You can also write to us and request a replacement Bond record if you aren’t registered for our online or phone services.
How far back can Premium Bonds be checked?
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.
Is it possible to track down old Premium Bonds?
*If you know your Premium Bond number, go to the NS&I website’s prize checker area or download the prize checker app from the App Store or Google Play. There’s also a Premium Bonds prize checker skill on Amazon Alexa if you have one.
Clients are encouraged to utilize their Prize Checker online to check for rewards and help keep call center capacity available for customers who have an immediate financial need during the pandemic. Customers should only send anything to NS&I via mail if they have no other option.
‘Agent Million’ will contact you if you are one of the two monthly jackpot winners. Expect no knock on the door in these days of social alienation, but NS&I claims they are “well-equipped” to convey the good news. You can choose to have any future winnings paid directly into your bank account if you’re registered for the online and phone service. If you win, NS&I will contact you by email or text message.
*You can locate your NS&I number on an old letter from NS&I if you don’t know your Premium Bond holder’s number. Log in to NS&I online using your surname and password, then look for your holders number on the account details page.
*If you cannot locate your holder’s number or account number, contact NS&I at 08085 007 007 or write to get a replacement bond record. Give as much information as possible about your previous addresses, where and when you purchased the Premium Bonds, and how much they are worth.
*Alternatively, you can track down your Premium Bond information through the NS&I Tracing Service or My Lost Account.
How can I look for old Premium Bonds in the United Kingdom?
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.
What is the location of 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.
How can I get into my NS&I account?
To log in, use your details if you have an NS&I account in your own name. If you don’t have an NS&I account, simply input the holder’s/account number of the donor’s account, as well as your own name and address. The donor’s accounts and investments will subsequently be added to your online dashboard.
What is the best way to find out if a deceased relative had Premium Bonds?
If you’ve misplaced your holder number or are looking for bonds owned by a deceased relative, you’ll need to contact NS&I and request a tracing service.
Please sign and return the form to: Tracing Service, National Savings and Investments, Glasgow, G58 1SB.
Depending on how many facts about the bonds you can provide, the tracing service will take four to six weeks to provide a result. If an account is located but no signature is on file (which could be the case if the bond was formed for you as a child), NS&I will ask for a witnessed signature or another form of identification. The account details will be released to you after this is provided.
Where can I look for my uncashed savings bonds?
You can verify if you have any lost bonds before submitting anything, according to Leslie H. Tayne, founder of the Tayne Law Group. “Treasuryhunt.gov, which lists matured, uncashed savings bonds, is a shortcut you can employ to find lost savings bonds,” Tayne explains.
Treasury Hunt is an online service provided by the Treasury Department. In 2017, the tool was retired, but it was resurrected in 2019.
Fill out Form 1048
Fill out Form 1048, “Claim for Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed United States Savings Bonds,” on the US Treasury’s website at treasurydirect.gov to look for lost savings bonds.
Tayne advises, “Fill out as much of the form as possible.” “Ask for the purchaser’s Social Security number and an estimate of the purchase timeline.”
Verify for your form
Don’t just sign your form after you’ve completed it to the best of your ability. It must be accredited. This isn’t easy, according to Justin Pritchard, a financial consultant at Approach Financial. “Getting your signature validated is the most difficult element of the procedure,” Pritchard explains. “To finish the process, you’ll need a signing guarantee or another appropriate kind of documentation. Unfortunately, having a paper notarized isn’t enough.”
Go to your local financial institution, such as a bank or credit union, to have your form confirmed. You will sign the form and have it confirmed by the institution’s certifying officer rather than a notary. Make an appointment with your bank or other financial institution ahead of time to see whether they have a certifying officer.