Thousands of Nationwide members across the UK are set to receive £100 in their accounts from this week. The money is being handed out to more than four million people as part of the Nationwide Fairer Share scheme for 2026.
Fairer Share Scheme Details
As a mutual, the building society shares its profits with its members. For the fourth year running, it will be giving a £100 bonus to those who qualify. Since its introduction in 2023, Nationwide will have returned around £1.5 billion to members through Fairer Share. The latest payment, totalling around £440 million and going to around 4.4 million customers, will be paid from Wednesday, June 10.
Eligibility Criteria
You must be a member of Nationwide with a qualifying current account, plus either qualifying savings or a qualifying mortgage. You need to have met these criteria on March 31 this year. Those who qualify should have been notified by email or letter by May 30.
Qualifying Current Accounts
Your Nationwide current account must have been open on March 31, 2026. Additional requirements depend on the account type. A current account held with Clydesdale (including Virgin Money) will not qualify.
Qualifying Savings
You qualify if you had at least £100 in total in one or more personal savings accounts or cash ISAs with Nationwide at the end of any day in March 2026.
Qualifying Mortgages
You must have owed at least £100 on your Nationwide residential mortgage on March 31, 2026.
Virgin Money Customers
If you became a member via the transfer, you could be eligible for a Fairer Share payment in 2027, including qualifying Virgin Money accounts. Nationwide stated: 'We would like to make the payment every year, but this will depend on our financial performance.'
Payment Timeline
Eligible members will receive their £100 payment between June 10 and 30, 2026. The money will be paid only into an open Nationwide current account.
