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Nissan finance with Santander

Check whether your Nissan agreement arranged through Santander between 2007 and 2024 is eligible under the FCA's Consumer Redress Scheme.

Takes under 60 seconds. No documents needed. No win, no fee*.

About Santander

Santander has set aside £640 million for motor finance redress. Set aside across three separate provisions: an initial £295 million, increased by £166 million in February 2026, and a further £179 million following PS26/3 publication in March/April 2026. Santander holds approximately 9.4% of the UK motor finance market.

No Supreme Court involvement. Santander accepted the FCA scheme in late April 2026, describing the decision as "finely balanced", it had previously called on the government to intervene in the scheme and delayed publication of its Q3 2025 financial results due to uncertainty.

Santander is one of the UK's largest motor finance lenders and is considered to have had significant DCA exposure across its book during the period before the FCA ban in January 2021.

Current scheme status

Accepted scheme; not challenging. Focusing on implementation.

Nissan and motor finance

Nissan is a major mainstream brand in the UK, with the Qashqai widely credited as having created the mainstream crossover segment; consistent top-ten UK sales throughout the scheme period.

PCP became the dominant purchase route for Nissan from around 2012 onwards. Nissan Finance (RCI Financial Services) operated through franchised dealers, with broad market lenders also active across the network.

Nissan's strength in the crossover and SUV segments, particularly through the Qashqai, drove strong finance volumes throughout the scheme period. PCP penetration grew rapidly from around 2013, with average agreement values ranging from approximately £8,000 on a Micra to £26,000 on an X-Trail. The Qashqai's consistent position as the UK's best-selling crossover made it one of the highest-volume individual models in the FCA scheme, and a significant source of commission-related claims.

Common Nissan models in scope

  • Nissan Qashqai

    The UK's most consistently successful crossover SUV; one of the highest-volume PCP models in the country throughout the scheme period and a natural target for commission-linked finance.

  • Nissan Juke

    Nissan's compact crossover and a significant volume model since its 2010 launch; widely sold on PCP with strong finance penetration across its model range.

  • Nissan Micra

    Nissan's city car; sold on PCP and HP throughout the scheme period across multiple generations, with the third and fourth UK-market generations spanning much of the review window.

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan's family SUV; sold consistently on PCP and HP throughout the scheme period, particularly popular as a larger-family alternative to the Qashqai.

  • Nissan Leaf

    Nissan's pioneering electric car sold in the UK from 2011; PCP was commonly used for Leaf agreements through the scheme period, including during the DCA era.

  • Nissan Note

    A compact MPV sold throughout the scheme period on PCP and HP; consistent volume across the first and second generations.

Are you eligible?

You may be eligible to claim against Santander if all of the following apply:

  • You took out a PCP or HP motor finance agreement between 6 April 2007 and 1 November 2024.
  • The finance was arranged through a UK dealer or broker, on a regulated agreement.
  • The agreement was for a car, van or motorcycle for personal use.
  • You can identify yourself, we can trace the agreement details on your behalf.

What makes an agreement eligible?

  • A Discretionary Commission Arrangement (DCA) was in place and was not properly disclosed to you. Under a DCA, the dealer could increase your interest rate to earn a larger commission from the lender without telling you.
  • The commission paid to the dealer was unusually high — amounting to at least 39% of the total cost of credit and 10% of the loan — and was not properly disclosed.
  • There was a contractual tie giving the lender exclusivity over your finance, which was not made apparent to you.

What you could receive

The FCA has confirmed the average payout under the scheme is £829 per agreement. Individual outcomes vary depending on the size of your agreement, the commission charged, and how long the finance ran. If you financed more than one vehicle through Santander, each agreement can be assessed.

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell us your basics

    Enter your name and a few details. We do not need finance documents to start, our team will trace historic agreements on your behalf.

  2. 2

    We assess your agreements

    We check what we find against the FCA scheme criteria and tell you which agreements are likely in scope, including any you may have forgotten.

  3. 3

    We pursue the right route

    Where the scheme offers the best outcome, we run it for you. Where independent litigation could produce a better result, we say so honestly and explain why.

Ready to check your Nissan agreement with Santander?

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Frequently asked questions

Did Santander use Discretionary Commission Arrangements on Nissan finance?
Like most motor finance lenders operating before the FCA ban in January 2021, Santander used commission arrangements with dealers across its book. If your Nissan finance agreement was arranged through Santander before that date, there is a real possibility a commission arrangement affected what you paid.
Which Nissan models are covered?
Any Nissan agreement financed through Santander between 2007 and 2024 may be in scope, including models such as Qashqai, Juke, Micra, X-Trail, Leaf and Note. Eligibility depends on the specific agreement, not the model.
Can I do this myself?
Yes. You can contact your lender directly to make a complaint, or refer your claim to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) yourself for free. The FCA's Consumer Redress Scheme is also designed to be accessible without legal representation.
Will making a claim affect my credit score?
No. Making a claim will not affect your credit score. This is a separate process from your credit history.
Do I need to find old paperwork?
No documents are required to get started. We can trace your finance agreements using basic personal details.
What if my lender has been taken over or has exited the market?
This is common for agreements going back to 2007. If the original lender has been acquired, merged, rebranded, or has exited the market, the successor firm typically inherits liability for historic agreements. We handle this on your behalf.

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