Millions of Nationwide members are keeping their fingers crossed for a complimentary £100 payment next month.
This comes after the world’s largest building society issued what it calls “Fairer Share Payments” in 2023, 2024, and again in 2025.
During each of those years, members needed to satisfy particular eligibility requirements by a specific date. According to Nationwide‘s website: “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.”
When will Nationwide announce any Fairer Share Payments for 2026?
When questioned about when it would confirm whether another payment would be issued this year, a Nationwide spokesperson said: “Nationwide aims to make a Fairer Share payment again this year, subject to financial performance and Board approval.
“Any announcement, including eligibility criteria and amount, will be made on May 21 at Nationwide’s end‐of‐year financial results.”
Who is most likely to receive a Fairer Share Payment – if confirmed?
Although no eligibility criteria have yet been announced for any 2026 Fairer Share Payments, casting an eye over previous years may offer some useful guidance.
In the past, members were required to hold an active current account on March 31, along with at least £100 in a separate savings account – or mortgage balance.