On our website and in our prize checker app, you can use your holder’s number to check the status of your prize.
Your holder’s number can be found on your Bond record or by logging onto your account. Your holder’s number is made up of 10 or 9 digits, or 8 digits and a letter.
What is the procedure for checking Premium Bonds?
Bond holders should keep in mind that the winnings do not expire, so you can check your history to see if you’ve won before.
If you haven’t checked in a while, double-check that your account has been updated with your current address and proper information.
Another option for checking your bonds is to download the prize checker app and log in with your holder’s number. If you forget your phone number, call the NS&I at 08085 007 007 (UK) or +44 1253 832007 (outside the UK) and ask for assistance.
If you prefer to ask by mail, you can write to NS&I and ask them to provide you the prize history for your bonds.
Send the letter to NS&I, Glasgow, G58 1SB, with your name, address, NS&I number, or Premium Bonds holder’s number.
Do old Premium Bonds ever come out on top?
Is it still possible to use my old Premium Bonds? Yes. Your Bonds are still valid and will be included into our monthly prize draws as long as you haven’t cashed them in.
How long do Premium Bonds go unclaimed?
Claims have no time limit, so you can go back as far as you like. Here’s how to get your hands on any prizes that haven’t been claimed yet: To begin your claim, call 08085 007 007 if you are a registered user of NS&I’s online and phone services.
What’s the best way to track down old Premium Bonds?
A tracing form can be downloaded from the NS&I website. It will ask for your name and address, as well as any other names or addresses you have previously used. You’ll also need to give an estimate of when the bonds were issued and how much they were worth at the time.
Where can I look up my NS&I number?
How to find your NS&I number Your NS&I number can be found on any letter you’ve received from us since you registered. It will have 11 digits and will begin with 11, 21, 31, or 41. Using your name, date of birth, and postcode, you may instantly acquire a reminder of your NS&I number online.
Should I sell my bonds?
Once you’ve had a savings bond for at least one year, you can cash it in. However, you’ll have to wait five years to avoid penalties. Otherwise, you’ll lose the interest you’ve earned during the last three months.
Your savings bond will grow in value the longer you wait to cash it in. Savings bonds gain value until they reach maturity, which is 30 years. If your savings bond hasn’t reached its maturity date, you should resist cashing it in unless you plan to put the money in a higher-interest account.
By signing onto TreasuryDirect, you can examine the current value of your electronic savings bond and see how it is increasing. Use the US Treasury’s online savings bond calculator for paper bonds.