Nationwide is expected to distribute its latest ‘fairer share’ bonuses to millions of customers later in 2026.
The world’s largest building society has issued these £100 lump sum payments for each of the past three years and has said it wants to continue the initiative into 2026.
Those wishing to receive the cash in 2026 should take note now. The Money Saving Expert (MSE) team, led by Martin Lewis, recently outlined how to “maximise your chances” of qualifying for the payment.
In 2023, 2024 and 2025, the scheme was unveiled in May with the money paid out in June. However, members were required to have satisfied the qualifying criteria during the first quarter of each year, or by March 31, making now a prime opportunity to improve your prospects.
In 2025, roughly £400 million was shared amongst four million Nationwide members. The year before saw £385 million handed out to 3.85 million people.
According to Nationwide’s website: “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 conditions stay the same, the team at MSE has detailed a few measures you can implement now to boost your chances of getting the payment.
They suggest using your current account before March 31, keeping it active until this date or beyond, and holding a minimum of £100 in a Nationwide savings account – or having a minimum of £100 outstanding on a Nationwide mortgage.
