Virgin Money

I'm proud to share that last week, I officially graduated from BPP University 🎓 Completing this degree alongside working full-time on the apprenticeship program at Virgin Money (now proudly part of Nationwide Building Society ) has been one of the most challenging but rewarding experiences I've had. Reaching this milestone was difficult at times, but I'm proud to say that the effort was worth it in the end, and a huge thank you to all my friends, family and colleagues who helped me along the way. Excited to see what this new chapter holds for me!

Virgin Money are delighted to have assisted Octavia House Schools with the next stage of their growth strategy, providing funding to assist with the opening of a further three SEN schools. Octavia House Schools offers fantastic facilities and education to children suffering with social, emotional, behavioural and education development requirements. We look forward to working with the Octavia House Schools management team as they implement this strategy. Octavia House Schools David Thomson Virgin Money Apposite Capital

Proud moment for Virgin Money Delighted to share that Virgin Money picked up two awards at the 2026 Business Moneyfacts Awards, announced last night at Evolution London. We were recognised as: - Best Business Current Account Provider - Best Service from a Business Bank These awards are particularly meaningful as they’re based on feedback from the wider market, reflecting not just products, but the quality of service, expertise and support we provide to businesses during what continues to be a challenging economic environment. The finance sector’s success relies heavily on trusted advice, resilience and partnership. It’s great to see our teams across Virgin Money recognised for the role they play in helping businesses not just survive but grow. A huge congratulations and thank you to colleagues across the business, this truly reflects our hard work, commitment and customer‑focused approach. #VirginMoney #BusinessMoneyfactsAwards #BusinessBanking #AwardWinning #CustomerFirst #RelationshipBanking #SMESupport #TeamVirginMoney

Very proud of the well deserved recognition for all of the Virgin Money Business Banking team 👏 👏 👏

Nationwide just completed one of the biggest UK banking deals in a decade. On 2 April 2026, Virgin Money's entire business — 6.6 million customers, 91 stores, mortgages, savings, credit cards — officially transferred to Nationwide Building Society. Here's what makes this significant: → Nationwide is now the UK's second largest mortgage and savings provider → 1 in 3 people in the UK are now connected to Nationwide → £600M+ paid back to Nationwide members as a direct result of the deal → Virgin Money branches included in the Branch Promise until at least 2028 → CEO Chris Rhodes steps down as the integration era begins This isn't just a banking story. It's a masterclass in mutual ownership strategy — Nationwide used its member-first model to absorb a shareholder-driven bank and immediately redistributed value back to members. The lesson for any founder or investor: Scale isn't always about raising capital. Sometimes the most powerful growth move is structural — owning the model, not just the market. The UK banking landscape has fundamentally shifted. The question now is whether the remaining challenger banks can compete with an entity this size. #UKBanking #NationwideVirginMoney #MergersAndAcquisitions #FinanceNews #OpsUnit #BusinessStrategy