Premium Bonds and National Savings

Originally written by Chris Nickson, updated by the editorial team on 10th October 2026

What is NS&I?

National Savings and Investments, usually shortened to NS&I, is a savings organisation backed by HM Treasury. It has existed in one form or another for more than 150 years, and millions of people in the UK still hold money with it.

The main difference between NS&I and a bank or building society is how your money is protected. Bank savings are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to a set limit per eligible person, per authorised institution. Some banking brands share a single authorisation, which means they also share one limit. You can check the current limit on the FSCS website. Money held with NS&I is guaranteed by the government in full, with no upper limit on that protection. Individual products still have limits on how much you can hold.

For many years, National Savings products were a normal part of family finances. Deposits and withdrawals were handled at the post office, and savings books and certificates were often kept with other household papers. Older holdings can be overlooked when paperwork is lost, addresses change or an account holder dies.

NS&I's product range has changed over time. Some older products, such as certain Savings Certificates, are closed to new investment but are still held by existing customers. Most accounts are now managed online, by phone or by post.

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How Premium Bonds work

Premium Bonds are the best known NS&I product. They pay no interest; any return comes from prizes. Each £1 bond you hold is entered into a monthly prize draw, and winning bonds are picked at random by a machine known as ERNIE.

Prizes start at £25 and go up to a £1 million jackpot. All prizes are free of UK Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. Your invested capital is backed by HM Treasury. You can request repayment at any time, although withdrawals are not immediate.

The odds of winning, the size of the prize fund and the minimum and maximum holdings are set by NS&I and can change. Check the Premium Bonds page on the NS&I website for current figures. You may also see an annual prize fund rate quoted. This describes the overall prize fund. It is not an interest rate or a guaranteed return on your own holding.

Keep these points in mind:

Prizes are not guaranteed, so people with smaller holdings may win little or nothing for long periods.
Over time, rising prices can reduce the real value of money that is not earning a return.
Bonds for children under 16 are managed by a nominated parent or guardian. The child normally takes control at 16.
Newly purchased bonds must normally be held for a full calendar month before becoming eligible for a draw. Bonds bought through automatic prize reinvestment are eligible for the next draw.

If you want a predictable return, a standard savings account or ISA may suit you better. MoneyHelper, the free guidance service backed by the government, has information on comparing savings options.

Your situation may be slightly different. ask a question below ↓ and our editorial team will reply with our advice.

Finding lost bonds and unclaimed prizes

Some Premium Bond prizes remain unclaimed, often because the holder moved without updating their address or lost track of bonds bought years ago. Finding a holding and claiming a prize are separate tasks. Tracing identifies savings you hold. The prize checker shows whether a holding has won. Finding a prize in the checker does not complete a claim, and you may need to contact NS&I and verify your identity before it is paid.

Unclaimed prizes do not expire, however long ago they were won. You can check using the prize checker on NS&I's website or its Premium Bonds prize checker app. For the prize checker, you need your Premium Bonds holder's number. This is different from your NS&I number and can be found on Premium Bonds records or in your online account.

If you do not have your holder's number, or think you have other forgotten NS&I savings, use the NS&I tracing service, which is free. My Lost Account is another free service that searches NS&I, banks and building societies at the same time. Use it if you do not know which organisation held the savings. You do not need to pay a claims company to trace NS&I savings or claim Premium Bond prizes.

Provide as much identifying information as possible, including:

full name, including any previous names
date of birth
current and past addresses
any old certificates, statements or reference numbers

Once you have found your bonds, update your contact details. You can also register for NS&I's online service and choose to have future prizes paid into your bank account by providing your bank details. Eligible customers can instead choose to reinvest prizes, subject to the holding limit.

Premium Bonds and NS&I savings after someone dies

When someone dies, their NS&I savings form part of their estate. Although Premium Bond prizes are tax free, the bonds themselves can still count towards the estate for Inheritance Tax purposes.

Premium Bonds cannot be transferred to another person. They can remain eligible for prize draws for up to 12 months from the holder's date of death, unless they are repaid earlier. Prizes won during that period belong to the estate. Draw eligibility ends after the 12 months, and the person administering the estate should contact NS&I about repayment.

You must notify NS&I separately. Tell Us Once does not notify NS&I, although it can notify several other government organisations. NS&I will explain what evidence and documents it needs, so follow its current bereavement guidance. Depending on the circumstances and the amount held, these may include evidence of the death and a grant of probate, letters of administration or confirmation in Scotland.

If you suspect a relative had NS&I savings but cannot find the paperwork, the NS&I tracing service can also search for people who have died. NS&I will need to establish that you have authority to deal with the estate before it discloses information or releases funds. Being a relative does not automatically give you that authority. Check for unclaimed prizes at the same time, as older holdings may have won prizes that were never collected.

