don't care

May 19, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Once again nab has wasted my time

Once again nab has wasted my time. I have for over a week been trying to get them to find out why my account is overdrawn like $400. I could see one was a payment to A UK Ski company lol I sure aren't going skiing i live in qld they just go around in circles

May 7, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nab responded brilliantly to my disputed transactions but……

I discovered purely by accident I was being debited through PayPal by Uber, fictitious transactions going back some 5 years. I don’t look at my statements since I went paperless so didn’t notice the debits. Once I stopped the PayPal direct debits I contacted Nab fraud department who were incredibly helpful. They agreed to investigate ALL transactions. I received an email with case numbers and within 2 weeks I received SMS messages from Nab disputes team on each of the case numbers saying the monies would be returned to my account in 1-3 business days.
2 days later all my money was returned. Ok so at the time writing my review I wasn’t aware that Nab had disputed EVERY transaction I have ever made via PayPal since 2021, which is 500+ payments!!!!
I now have vendors ringing me asking why I have disputed payment

I don’t know how the debits were generated as Uber have yet to reply to my complaint.

Lesson learned, check statements and account activity regularly but be very careful when disputing transactions via Nab.

April 29, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My card and Internet banking got locked…

My card and Internet banking got locked and it took 6 weeks for them to sort it out, now 3 days later blocked again and cannot resolve it without me driving 200km to the branch for is verification which I had previously done but they have lost it.

May 1, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I called to report a suspicious…

I called to report a suspicious transaction on my account as I couldn’t resolve the enquiry on the app. Was put in hold for 45 minutes and ran out of time to take it any further. You can’t visit them because they have closed most of the branches and you can’t talk to them because they don’t put enough staff on even though they are making millions. What a joke.

May 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NZ card charges

Before travelling, I read NAB articles stating there would be no card purchase fees in New Zealand; however, I’ve noticed that a separate fee has been charged on every transaction

May 1, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unforgivable appalling customer service!

Actually, star rating would be -100. Im on hold to NAB to sort out a suspected scam on my credit card. I have been waiting 40 minutes! 40 seriously valuable minutes subtracted from my life. For what! Appallingly bad customer service service with phone, internet, ATM, or branch services. Meanwhile my CC may have been compromised because I had to wait on the phone to speak to a REAL person.

April 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to thank Darryl Ashton our…

I would like to thank Darryl Ashton our lending officer on the professional service he has given us so far with acquiring our down sizing unit.
He has gone above and beyond with talking us through the process in acquiring this unit and we would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone of our friends who are with NAB.
Wishing Darryl the best in his career and hope his goals are satisfied with his fantastic professionalism.

April 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

On hold for ever

when you ring you are on hold for an hour. The recorded message constantly tells you to use the app. But you can't do thing s like change address on the app. So you stay on hold. Its as if they have made life difficult on purpose.

April 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SMALL BUSINESS - So Disappointed!!!!

I recently dealt with Eun-Joung(Ivy) part of the Small Business department regarding a business credit card application, and the overall experience was frustrating and unnecessarily time-consuming. I have been banking with NAB for all my banking needs for many years so, I have a very good history with them. I had already attempted to complete the application online three times prior to speaking with her and was clearly advised that only to reply to her email with my latest BAS would be required. Following our conversation, I was then asked to provide additional financial documentation that had not been disclosed upfront, and was required to complete the entire application again. Even though I had also provided the information over the phone as well to one of the business bankers for the application to be processed. This inconsistency and lack of clear guidance resulted in repeated effort, wasted time, and a process that felt far more complicated than it needed to be. For a small business owner, time is critical, and this experience did not reflect an efficient or customer-focused approach. There appears to be a disconnect between what is communicated initially and what is actually required to progress an application. Greater transparency and accuracy at the outset would significantly improve the experience. Based on this experience, I would consider alternative banking options that offer a more streamlined and straightforward process.

April 22, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

System error - bad luck to customers

NAB Trading platform shown incorrect information resulted in trades settled at wrong cost. Then 7 days later, during an active dispute, NAB corrected its system error by deducting funds from customer's bank account. When customer complained, it takes no regard to RG271 and deny it has a system error.

November 30, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor service to a very long term customer

I’ve been an NAB customer for 60 years, having savings accounts, mortgages etc. I’ve always been able to tap my card to access my personal account. With the change to visa debit I’m told I can’t do that now as they have decided one of the other accounts (which I don’t use) is for tap. I have to insert the card which is hard with severe arthritis. Doing that makes my pin easily visible to others. My complaint fell on discriminatory ears. After wasted hours I was advised to open a new account to have tap access. Why do I have to open a new account to have access to my personal account which I have had for decades?
It’s clear that money and policy is paramount and client support, valuing long term clients and flexibility to meet individual needs has no place in their structure. I’ll be reconsidering my banking provider.

April 2, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Totally disgusting

. The so called fraud team are I'll trained, I'll mannered and the lowest grade of idiot employees you could encounter. Waited over an hour for them to answer . Service or lack thereof is a total disgrace

April 15, 2026
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