NS&I issues alert to anyone who's bought Premium Bonds since January

Premium Bonds holders who've purchased Bonds since January have been issued an urgent alert from National Savings and Investments. November's jackpot winners are from Warwickshire and Cornwall, NS&I confirmed today.

Over six million prizes were awarded this month, with a total prize fund of more than £463 million. The first Bond number drawn was 286CJ469715 and is held by a winner based in Warwickshire. The winner has a holding of £50,000 in Premium Bonds and purchased their winning Bond in November 2016. They become the ninth jackpot winner from Warwickshire.

The second Bond number to win £1 million this month was 567MN061686 and the Bond holder lives in Cornwall. The winner holds £38,000 in Premium Bonds and purchased the winning Bond in January 2024. They are the fifth Premium Bonds jackpot millionaire from Cornwall.

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Dax Harkins, NS&I Chief Executive, said: “As we celebrate 68 years since Premium Bonds originally went on sale, it's great to see how the product has evolved into a beloved part of British culture, with over 22 million people saving with them.

“This month, we're delighted to welcome two new millionaires from Warwickshire and Cornwall. With millions of prizes drawn monthly, Premium Bonds remain a popular way to save while continuing to offer the thrill of potential tax-free wins. Remember, the best way to check if you’ve won this month is by using our app, website, or Alexa.”

In the November 2024 prize draw, a total of 6,025,741 prizes worth £463,982,050 will be paid out. There were 126,540,562,896 Bond numbers eligible for the draw. Since the first draw in June 1957, ERNIE has drawn 725 million prizes with a total value of £33.7 billion.

Premium Bonds prize winners are notified when a prize is won, but sometimes people move or change their contact details without letting NS&I know. This can lead to unclaimed prizes if the Bond holder has opted to receive prizes by cheque rather than paid directly into a bank account.