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UnclaimedFinances Editor 26/08/2026 at 5:00 pm

@Floyd Vaughan For an old Post Office Savings Bank account, you'll need to go through NS&I, as they took over those accounts. Fill in their tracing form (search "NS&I tracing service" online) and send it off with the passbook details, the Eglwyswrw branch stamp, your father's details and a copy of his death certificate. You'll also need to prove you're entitled to claim, so grant of probate or letters of administration will likely be requested. It's free to trace, and they'll write back once they've searched their records.

Floyd Vaughan 26/08/2026 at 4:20 pm

I have found an old Posst Office Savings Bank book with Eglwyswrw 492 stamped on the front belonging to my late father Bentley Vaughan, with funds how do i go about claiming the money the last entry was 1975
Many thanks
Floyd Vaughan

Qureshi 11/11/2020 at 1:30 pm

I have in my possesion the Defence Savings Certificate of my deceased grand father. It was issued to him on 5th july 1943 in British India for10 Rupees then. Is is valid? If yes, how much its worth now?

Milly 16/06/2020 at 7:04 pm

I have found 2 x £1 premium bonds belonging to my deceased grandfather. Is there any way of checking for unclaimed prizes? I only have the reference numbers beginning 1bf. My father is also deceased so there are no official next if kin.

Milly 16/06/2020 at 7:00 pm

I have found 2 premium bonds in a box of old papers belonging g to my deceased grandfather. I don’t have any other details, just reference numbers beginning 1bf. How do I find out if they’re worth anything? And can I claim as both he and my father are deceased?

Di 12/06/2020 at 6:35 pm

My gt grandad died in 1947 he had national savings certificate details as follows -
re. John Thomas PROVERBS dod 1947
Your ref. WD Pro 131690
I have letter from your office 08.11.54 regarding repayment of the savings certificate and a form SB4 was sent to my grandmother Mrs. Elizabeth Evans, which was never completed, therefore the national savings certificate monies were never repaid to his family.
After all this time, am I able to make a claim for this savings certificate?
I am the gt granddaughter of John Thomas PROVERBS.
THANK YOU.
DIANE LUCKRAFT

Nod79 02/01/2020 at 12:34 pm

Hi there,
My grandmother has a book of national savings stamps from the mid 1950’s onwards and we are trying to find out if there is any current redemption value?..any help or direction would be grateful!
Thank you

Morgs 18/10/2019 at 12:42 pm

I sent my old post office saving book in a few years ago put it in an envelope provided by the post office. I have never heard about it since. Where has it gone?

Morgs 18/10/2019 at 12:40 pm

I have a book of old saving stamps worth £3.50 can I claim this back please

Lauz 15/10/2019 at 6:24 pm

My mother opened me and my 3 sisters a ns&i account in 1997 for when we was 18 she passed away when I was 18 months old and my dad stole mine when I was 4 I'm 25 can I get that money back or did he have the rite to it being my parent although he abandoned me a year befor he took it

Jade 13/08/2019 at 1:29 pm

My grandad (now deceased) set up 2 paper savings bonds for me 26 years ago, but the papers were misplaced and I don't have the serial numbers, how do I claim them?

Conny 31/07/2019 at 6:56 pm

Hi I was told that I was brought at post office bond in 1976 by my gran. How do I go about finding this out please any one

Billy 04/06/2019 at 9:49 am

My husband died over two years ago. How can I find out if he had any premium bonds?

Charles. 09/04/2019 at 10:09 am

I know I had a big win on the premium bonds as a child, c 1960. I also know this money was stolen by my parents (deceased).. The bonds have also been sold, illegally. Are records kept of big winners going back this far and how do I obtain proof ?

Jay 24/03/2019 at 3:43 pm

I have three old premium bonds numbers bought in the 1970's. Beginning 5ak,5bk & 5bn, have been told these would have been replaced with up to date numbers but have never been informed of that. How can I trace them?

Sue 05/02/2019 at 1:11 pm

Hi I am trying to look into premium bonds for my sister and they are old and we’re not sure if they are valid

JAG 21/01/2019 at 12:58 pm

I have a capital bond statement from 1999, can I see how much interest is accrued and claim money back. Thank you.

FAZU 10/12/2018 at 4:03 pm

I HAVE FOUND SOME OLD BONDS DATING BACK TO 1976 AND 1992.
HOE DO I CHECK IF I HAVE WON PLEASE.

mikejoe90 28/05/2018 at 5:48 pm

i have found some bonds are thay still active.

Roger 21/05/2018 at 2:23 pm

I have found two 2/6p national savings stamps, is it worth trying to get them cashed?car

Burnsie 08/04/2018 at 5:51 pm

Found £18 worth of premium bonds after my dad died are they still worth anything and how so you check for any PRIZE thanks graham

Ali 05/02/2018 at 2:07 pm

Hi I have found a savings certificate for £50 bought in Feb 1986 fixed rate interest how do I find out what the interest is and what do I do about cashing it in ? Thanks

twed 13/12/2017 at 9:52 am

I have found a old premium bond for the sum of 5 pounds serial number is it valid please.

