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Nationwide Completes £50 'Thank You' Payments for Millions, Cheques for Junior Accounts to Follow

Most payments have been credited directly to accounts, with cheques for child savings products to be dispatched by May 14 due to HMRC rules.

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Overview

  • Nationwide has distributed £50 payments to millions of members in recognition of their role in the Virgin Money acquisition.
  • Payments to current and savings accounts were completed by April 30, while cheques for junior ISAs, Child Trust Funds, and other specific accounts will be sent by May 14.
  • Eligibility required members to hold an account as of September 30, 2024, and meet transaction, balance, or mortgage criteria.
  • Due to HMRC regulations, payments for child savings accounts, including junior ISAs, must be issued by cheque and can be deposited at Nationwide branches.
  • Recipients of cheques, including parents of children with junior accounts, must deposit them by January 1, 2026, to claim the funds.