Bonds

The United States needed money to finance the war effort when it declared war on Germany in April 1917. The Civil War had shown that just printing more money will result in inflation and economic problems. William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury and Chairman of the Federal Reserve, did not want to risk weakening […]

Premium Bonds can be purchased through our safe online system. Please have your debit card information handy. You can buy Premium Bonds by bank transfer if you or the child you’re buying for already have some (including standing order). How many premium bonds are allowed? You can continue to acquire bonds until you reach the

War bonds were made available to both retail and wholesale investors during World War I (WWI), with the goal of obtaining enough funds to fund the governments’ increasing military expenses. A massive propaganda operation was launched to appeal to the nation’s patriotism. The US government raised about $20 billion through the sale of four separate

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) currently protects all UK-regulated savings accounts up to £85,000 per person, per institution, under the savings safety regulations – and the most you can invest in Premium Bonds is £50,000. Is it possible to own more than $50,000 in premium bonds? If it is discovered that Premium Bond winners

I Bonds are a good alternative for those who want to put money in a low-risk investment for a year or more. If inflation rises in the next months, the rate may adapt and move higher for a period of time. The trick here is to set a limit on how much money you can

You can continue to acquire bonds until you reach the £50,000 maximum holding limit. For every £1 you invest, you obtain a unique bond number. As a result, if you save £100, you will receive 100 bond numbers (each with a chance to win a prize). Bonds that have been held for a full month

You can also write to us and request a replacement Bond record if you aren’t registered for our online or 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

Premium Bonds appear to be simple on the surface. On its website, NS&I proudly displays the odds of one bond winning a reward in a month (1 in 34,500). Is buying premium bonds in bulk better? Q I have £27,000 in premium bonds that were issued in blocks of £2,000 and £1,000, and my winnings

Is it possible to win many prizes with premium bonds? Yes, but each £1 bond has only one opportunity to win a prize each month. What happens if you win a large sum of money playing Premium Bonds? It all depends on your financial circumstances and whether you prefer a prize draw to a traditional

I Bonds are a good alternative for those who want to put money in a low-risk investment for a year or more. If inflation rises in the next months, the rate may adapt and move higher for a period of time. The trick here is to set a limit on how much money you can