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NS&I: Premium Bond reviews

3.08
Based on 138 reviews, last reviewed 25th Nov 2024
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Latest highest rating:

5

I'm so happy I usually don't write comments, I just read some few reviews and go my way, but it will be a heartless act seeing people talk about their ugly experie... Read more Reviewed on: 25th November 2024
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Melissa L

Latest lowest rating:

1

They have not issued the bonds or returned my money... They have not issued the bonds or returned my money ,on going for the past year Reviewed on: 26th October 2024
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NS&I Premium Bond reviews (138)

Review of the NS&I, Premium Bond:

Safe and reasonable return

5
Bought bonds late last year and have had good returns from them since Reviewed on: 11th March 2023

Money is safe

5
you know that your money is safe and there is always the chance of a big win. However even though I have £1000 invested I have only had one win of £25. There will always be winners and losers but I know my money is safe Reviewed on: 28th March 2016

DONT BANK ON THE BIG ONE

4
You dont go in the draw immediately - you have to hold for a full calendar month which is disappointing. So far I have has a few small wins of £25 each and I live in hope of something bigger. Have the security though that my money is safe Reviewed on: 28th March 2016

hope to win

4
This is a safe place for your money and you are not losing much when interest rates are so low. I have £10000 invested and have won £50 in the last 6 months. not much really but I live in hope of the big one Reviewed on: 28th March 2016

Beats standard interest rates

5
With interest rates so low I wanted some way of boosting my savings without any risk. I have £3k in bonds and have won once in 6 months netting me £25. This beats the poor interest earned on the same amount in my isa plus there's a chance of winning bigger. Reviewed on: 28th March 2016

no wins

3
money is safe but have got £1000 invested and have never had a win. Still there is always hope and I shall leave it there Reviewed on: 24th December 2015

still hoping

4
easy enough to buy although you have to hold them for a full month before they go in the draw. Its a bit of fun rather than a proper investment but the money is safe and theres always a chance of a big win Reviewed on: 24th December 2015

live in hope

4
It was easy to buy the premium bonds. Return not good as I have £1000 worth and am still waiting for a win Reviewed on: 31st August 2015

Not a great return

3
I have invested a reasonable amount in premium bonds among other products but this is has to have the worst return,I have only won 3 prizes in 18 months. Reviewed on: 31st August 2015

stand a chance of a big win

4
easy to buy but you don't go into the draw until you have held bonds for over 1 month. There is always the chance of a big win and your money is safe Reviewed on: 31st August 2015

A little return with a bit of fun

4
Having held premium bonds for a number of years my return is around 1-1.5% per year on my holding.I enjoy getting the cheques for £25 and the hope i may win a better prize but there are certainly better deals around if you want better rates, but for most the thrill is worth the small loss in interest. Reviewed on: 30th August 2015
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