The bank failed to cancel the $80,000 overdraft limit on their current account however, and during the next 21 months, the couple gradually and unwittingly drew on the $80,000 credit facility.
Nationwide current account customers can ask for a temporary overdraft or an increase in their overdraft limit to cover emergency expenses by contacting 0845 6011184.
In short order, he says the bank cancelled his credit card and the first time he went over his overdraft limit, they cancelled his overdraft protection.