This is how Premium Bond holders can check if they've won the NS&I's monthly £1million jackpot
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The West Sussex winner was one of two lucky bond holders to scoop the £1million prize.
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Hide AdA total of 3,396,079 Premium Bond prizes were handed out in April's draw, totalling a value of £97,637,200.
As well as the two £1million jackpot winners, there were six winners of £100,000, 11 winners of the £50,000 prize, 23 of £25,000, 58 winners of £10,000 and 115 winners of the £5,000 prize.
But, according to MoneySavingsExpert, more than two million Premium Bond prizes, worth a total of £75million, have gone unclaimed as of November 2021.
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Hide AdThis is how Premium Bond holders can check to see if they're in line for a potential financial windfall.
What are Premium Bonds?
Premium Bonds are an investment product launched by the NS&I in the 1950s.
Unlike other investment products, Premium Bond holders are entered into a monthly prize draw.
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Hide AdSavers have the chance of winning a tax free prize between £1million and £25 each month.
When should I check to see if I've won a prize?
Results from the NS&I's monthly prize draws are normally announced on the first day of the month.
You can usually view the list of winners on the following day.
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Hide AdHow can I check to see if I've won a prize in the NS&I's monthly draw?
To see if you are one of the lucky winners, please visit the NS&I online prize checker.
All you need is your Premium Bond holder’s number which will allow you to check for any unclaimed prizes.
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Hide AdThe number has either ten, nine, or eight digits followed by a letter.
You can also download the NS&I app for free on Android or iOS.
Amazon Alexa can also check the last six prize draws to see if you can claim a prize.
Is there a time limit on claiming my prize?
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Hide AdThere is NO TIME LIMIT on financial prizes from the monthly draw. Premium Bond holders can claim prizes dating back to the first-ever draw in 1957.
How can I ensure I don't miss out on the NS&I's monthly prizes?
Holders of Premium Bonds should ensure that their address details with the NS&I are up to date.
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Hide AdBond holders should also ensure that prizes are paid directly into their bank account.
These pieces of information can be updated by registering an online account on the NS&I website.
Registering online can prevent prizes getting lost. In April 2019, the NS&I reported that more than 180,000 Premium Bond prizes worth £8million had gone missing in the post.
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