Nationwide is expected to issue ‘fairer share’ bonuses to millions of members again, later in 2026.
The world’s largest building society has been issuing these £100 one-off payments for the past three years and has expressed a desire to continue the scheme this year.
The most recent information on Nationwide’s website reveals that some members have received £300 in their accounts under the scheme since 2023.
Nationwide said: “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.”
While no specific criteria have been provided for any potential payments in 2026, if you’re keen to increase your chances of receiving Fairer Share cash this year, it might be worth reviewing previous eligibility rules.
In 2025, members with a “qualifying current account”, along with “qualifying savings” or a “qualifying mortgage”, were eligible for the £100 bonus.
They needed to meet these criteria when Nationwide conducted its review on March 31, 2025. More details can be found here.
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