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NAB customer support overview
NAB (National Australia Bank) provides multi-channel customer service that combines personal support with robust digital tools. Here's how they support customers:
- Phone support: Call 13 22 65 (within Australia) for personal banking – available 8am–7pm weekdays, 9am–6pm weekends.
- Emergency support: Lost or stolen cards? Call 1800 033 103 (24/7).
- Live chat: Use secure messaging via NAB Internet Banking or the NAB App – type “Speak to a person” to connect to a live banker.
- In-branch assistance: Visit any NAB branch for face-to-face help with accounts, loans, or general enquiries.
- Online help: Access detailed how-to guides, troubleshooting advice, and support articles via the NAB Help & Support hub.
- Social media: NAB responds to customer queries on Twitter (@NAB) and Facebook, often directing users to private messages for secure assistance.
NAB is known for accessible support across channels, though peak-time wait times and chatbot limitations have been noted by customers.
Common NAB customer issues and complaints
While NAB supports millions of Australians daily, common complaints and frustrations include:
- Phone support difficulties: Long hold times and IVR loops that make it hard to speak to a human.
- Account security overreach: Customers report account freezes or blocked transactions due to fraud flags – sometimes unnecessarily.
- Slow dispute resolution: Delayed responses to complex issues like loan queries or transaction errors.
- Communication issues: Customers feeling “bounced around” between departments or dealing with offshore agents using rigid scripts.
- Digital outages: Periodic technical issues with NAB’s app or online banking causing disruption.
- Dispute handling: Some users only get satisfactory resolutions after escalating to the Banking Ombudsman (AFCA).
Despite these issues, many users do receive fast, helpful service – particularly for simpler requests like card replacements or password resets.
How to contact NAB customer support
Need to speak with NAB? Here's how to do it:
- Phone:
- Personal Banking: 13 22 65 (AUS) or +61 3 8641 9083 (international)
- Business Banking: 13 10 12
- Lost/Stolen Cards: 1800 033 103 (24/7)
- Tip: Call at 8am or use the callback feature to reduce wait times.
- Personal Banking: 13 22 65 (AUS) or +61 3 8641 9083 (international)
- Live Chat:
- Accessible via NAB Internet Banking or NAB App.
- Type “Speak to a person” to bypass the bot and get a staff member.
- Recommended for tasks like closing accounts or resolving non-urgent issues.
- Accessible via NAB Internet Banking or NAB App.
- In Branch:
- Use NAB’s branch locator to find local support.
- Book appointments online for home loan or financial specialists.
- Hours are generally 9:30am–4pm weekdays.
- Use NAB’s branch locator to find local support.
- Secure Email / Feedback:
- Use the online Feedback & Complaints form for detailed issues.
- Secure messages are available after logging into Internet Banking.
- Use the online Feedback & Complaints form for detailed issues.
- Self-Help:
- NAB Help & Support has guides for everything from BSB lookups to card activations.
- Virtual assistant answers quick questions like “How do I raise my card limit?”
- NAB Help & Support has guides for everything from BSB lookups to card activations.
- Accessibility:
- NAB supports NRS (National Relay Service), interpreters, TTY services and more.
- NAB supports NRS (National Relay Service), interpreters, TTY services and more.
- Social Media:
- Tweet @NAB or message via Facebook – use only for non-sensitive quick support.
- Tweet @NAB or message via Facebook – use only for non-sensitive quick support.
NAB key customer policies: refunds, returns, cancellations and more
Here’s what you need to know about NAB’s service policies:
- Fee refunds & disputes:
- NAB may waive fees as a goodwill gesture.
- Unauthorised transactions? NAB investigates and may offer provisional credit.
- If you were tricked into a transfer (scam), NAB might not be liable unless fraud is proven.
- NAB may waive fees as a goodwill gesture.
- Account cancellations:
- No penalty to close most NAB accounts or credit cards.
- Personal loans can be repaid early without fees (unless fixed-rate).
- Home loans may incur discharge or break costs – see loan contract.
- No penalty to close most NAB accounts or credit cards.
- Complaints:
- Submit via phone, online form, or secure message.
- NAB responds within 21–30 days. If unresolved, escalate to AFCA.
- Submit via phone, online form, or secure message.
- Fraud protection:
- NAB guarantees zero liability on fraudulent use if you’ve protected your login details.
- Fast response from Fraud Assist team.
- NAB guarantees zero liability on fraudulent use if you’ve protected your login details.
- Loan & refund policies:
- Early term deposit withdrawal requires 31 days’ notice and may reduce interest.
- Refunds on NAB-branded products like Traveller Cards are typically straightforward.
- Early term deposit withdrawal requires 31 days’ notice and may reduce interest.
NAB complaints submitted through Ajust
Recent experiences with NAB customer service
Positive: Fraud alerts are followed by proactive contact and fast blocking of unauthorised transactions.
Negative: One customer had a business account frozen due to mistaken identity verification – it was resolved only after a formal complaint.
Negative: An overseas customer was left stranded due to an account freeze – they were eventually compensated $2,000 after AFCA involvement.

Official NAB Customer Service Links & Contact Information
- NAB Help & Support Hub: NAB Help & Support
- Personal Banking Contact Page: Contact NAB – Personal
- Complaints & Feedback Form: Give Feedback or Make a Complaint
- Secure Chat (App Login Required): Available via NAB Internet Banking or App
- Branch & ATM Locator: NAB Locations
- Twitter Support: @NAB on Twitter
- External Escalation: AFCA – Banking Ombudsman
- Security Centre: NAB Fraud Help
- T&Cs for All Products: NAB Terms & Conditions
NAB Contact FAQs
What’s the fastest way to speak to a real person at NAB?
To reach a real NAB banker fast, use live chat and type “Speak to a person.” Phone lines often involve long waits or IVR loops, especially during peak times. Many customers report better results using NAB’s app or internet banking chat, where typing the right phrase connects you to human help quicker.
Why did NAB freeze or block my account without warning?
NAB sometimes freezes accounts due to suspected fraud, even if it’s a false alarm. This is part of their security system, but customers often say it’s overcautious and disruptive-especially when travelling. If your account was blocked, call 13 22 65 and ask for the fraud or verification team directly to resolve it faster.
How can I escalate a complaint if NAB isn’t resolving my issue?
If NAB hasn’t resolved your issue within 30 days, escalate it to AFCA (the Banking Ombudsman). You can lodge a complaint with NAB via secure message or their online form, but for ongoing delays or unsatisfactory outcomes, AFCA can step in with independent review. Keep written records of all interactions to strengthen your case.
Will NAB refund fees or unauthorised transactions?
NAB may refund fees or reverse unauthorised transactions after investigation. They typically offer provisional credit during fraud checks, but not all losses-like scams-are reimbursed unless NAB finds they were at fault. You can request a fee waiver as a goodwill gesture, especially for first-time issues.
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