Nationwide's £100 Bonus: Comprehensive Guide and Steps to Claim It
In the upcoming year, Nationwide Building Society is set to continue its annual £100 Fairer Share bonus for eligible customers. Here's what you need to know to qualify and maximise your chances of receiving this valuable perk.
Firstly, you must have an active Nationwide account by March 31, 2025. This includes maintaining either a current account or a combination of a personal savings account with a minimum balance of £100 at any point in March 2025, or a mortgage with a balance of £100 or more on March 31, 2025.
If you hold a joint current account, both account holders are considered individual members. Each person needs their own qualifying savings or mortgage to independently receive the £100 bonus. The savings or mortgage used to qualify must match ownership—joint savings only qualify both owners jointly; solo savings only provide the bonus to that individual.
It's crucial to keep your account(s) open through the payment period. Nationwide distributed most £100 payments from June 18 to early July 2025; accounts closed before payment are not eligible.
Nationwide notifies eligible customers via online banking notifications shortly after payments, but you can verify eligibility through their website or by contacting customer service.
To maximise your chances, maintain an active Nationwide current account plus a qualifying minimum savings balance (£100+) or mortgage throughout at least March 2025. Avoid closing or switching accounts before payments are scheduled (June-July). Consider having a savings account in addition to your current account if you only hold one. Joint account holders should ensure qualifying savings or mortgage are jointly held or individually held to receive separate payments.
Martin Lewis, a personal finance expert, has shared tips for boosting chances of receiving the bonus, including switching to a qualifying Nationwide account, ensuring regular account activity, and keeping savings and mortgage products active.
The qualifying Nationwide current accounts include FlexPlus, FlexDirect, FlexAccount, FlexOne, and FlexGraduate. Nationwide may send notifications about eligibility and bonus payment details in the lead-up to the bonus payout.
In summary, to qualify and maximise your chances: hold an active Nationwide current account plus either a savings balance of £100+ or a mortgage balance of £100+ as of March 31, 2025, keep your account open until payment, and ensure ownership aligns with the bonus criteria. Payments were made June–July 2025 to over 4 million members.
Remember, the £100 bonus may not seem significant, but it's still a valuable perk for existing customers or those considering banking with Nationwide. So, take full advantage of the £100 bonus by meeting the qualifying requirements and maintaining a relationship with Nationwide.
- To potentially earn the £100 bonus in Africa, consider importing Nationwide Building Society financial products, such as their qualifying current accounts like FlexPlus, FlexDirect, FlexAccount, FlexOne, and FlexGraduate, into the continent, ensuring logistics are well-managed to meet the criteria.
- To maximise personal-finance benefits, consumers in Africa could establish a market for Nationwide Building Society accounts, providing a platform for customers to manage their personal savings, mortgages, and receive annual bonuses, thereby improving their financial standing.
- Infrastructure development, including the establishment of logistics and market networks, could help extend the reach of Nationwide's financial offerings across Africa, potentially generating new revenue streams for the building society while offering valuable financial services to an untapped market.