Hovis 25/07/2017 at 7:16 pm

Hello, my parents bought my son a Children's Bonus Bond in 1998. Both my parents are now deceased and my son is nearly 20yrs old. Does he now need to contact you himself to update the value of his bond and I no longer take care of it on his behalf?
Thank you.

Shaz 11/06/2017 at 10:02 pm

My dad bought £5 of bonds when I was born -1970, how can I check if I ever won anything My name on bond sharron

Shaz 11/06/2017 at 9:59 pm

I have a bond of £5 which my dad bought for me when I was born 1970, how do I check if I ever won anything

lizimc 20/04/2017 at 1:00 pm

Bonds for my children not updated when they reached 18 - how do we proceed. Thank you

thornbank08 29/03/2017 at 7:28 pm

My mother in law died January 2014.She had a premium bond which I have recently come across in her papers.How can I find out how much it is worth and can it be cashed in? Her husband...my father in law died November 2013 and their only son..my partner...died May 2012.Myself and my 26 year old daughter are the only ones left which would make my daughter next of kin.How do I go about the process of finding out the worth of the bond?...Thank you

Joe 04/03/2017 at 12:33 pm

My mother passed away last year and I know she had hundreds of premium bonds but my dad can't find anything about them,can you tell me how to go about finding the information out for him

Allen 16/02/2017 at 7:56 am

I have ten premium savings bonds @ £1 each dated 1967 .These were given to me by a friend , now deceased . Are these redeemable ? If so , then please advise ? It is only £10 but it would be a shame to throw them away if they can be redeemed .Regards A F Plumley

Ant 23/01/2017 at 9:40 pm

Lost my bonds and moved address wat shall i do

patsywatsy 04/01/2017 at 12:22 pm

I have found a book with National Savings Stamps only worth £2,60, can I claim this back please.
Thank You

Wendy 12/11/2016 at 2:00 pm

Can you tell me how many premium bonds can a married couple jointly buy

jmac 30/09/2016 at 5:08 pm

I have just found an old premium bond gift token with a £5 gift stamp inside
numbered 8061452. What can I do with it.?
can I add £95 and buy a bond or can I get a refund.
I think it dates from 1983.
thanks,jmac

UnclaimedFinances Editor 16/08/2016 at 12:49 pm

In probate cases lack of communication usually leads to suspicion and resentment, so it is important that you are kept informed of proceedings. If you think your brother may be concealing information, then I advise you seek legal advice. The executor can be called on to explain all actions they take as the representative of the estate.

Baz 15/08/2016 at 8:43 pm

Hi
My mother passed away 1st October 2013
Me and my brother are both on the will, but my brother as been sorting out all the paperwork but asn't informed me of the bonds , I have only just found out about this when I went down to the bank on Friday, my brother is not talking so I'm finding it difficult to get information on all her banking , so I was wondering if you could help me.
Thank you Barrie

IC 13/07/2016 at 9:04 pm

I have found 2 premium bond in my recently deceased grandmothers possessions and am assuming they are invalid no. They were issued in 1970 and beat the serial numbers:

3BZ 945593 (£2)
4DS 919321 (£1)

I assume they are worthless but not sure how to check.

Thank you for any assistance.

UnclaimedFinances Editor 14/06/2016 at 12:30 pm

I would would cehck whether the forms are invalid first before you destroy them, you can do that here. I hope this helps.

Mims 13/06/2016 at 3:05 pm

I have Premium Savings Bonds and the holders cards date stamped from 69 -79
I found them amongst my deceased Mothers belongings September 2015.
Some are in her name and some in my Fathers name, he died in 2008.
I 'm presuming these are now all invalid which is fine.
But I also have some Bonds in my maiden name but the card holder address is correct.
Should I just destroy the invalid Bonds, and just change the name on the ones in my maiden name?

UnclaimedFinances Editor 19/05/2016 at 11:38 am

Premium bonds are essentially a savings account. However, they are a savings account with a difference as in you can put money into it and draw money out when you want. The difference to a normal savings account is that the interest you receive is decided by a monthly prize draw. You can see more via here. I hope this helps.

Del 18/05/2016 at 3:47 pm

Hi ive found old.bonds and checked with no luck..but also found a £5 premium savings bond what is this

Joyce 09/01/2016 at 3:30 pm

Hi

My husband has recently passed away, he has savings bonds. What do I need to do now as I am aware they are just in his name.

Thanks

UnclaimedFinances Editor 21/12/2015 at 11:32 am

You would have to get in touch directly via whichI hope this helps.

SuzieJ 18/12/2015 at 8:46 pm

My dad has given me a few old premium bonds bit doesn't know what his holders number was.mi am therefore hitting a brick wall in trying to see if he has won anything or not as all the links ask for this info first. Is there any way of checking them using the actual bond number?
Thanks

Dom Editor 28/10/2015 at 1:49 pm

@sally - No, you can only have a premium bond in one name. They are also liable to inheritance tax if a spouse dies, as they are not transferable. DG

sally 27/10/2015 at 12:57 pm

Can a married couple share joint premium bonds?

