Nationwide Building Society says it will overtake Lloyds Bank to become the UK’s largest provider by branch network size next month. The building society currently has 696 branches, and it expects that this count will make it the biggest network in the UK once changes take effect. Alongside the branch-network update, Nationwide also announces a member-focused promotion: it plans to offer a £100 bonus to eligible members. The reports describe the bonus as part of a wider package of benefits tied to the society’s customer base, rather than a change to its core branch strategy alone. The coverage across outlets frames the development as both a milestone in Nationwide’s retail footprint and a concurrent step aimed at engaging or retaining members through a direct financial incentive. Overall, the information centres on Nationwide’s expected branch expansion timing relative to Lloyds and the simultaneous launch of the £100 bonus offer.