Martin Lewis has clarified the situation surrounding the Nationwide £100 payment this year, the reward scheme for customers.
The BBC and ITV star said: “Nationwide is running its fairer share that it runs every year, and we’re getting close to the eligibility criteria for existing customers.
“But you also have to have either savings or a mortgage with them as well as a current account in order to get a payment which is £100 or £150.
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“I don’t know the details for this year, they haven’t announced it. I’m basing it on what it’s done in past years, but I suspect it will be doing something similar.
“So if one were Nationwide, it would be having a look at the details of the fairer share scheme and what you can do to be eligible and then you might be able to get your £150 bonus on top.”
Nationwide Building Society has paid a £100 Fairer Share bonus to eligible members annually since 2023, with payments made in June/July to over 4 million people in 2025.
While not guaranteed for 2026, it is expected to continue based on financial performance.
Eligibility generally requires having an active Nationwide current account combined with a qualifying mortgage or savings account.
Whilst criteria have not been announced for 2026, typically people generally need to maintain a current account open until 31 March 2026, and meet specific account usage, such as receiving £500+ and making 2+ payments out, or completing a full switch.
People must have had at least £100 in savings with Nationwide at the end of any day in March 2025, or owed at least £100 on a Nationwide mortgage on 31 March 2025 – assuming it remains the same this year.
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