UnclaimedFinances Editor 05/10/2015 at 10:15 am

You can get in touch directly via whichI hope this helps.

Psychjim 04/10/2015 at 8:59 am

My wife has a Premium Savings Bond from 1971 with the serial number beginning 1DN followed by six digits. The NS&I website declares it 'invalid'. Where does she search now?

UnclaimedFinances Editor 24/08/2015 at 10:19 am

You could try My Lost Account, which is a free service brought to you by the British Bankers' Association (BBA), the Building Societies Association (BSA) and National Savings and Investments (NS&I), I hope this helps.

loree 21/08/2015 at 9:07 am

I was recently going thru old pictures that my mom had and i came across an old savings certificate in my uncles name from 20 years ago and i was wondering how i would find out if its still good or valid?

pinksonya 20/08/2015 at 10:17 pm

Hi.my dad left me three post office premium bonds dated 1967-1969.l just wondered how lccan see if they are still valid.my dad has passed away now so l can't ask him.l am wasborn iin 1969,so it's been a while.

shady 29/07/2015 at 12:33 pm

I have some national saveing stamps can I still cash them in at the post office?

marky 22/07/2015 at 8:22 pm

I was given these premium saving bonds in the 1970s trying to check them its saying invalid numbers

johnpeco 19/07/2015 at 10:03 am

I have found some old premium bond from 1969 t9 1971 are they still valid if so how do I know if any of them won?

? 16/07/2015 at 10:06 pm

I've mislaid my Premium Bond certificate.

The last win I had was in Jan/Feb? 2013.

Bond number 41HT071117

Please advise me on obtaining a replacement certificate.

Thank you

UnclaimedFinances Editor 24/06/2015 at 12:27 pm

@Lauren - I have included a link to what you can do about your premium bonds when someone dies here. I hope this helps.

Lauren 22/06/2015 at 5:29 am

Hiya, my grandfather had premium bonds, but he passed away 9 years ago, my grandmother is still alive, could she cash them in? Thanks

UnclaimedFinances Editor 19/06/2015 at 2:04 pm

@Philly - you can find out via whichI hope this helps.

Philly 17/06/2015 at 2:58 pm

I have premium bonds from 1974 are these still valid as if so how do I find out if I have won and prizes?

mali 27/05/2015 at 7:05 pm

Hi I was bought a premium bond in 1974 the yr I was born I was told by my mother a few weeks ago it was bought by my father's mother unfortunately my mum and dad separate and nobody seems to know where it went is there any way I can find it thanks.

UnclaimedFinances Editor 08/04/2015 at 11:42 am

@Kerrzie - you can check via the 'do I have any unclaimed prizes?' whichI hope this helps.

Kerrzie 05/04/2015 at 8:40 am

Hi, I've got a premium savings bond from when I was a baby , never got it till my nana died, just found it again but I have not got a holders number , what can I do to get holders number or see if I have won any prize draw,
Many thanks

MikeP 06/02/2015 at 2:25 pm

If my late father's premium bonds account wins a prize before it is finally closed following probate; and a prize cheque is received made out to him - can it still be paid into his wife's bank account which up until his death was a joint account? Or how are the winnings encashed?

SNAS 16/01/2015 at 8:04 am

I have my deceased mothers holders card, can you check to see if it is still valid, or has it been cashed in? Thank you. I have also moved address.

Ellie Mae 16/01/2015 at 8:00 am

Have moved and don't think I have informed premium bond change of address, was hoping I may have won something!!

dotty doris 15/01/2015 at 8:42 am

A few years ago my hubby was given his holders certificate for bond(s) bought for him when he was a child.
He never knew he had any and when he contacted NS&I , they had no record of them. As the holders certificate also had his mums name on it, they implied that it had been cashed in without his knowledge.

Foxy63 12/01/2015 at 10:05 pm

My mother in law passed away and when we emptied her house we fond a load of premium bonds we don't know what we need to do with them or how to check them

angeleyes 23/11/2014 at 10:04 am

Could you trace a Premium Bond / s No 340/332/69f .....We had a few more, but having moved house 4 times in the last 20 or so years, they have been misplaced............ I would appreciate your co-operation..........Many Thanks .....Kind Regards June Summerscales

jazzie 21/09/2014 at 6:06 pm

My father has found one premium bond 3DS 578132 from 1970, he has changed address since then and would like to know if he has anything to claim.

Gemini17 17/09/2014 at 12:41 am

As children back in the late 60s early 70s i remember my parents buying us premium bonds as presents , i have no idea what the numbers were or where they are now,can a search be done on my surname ?

Lilian 20/08/2014 at 1:14 am

My ex husband has 30 thousand premium bonds but has recently died (on the 4 August )could you please give some information what will happen about them can they be cashed by my son who is down for being the next of kin he also received a prize of 25 pounds what happens regarding that ?would appreciate a reply,thanking you.sheila holtom.

