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Nationwide Sets May Decision on 2026 £100 ‘Fairer Share’ Payment

The decision hinges on performance at the member-owned lender.

Overview

  • Nationwide said Friday it will decide on any 2026 Fairer Share payment after its financial year end, with the outcome to be announced alongside its May full-year results.
  • The £100 Fairer Share has been paid three summers in a row, reaching more than four million members last year and usually landing in June.
  • Past eligibility required a Nationwide current account plus either a savings account or a mortgage, and payments arrived automatically for those who qualified.
  • Moneyfacts expert Rachel Springall noted last year’s rules included account activity between January and March, so opening an account now may not secure a payout if similar terms return.
  • Switching is surging, with 319,000 moves in the first three months of 2026 and Nationwide leading recent net gains, while its £175 switching offer ended in March and further bank incentives are expected.