Millions of Nationwide Building Society customers could be in line for a welcome £100 cash bonus in 2026, continuing a popular customer reward scheme.
What is the Fairer Share Payment?
The Fairer Share payment scheme has been run by Nationwide annually since 2023, designed to reward loyal members who use multiple services. The initiative provides a £100 payment to eligible customers who hold a Nationwide current account as well as either a qualifying savings account or a mortgage with the society.
This year, the programme proved its significant scale, with around four million people receiving the lump sum payment. The money is typically paid directly into members' accounts during June, offering a mid-year financial boost.
How to Qualify for the 2026 Payment
While Nationwide does not formally confirm the scheme will run until a few weeks before payments are due, there is a strong expectation it will continue in 2026. The building society has been actively promoting the Fairer Share scheme as a key benefit for new joiners.
For those wanting to position themselves for a potential payment, there is still time to act. To be eligible, you must have both a Nationwide current account and either a qualifying savings product or a mortgage with the society by the time payments are assessed.
A spokesperson for Nationwide stated: "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."
A Successful Customer Incentive
The Fairer Share giveaway has proven to be a highly successful strategy for Nationwide, helping to attract customers from rival high street banks. The scheme encourages households to consolidate their main banking, savings, or mortgage with the member-owned building society.
Although the bonus is not guaranteed every year, the programme's track record and its effectiveness in attracting and retaining customers make a 2026 iteration highly likely.