Pipp 12/08/2014 at 6:09 pm

Originally given as Christening presents in 70's for twins - Dominic Jeremy and Matthew James Margetson. No idea of numbers and cannot remember exact date. Could be under Ronald Oakley Margetson now deceased.

Sally 07/08/2014 at 6:21 pm

Hi my brother sister and I were each given premium bonds when my Grandmother died 46 years ago, none of us knows the numbers or have any paper work is there any way of tracking them down please?

Geoff 23/07/2014 at 10:24 am

I had some Premium Savings Bonds in the 70´s but changed address and can´t now find them. Is there any way of tracing them using my old address? Thanks.

Cazza 07/07/2014 at 3:12 pm

I have been clearing out some old files and found some National Savings Deposit Bonds in the name of my children. I wonder if these are still valid, or have they been cashed in? Names as follows: M J McCurrie Bond Nos. 6000897/1 and 2 and C V McCurrie Bond Nos. 1010384/1 and 2.

Ottie 01/04/2014 at 4:46 pm

We have several Premium Bonds bought for the children when they were young.
Could you please give the names of the following Bonds.
4FZ670440. 2FZ742731. BL128877. 1AF886660. 4DL512420.

4AZ791292. 4DW536575.2DP585943.

Thank You.
D.Pearce.

Curious 07/02/2014 at 11:11 am

My mother found a premium bond holders number 172334624 in the name of my deceased brother. The actual bond has never been found. Can a trace be made using the holder name? We don't know if the bond was cashed in or has ever won anything.
Many thanks

Lesley 28/01/2014 at 5:56 am

My Premium Bond Holder's No. is 290 111 39X

I forgot to advise your office when I moved overseas many years ago and I have just found these bonds in my paperwork. How do I go about finding out if if there any unclaimed funds against my Holder No.?

Arvind 10/01/2014 at 7:42 pm

I have lot of p/bonds holding no is 33335527e have not rev any think can pls how it works

bob 06/01/2014 at 12:16 am

my aged aunt gave me a premium bond one year for my birthday1966 is it worth keeping?
2DP 356622

S D 10/12/2013 at 2:53 pm

I have only just found 3 premium bond holders cards belonging to myself brother and mother (deceAsed)
no 126 367 18 E
271 970 96 P
271 972 76 T

ALSO BOND UNITS
3EN 217991
1LL 689081
3AT 394001
1BF 066807
3AW 760239
4AS 646209
Could you please check for me

mac 18/10/2013 at 8:07 am

could you please tell me how to change the address on the premium bonds also could you find out if I have won anything the holders number is 278 635 20F thank you.

carluke 15/10/2013 at 2:21 pm

My aunt purchased Premium Bonds for my two sons when they were younger I have given one of my sons his certificate and information. However I cannot find my other sons certificate since I have moved can you please advise me what action I need to take to arrange a replacement.

Many Thanks

Annie 01/10/2013 at 4:43 pm

I left my bonds with my sister who has passed away ,they can,t be found ,nor the numbers .how do I go about tracing them .

Granny Bee 30/09/2013 at 10:01 pm

My Brother who now lives in America has sent me his premium Bonds to check out for him ... He has recently moved home in America when he came across these Bonds
which he had completely forgot about.

Is there any way I can check these Bonds out for him...

Elaine 27/09/2013 at 9:02 pm

I was sent a premium bond by yourselves in april 97 under my maiden name of Elaine Anderson, the reference number is 12359821R, can you tell me how I go about changing it into my name now and whether it is worth anything!
Elaine

JIMMIE 27/09/2013 at 12:44 pm

I had a saving account in uk,only a few pounds I am now living in south Ireland
how can I claim it please

stu 17/09/2013 at 4:37 pm

Have been given premium savings bonds that my grandmother had bought for me years ago which she has just found. Can you please tell me if i have won anything please no.20KF600831 to 20KF6000840.

coco 08/09/2013 at 10:28 am

My husband was giving a premium bond in an envelope by his Aunt in around 1970s when he was a youngster, and now only going through old paperwork he has come across it, Contained the premium bond and with the holders bond number. what can I do as she has not changed it over to me. sadly she has passed away years ago. The value is a £100

Butterfly87 26/08/2013 at 3:23 pm

My father just informed me that I have won £50 on my premium bonds.
Our problem is that we never changed it over to my married name.
Maiden name is Penn
Married name is Alleyne

Are we able to fill out a form/make phone call to change this and am I still entitled to the money?

liscal 20/08/2013 at 1:41 am

I have Premium Bonds I should like to check on - they daye back to the60's......I do not have the Holder's numbers though - where do i go to check?
Thanks

AL 24/07/2013 at 10:16 pm

I am writing this on behalf of the above friend, so replies can go directly to him. He bought Premium Bonds for a grandson when he was a child. Now the grandson, age 20, cannot be traced. The Premium Bond people advised that he won a £25 prize. He tried to forward it to the grandson's Manchester address who lives with his mother. The Post Office returned the letter and informed him that there was no trace of the grandson or his mother. The Bond may no longer be valid to cash as 3 months have expired since the date of receipt. He contacted the Premium Bond people buy got no satisfactory answer. All he wanted to do was to transfer the Premium Bonds back into his own account and wait until the grandson gets in touch. Can anyone offer him advice as to what to do. Thank you. The family have been desperately trying to locate the grandson but without success.

