Speak Easy - Participants

Speak Easy was created and introduced by Nationwide in 2024 and rolled out across Virgin Money branches in 2025.
It is now being made available to any financial services provider on the high street, for the benefit of everyone.

The cards have phrases and pictures to help those with communication challenges.
Find out more by watching this short video:

To support the greatest number of people who have communication difficulties, it’s Nationwide’s aspiration to have Speak Easy cards available in every banking hall across the UK by the end of 2026. The list below shows the organisations already signed up:

Correct as at 10/8/26.

Nb. This list will be updated on a monthly basis. Whilst every effort will be made to maintain accurate information, Signing Banks, Nationwide or Visa cannot be held liable for inaccurate information. 

Easy Read Guide for Speak Easy

Learn about the Speak Easy service available in many banks and building societies. Easy Reads are co-produced by people with a learning disability and Mencap.

Download Easy Read Guide (PDF)

Version 1.0
Last updated: 11/08/2026

Digital Speak Easy Cards

As well as finding the printed cards in the branches listed above, you can also download the cards as a PDF to use on your mobile device when visiting a branch. Some images and resources are copyright © LYPFT.

Download Speak Easy Cards for Banking Areas (PDF)

Version 2.0
Last updated: 10/08/2026