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Name: Premium Bond
Rating: 2.96 (147 reviews)

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2.87

Based on 147 reviews, last reviewed 13th Jun 2025

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Latest highest rating:

5

Premium Bonds are worth holding, I think.... Returns on Premium Bonds are generally average, with the slim chance of above average winnings each month. Winnings are not taxable which is a bonus. Reviewed on: 12th June 2025

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1

40k in premium bonds for 5 months and only won £175. 40k in premium bonds for 5 months and only won £175. 3 months won nothing. Much better off in shares or high interest savings account. Reviewed on: 6th March 2025

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fun , but don't expect a win too often

Bought £5000 worth of bonds 2 years ago and have only had 2 wins, each of £25. Not a good return,but at least money is safe Reviewed on: 30th August 2015

stand a chance of winning

Easy to buy, but you don't go in the draw until you have held them for over 1 month. Chance of winning anything big is really small Reviewed on: 30th August 2015

Could have a big win

Money is safe as backed by government. Could have a big win but so far all I have managed is £25 Reviewed on: 29th August 2015

Chance of a big win

Easy process to buy and have the chance of a big win. money fully secure as backed by government Reviewed on: 29th August 2015

A chance of a huge win without losing your investment.

Premium Bonds are perhaps the most fun investment product the government can provide. Your money is backed up with government protection and there are numerous chances to win a month. I regularly win £25 a month. The average interest rate is never going to top the best buy tables but it is a solid investment with the chance of a £1 million prize each month. Reviewed on: 28th August 2015

Easy to purchase, fun and simple

I have held Premium Bonds for a few years and enjoy doing so. My experience of using the National Savings and Investments website to monitor and purchase more bonds has been a positive one. Once logged in, navigation is quite simple. I am able to monitor the bonds I have purchased and view transaction and prize history. Purchasing new bonds is simple. You can set up a standing order or deposit a lump sum. Winning prizes comes down to the number of bonds you hold and pot luck. At the end of the day holding premium bonds is a fun investment that protects your original capital and gives you the chance to win cash prizes monthly. Reviewed on: 26th August 2015

More 'sensible' than the National Lottery for those who like a flutter but heaven help you if you need to change any details.

Of course Premium Bonds have their drawbacks, the low odds of winning prominent among them, but for people who enjoy the chance of winning big this NS&I product offers an opportunity that won't deprive them of their original capital investment. Basically, it's a bit of fun for spare cash. However, the fun element soon disappears if you need to change any of your contact details, your email address for example. The procedure is long and tortured... with no guarantee of a satisfactory outcome. In my case, after several attempts by phone and online to alter contact details it was necessary to withdraw my funds and close my account. Reviewed on: 9th August 2015

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