Grazza 23/06/2013 at 11:03 am

I have a Premium savings bond given to me by my Grandfather in 1976. Can you tell me how i go about finding out information on this bond? Kind Regards Graham

June 18/06/2013 at 4:35 pm

my husband Barry Hughes purchase premium bonds in his name and our son i Paul Barry Hughes in the 60,s, we lived in Brownhills and Burntwood Staffordshire but we have
lost them over the years but do remember that he cashed some in but not all do you hold any for them?
June

SARAH 17/06/2013 at 11:09 am

My mother had a premium bond given to her for me (Sarah Jane Hadden) as a gift when I was a baby back in the early 1970's from my aunts Mum and Dad Maureen & Harry Peach, I believe they came from the White City area of London. Would someone be able to tell if this premium bond as won or what the bond number is as my mother as mislaid it.

danny 17/06/2013 at 9:49 am

Sir,
i thought i bought bonds £250.00 in Jan. 02, receipt number 479988917, credit account number 618 9741 and holders number 47789987R. Can you tell me if the numbers were actually entered into the draw?

Pat 16/06/2013 at 1:51 pm

my numbers are from 1965 and 1966 respectively and are 3AL 408490 and 5AT 396405 could you tell me if they are winners please many thanks

Vern 05/06/2013 at 8:51 pm

My son was born in1980 and had 2 premium bonds brought for him and at different times that year. We have move house a few times since then and cannot find the bond certificate. Can you tell me how to go about finding this information. Thank you josie

Joanne 04/05/2013 at 10:51 am

Hi, could you please tell me where i can change my address for my old premium savings bond? i've had one since 1972. It was given to me when i was 1 year old. . Thank you.

roddy 29/04/2013 at 11:19 am

I have a small number of premium bonds bought in the early 60s. Unfortunatly I have lost the certificates, pease tell me if there has been any activity, many thanks.

pooksiegirl 22/04/2013 at 7:43 am

Hi I have a number of premium savings bonds which are part of a deceased estate. I am co-executor of the estate and would like to know what action I should take to check if any of these have won please.
Thank you

Chris 07/04/2013 at 9:42 am

I have a single Premium Savings Bond that I received in 1960, assuming that that is what the franking stamp (by which I mean a round black-ink stamp that looks like the mark used by the Post Office to cancel a postage stamp on a letter) indicates. This stamp shows "FULHAM RD 256. B. O. S.W.10" around the edge, and "K 6 JA 60" in the middle. I have recently moved to the following address in Japan: Mugita-cho 4-110, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan 231-0849. (Would you please accept this as my notification of my change of address for your records?) My main question is whether I have won any prize for this Bond. I had presumed that I would be able to find out from your website, but I have no idea what a bond holder's code or number is. The bond that I have shows a code at top right that consists of two capital letters followed by six numerical digits, but this is rejected as invalid. And another question: Where do I address any claim that might arise from this bond?

Jacko 02/04/2013 at 9:21 am

I hold Premium Bond number 165 278 47F but have never won anything .Is there any possibility I HAVE won something but for some reason have never been informed? Thanks in advance

bongo Pete 05/03/2013 at 6:14 pm

I have a number of preium savings bonds issued to my late fatehr iissued in the late 50s and early 60s. I have actual certificates and serial numbers. Where can I down load these serial numbers to check activity if any? Thanks

Bongo Peter 05/03/2013 at 6:10 pm

I have a number of 1950s and early 60s premium savings bonds certificates and yes certificate numbers . Where can I down load certificatwe numbers to see if any activity took place? Thanks :)

Bongo Pete 05/03/2013 at 6:07 pm

I have a number of my fathers premium savings bionds issued in the late 50s and early 60s. I have certificates and numbers how can I trace certificate numbers to see if they paid out or are of any value? Thanks

JR 28/02/2013 at 7:48 pm

Iv lost my premium bond I had bought for me over 40 years ago. what can I do ? I have married and moved several times and lost them in the moves

Val 20/02/2013 at 12:44 am

My mum has recently passed away and I have found several numbers in blocks of ten written on a sheet of paper along with a holders card but no bonds, then came across an old bond numbered DP 011653 - DP 011656. Please help

tatty 14/02/2013 at 6:40 pm

haven't checked my premium bonds. any luck!!
holders number
17115872Q

andi 30/01/2013 at 10:10 am

Iv lost my premium bond I had bought for me over 20 years ago. what can I do ? I have married and moved several times and lost them in the moves.

woody 21/01/2013 at 4:09 pm

My mother passed away in 2007, I have found some premium bonds and am wondering what to do and who to write to?

rolli 19/01/2013 at 7:47 am

Ihave bonds numbered 21kf215451/21kf215460 have I won?

supergraff 09/01/2013 at 12:06 pm

My late brother who passed away 18 months ago told me on numerous occasions that he had many premium bonds.He never married and left no will is there any way i can find out if he still had these bonds.

