Nationwide Building Society customers are being urged to check their accounts now to avoid missing out on a potential £100 bonus payment later this year.
What is the Fairer Share Scheme?
The mutual's Fairer Share scheme has rewarded eligible members with cash bonuses each year since its launch in 2023. Millions of customers have benefited from the initiative, which is designed to give back profits to members.
While Nationwide has not officially confirmed the scheme will run in 2026, it has operated consistently in previous years. All indications suggest it is likely to return, with payments typically landing in members' accounts around June.
The Crucial Eligibility Rules
To qualify for the £100 windfall, members must meet specific criteria by a key deadline. The eligibility cut-off is expected to be the end of March, several months before the payment date.
The core requirement is that a customer must hold both a Nationwide current account and a qualifying savings account or a mortgage with the building society. Those who only have one type of product—just a current account or just savings—will not receive the bonus.
This means existing customers may need to open a new account to become eligible, and new customers can join Nationwide and set up the required products before the March deadline to qualify.
Act Now to Secure Your Payment
With the March deadline looming, members are advised to review their holdings with the building society promptly. Around four million customers received the £100 boost in 2025 under the same rules.
Nationwide traditionally makes a formal announcement about the scheme only a few weeks before it opens, but the historical pattern provides a clear guide for members wanting to prepare. Taking action now could secure a welcome financial bonus in the middle of the year.
