Nationwide is expected to hand out another batch of ‘fairer share’ bonuses to millions of customers later in 2026.
The world’s biggest building society has delivered these £100 lump sums for each of the previous three years, and has indicated it plans to carry on doing so.
In 2023, 2024 and 2025, the scheme was announced in May and distributed in June. However, qualifying conditions had to have been met in the first quarter of the year, so now is an ideal time to boost your chances.
In 2025 some £400 million was distributed to four million Nationwide members. The year before it was £385 million to 3.85 million people.
On its website, Nationwide states: « We share our profits with our members’ refers to our Fairer Share Payment. If you bank as well as save or have a mortgage with us, you could benefit from our Fairer Share Payments.
« Some members have received £300 in Fairer Share Payments since 2023. It’s our intention to make a payment every year, but this will depend on how we perform financially. We may change the amount and the eligibility criteria based on that performance. »
Assuming the criteria remains unchanged, however, the team at MSE has identified several steps you can take now to boost your chances of receiving the payment.
They recommend you use your current account before March 31, keep it open until this date or later, and have at least £100 in a Nationwide savings account – or owe at least £100 on a Nationwide mortgage.
If you don’t currently bank with Nationwide, now could be a good time to switch. Many who do will receive a free £175 for becoming a member, you can read more about this here