TerryAnn 09/01/2013 at 7:12 am

Premium Bonds can you advise how to check if they are worth anything and what you need from me to do this.

bru 24/12/2012 at 11:57 am

i have a bremium savings bond dated 23rd december 1958 number AT677851 is it still valid. thank you

sylvo 18/12/2012 at 6:26 pm

How do I trace 2 old premium bonds from 1968, I have lost the holders number but have the savings bonds. I have moved house 5 times, and can't remember if I gave a change of address.

Gaps 29/11/2012 at 3:24 am

Where online can I check my premium bonds and change my address .

LBM 27/11/2012 at 12:30 am

My mother sadly passed away 8 years ago and at the time I passed all documents to the solicitor dealing with her estate asking that they were dealt with as the sole beneficiary of her will. I have never seen anything since and I also know that I had premium bonds in my name. how do I find these??

Dave 28/10/2012 at 6:26 am

I was give Premium Savings Bonds from my father who is living with me in Australia, that he bought for me how will I be able to find any information in regards to these Bonds I have the Bonds and both was one pound each. can you help me find the information on these Bonds and if they are worth anything at all.Thanks.
David grimble

ISHY 23/10/2012 at 4:35 pm

I have eleven (11) Premium Savings Bonds all under Holders number 237 512 57F which belonged to my Mother who is now deceased.Are they still valid and are they worth anything?Please reply by e mail.

ISHY 23/10/2012 at 4:24 pm

I have five Premium Savings Bond Replacement Certificates which belonged to my Mother who is now deceased.All are dated 19th September 1986 and the Bond Numbers are 5DS136584-7BZ407707-7BZ407708-7BZ401167-4BZ401168-2CS522256 TO 2CS522258-2CS522259 TO 2CS522261.All have the Holders number 237 512 57F.Are these worth anything,are they still valid ans is it worth keeping them?Please let me know by e mail.

Mike 12/10/2012 at 10:56 am

Can you tell me if my premium bond numbers have come up I have never looked at them for years????????????

Mike 12/10/2012 at 10:52 am

I have some Premium Bonds and have never ever looked to see if I have won can you tell me how I can find out ????

big john 10/09/2012 at 2:33 am

I bought some premium bonds in 1958,1969 and1971 and would like to know if I have won anything.

skomergirl 08/09/2012 at 3:40 pm

My mother has 8 Premium Savings Bonds each for £1 bought by my father in 1965/66 My father passed away in 1983 and she has just found them, is there any way she can find out if there are any winnings attached or if, indeed, she is entitled to them if there is.

yours

Terri Sawford

Jenny 05/09/2012 at 10:11 pm

Could you please tell me the worth of a 5 shilling National Savings stamp issued in the War years 1939 - 1945? How would it be possible to redeem them?

George 22/08/2012 at 10:39 am

My mother had a stroke 4 months before she died. I looked after her and because my 3 brothers did little to help, she gave me her premium bonds. This was not stated in her will, so I have no proof of this gift. How can I cash them in? And is the probate court informed of the bonds being cashed in?

Chumley 21/08/2012 at 8:12 am

I am currently trying to trace any premium bonds that i may have along with any other funds that may be in a post office account..Please advise ..I am sure i was bought some premium bonds when i was born and that was a long time ago so I am curious if there are any winnings...

Kindest Regards

Sophie Breese

double 25/07/2012 at 6:26 pm

Hello,
My mum sadly passed away 2 years ago and i have her premiun bonds, can i transfer in my name or can they be cashed ?
Pls help as im not sure what to do :\

Michele78 25/07/2012 at 9:00 am

A few years ago i lost my National Savings Account passbook. What is the quickest way for me to withdraw my funds without passbook?

Duggy 12/07/2012 at 6:20 pm

I had a post office savings account when i was 9 i am now 43 when i left my grandparents house they still had my premium bonds and post office savings. they are both deceased now. how can i claim this back and how do i know if the money is still there. it was a long time ago.

Shreddies 19/06/2012 at 5:28 am

I have got some Premium Bonds from around the 50's or 60's and wondered how I can check to see (although very unlikely), if I have won anything.

Mervyn 16/06/2012 at 9:53 pm

I have Premium Bonds in my own name but have heard nothing for decades.
Have I won anythinh?
Can I redeem them now?

angie 16/06/2012 at 3:51 pm

I have just found some old premium bonds for my son, we have moved several times and wondered what you have to do to check!!!What do we do to sort this please????

Chrissie 09/06/2012 at 2:12 pm

I have a few premium bonds that were my mothers who passed way five tears ago. There are only ten and were purchased in 1970-72 are they worth keeping
or shall I get rid of them.

