Millions in Unclaimed Premium Bonds Prizes – Are You Owed Money?
Millions in unclaimed Premium Bonds prizes

Millions of pounds in Premium Bonds prizes are still waiting to be claimed, with some dating back decades. According to National Savings and Investments (NS&I), over 2 million prizes worth a staggering £82 million have yet to be collected by their rightful owners.

How to Check for Unclaimed Prizes

NS&I offers a free online prize checker where bondholders can quickly see if they have any unclaimed winnings. Simply enter your holder’s number, or if you’ve lost it, use NS&I’s tracing service with your personal details.

Oldest Unclaimed Prizes

The oldest unclaimed prizes include a £25,000 win from the June 1957 draw and a £10,000 prize from July 1957. These substantial sums could belong to someone who’s forgotten about their investment or whose heirs are unaware of the windfall.

Why Prizes Go Unclaimed

Common reasons for unclaimed prizes include:

  • Address changes not updated with NS&I
  • Bonds purchased for children now grown up
  • Lost or forgotten bond certificates
  • Deceased holders whose families don’t know about the investment

With prizes never expiring, it’s worth checking regularly – you might have money waiting that you didn’t know about.

Premium Bonds Popularity Soars

Premium Bonds remain one of Britain’s most popular savings products, with over 22 million people currently holding them. The tax-free prizes, ranging from £25 to £1 million, offer the chance of winning while keeping savings secure.

NS&I encourages all bondholders to register for their online service to make prize notifications instant and ensure they never miss out on potential winnings.