Overview
- Virgin Money is set to be legally transferred into Nationwide by April 2, 2026, subject to court approval.
- Nationwide’s board will decide on any 2026 Fairer Share Payment after its financial year end, with the outcome to be announced alongside full‑year results in May.
- The Fairer Share scheme has delivered multiple payouts since 2023, with some eligible members receiving around £300 in total.
- Following the Virgin Money acquisition, more than 12 million customers received a £50 ‘thank you’ payment, totaling over £600 million.
- Nationwide cites a reported total of 969 branches across the combined network and has pledged to keep all branches open until at least 2030.