Regards
Chrissie

FRANK 09/06/2012 at 11:53 am

Please advise the procedure for either transferring my deceased fathers' premium bonds over to my name and to check for unclaimed prizes, or, to cash in the bonds.
Frank Adamson

confused 21/05/2012 at 9:05 pm

Just received word from NS&I that my savings bonds purchased in 1961 "no longer exist". I sent them a photocopy of the bond. Is there a difference technically between exist and expire as I thought bonds never expired? Thanks for your help.
confused

bignig 02/05/2012 at 3:32 pm

Premium bonds to value of £55 that were my mother's who died 5 years ago. We wish now to cash these in but the letter of administration for probate has been lost. What can we do?

dizzy 01/05/2012 at 2:42 pm

I have found a premium bond that l purchased back in 1970, is it worth anything.

Jax 30/04/2012 at 11:49 pm

How do I find out my Premium Bond Holder Number?

Nick 20/04/2012 at 7:47 pm

I have two premium bonds purchased for me as a child and would like to ascertain (extremely unlikely) as to whether either has won anything.

kikib71105 21/03/2012 at 1:56 am

I found in my mothers estate a Bond holder number and what appear to be bonds, can I transfer these to my name, are they still valid and if not do I need to notify of my mothers passing etc.

ianss 24/02/2012 at 10:44 pm

My mother died in 1974 and my father in 2009 my mother always bought bonds but we have not been able to trace them what can we do to find them

lizbet 04/01/2012 at 10:27 am

My husband passed away a few months ago and I have just found a couple of Premium Bonds, one in his name, the other in his mother's name. Can I cash one or both of them in, or change one or both of them into my name? Please advise.

humbug 24/12/2011 at 3:44 pm

I was given 10 x £1. premium bonds in the early 1950s by my grandfather. I did have a small win about 5 years age, but since then have lost the original bonds.I cannot remember the numbers but believe they started with the letters KT, please can you help to find these and also check whether they have in fact won any other prizes.

Red 05/12/2011 at 6:26 am

I know that my mother and father held premium bonds in the Uk. They are both deceased now and I would like to find out if there is any outstanding or unclaimed funds available, and the process in which I should use to cash them if there are any unclaimed funds?

Annie 28/11/2011 at 12:04 pm

Both my parents passed away (father in 1990 and mother this year). Among the papers they left behind I see a few premium bonds and holder's cards in my name, my sister, and my and my mother and father's names. He also left some information regarding bonds he purchased for my brother. I believe my father may have cashed in most of the bonds he purchased (since 1958) when the family left the UK in 1970. We siblings have meanwhile moved and I would like to check if any prizes were won and to cash in the few bonds left. Kindly inform me how I should proceed. Thank you.

rosi 27/09/2011 at 10:02 pm

I got 40 premium bonds from around the year 1965 how do I check them?

Dave 27/09/2011 at 9:28 pm

How can I trace a premium bond without knowing the whole number, and can I trace an old post office savings account from the 1950's when I was a 5 year old?

Grandma 15/09/2011 at 8:22 pm

My brother and I had premium bonds when we were children by grandparents how can they be traced this was in the early 1960 's

Nell 12/09/2011 at 3:12 pm

I have found a number of Premium savings bonds from 1958 are they worth anything? They were my grans who passed away over 5 years ago,what can I do with them?
Thanks Helen.

Luv 09/09/2011 at 12:39 am

I bought premium bonds in the late 50's before I came to Australia in 63. My mother also gave my children premium bonds when they were born.How can I find out if they are still vallid. My maiden name was Wall

shirl 15/08/2011 at 6:36 pm

i was bought premium bonds when i was about 3 years of age my grandad got them for me he passed away when i was about 13 i am now 49 how can i trace them my name then was shirley mcfarland .

UnclaimedFinances 11/08/2011 at 2:25 pm

The NS&I freephone number is 0500 007 007.

raw 11/08/2011 at 10:26 am

Whilst dealing with the paperwork of my late father's estate, I have found I have found a Premium Bond Holder's Card for him and also my mother who is also deceased. Is there a phone number that I can ring to find out if the accounts are still live and have bonds attached to them ?

wazza 29/07/2011 at 11:41 am

I was bought a Premium savings bond when I was born way back in 1967. How do I find out if it is a winner?

bobby 06/07/2011 at 4:31 pm

My mother passed away in 2008. I have found a holder's card number for premium bonds. How can I find out more if they are still valid or not?

jason jackson 15/05/2011 at 3:53 am

In 1963 my Grandmother bought bonus bond for me .
Can they be claimed now and how?

bigsie 14/05/2011 at 8:09 am

I have premium bonds belonging to my mother who passed away in May 09. I have the premium bond holders number, how do I transfer them into my name?

peanuts 03/04/2011 at 12:27 pm

In about 1954 or shortly after my mother bought premium bonds, in I believe, my name how or where can I find out if they are still out there?

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