Nationwide members get £100 bonus – check if you qualify
If you’re a Nationwide member, you could be getting £100 in your account from 10 June 2026 as part of the building society’s Fairer Share scheme. This is the fourth year running that Nationwide has shared profits with eligible members – but not everyone will qualify.
Who gets the £100?
More than four million Nationwide members are eligible, but you’ll need to meet strict criteria. You must have had a qualifying current account open on 31 March 2026, and on the same date, you need either at least £100 in total savings or a minimum of £100 owed on a mortgage.
If you’re not sure whether you meet the requirements, log into your Nationwide account or contact the building society directly to check. The payments start rolling out from 10 June, so you should see the money relatively quickly if you’re eligible.
What about Virgin Money customers?
If you switched to Nationwide when it took over Virgin Money for £2.9 billion, things are slightly different. Virgin Money customers won’t receive a payout this year, but Nationwide has confirmed they’ll be eligible for future Fairer Share payments from next year onwards.
There’s a savings bond offer too
Alongside the bonus announcement, Nationwide is also launching a new Member Exclusive Bond available only to Nationwide and Virgin Money customers. It offers a 5 per cent interest rate for 15 months on savings of up to £10,000 – worth considering if you’ve got cash sitting around.
The news comes as Nationwide reported pre-tax profits of £1.49 billion for the year to March 2026. While this is down from the previous year (which included a one-off gain from the Virgin Money takeover), it shows the building society is performing well and can afford to reward members.
What you should do
Check your eligibility now rather than waiting until June. Make sure your current account meets the requirements and that your savings or mortgage balance hits the minimum threshold. If you’re a Virgin Money customer, there’s nothing to do this year – just note that you’ll be eligible from 2027 onwards.