Millions of Nationwide Building Society customers are facing a critical deadline in 2026 that could determine whether they receive a valuable £100 bonus payment.
What is the Fairer Share Payment Scheme?
The Fairer Share payment scheme offers eligible Nationwide members a £100 bonus each year. To qualify, customers need both a current account and either a qualifying savings account or mortgage with the building society.
Since its introduction in 2023, the scheme has proven enormously popular, with approximately four million people receiving payments earlier this year alone. While Nationwide hasn't officially confirmed the scheme will run in 2026, all indications suggest it will continue.
How to Secure Your Eligibility
The crucial deadline typically falls at the end of March, with payments following in June. This gives customers several months to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements.
Customers who don't currently qualify can take simple steps to become eligible. For instance, someone with only a Nationwide current account could open a qualifying savings account, while those with just savings could open a current account. New customers can also join Nationwide specifically to position themselves for a potential payout.
The building society has been actively promoting the Fairer Share scheme as a benefit of membership, strongly suggesting that bosses intend to bring it back next year.
Why Timing Matters
Although Nationwide typically only confirms the scheme's continuation a few weeks before payments are due, the March deadline is fixed. This means customers who wait for official confirmation might miss their chance to qualify.
As Nationwide states: "Having an eligible current account, plus an eligible mortgage or savings, could mean you receive any future Fairer Share payments. And that adds up. For some members, it means they've received £300 in Fairer Share payments since 2023."
With potential payments adding up to significant sums over multiple years, customers are urged to review their accounts and take action well before the spring 2026 cutoff.
