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Name: Premium Bond
Rating: 2.99 (138 reviews)

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3.09

Based on 138 reviews, last reviewed 25th Nov 2024

300% increase in 5 star reviews

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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

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:

Premium Bonds

Good returns, a bit of excitement with the chance to win big Reviewed on: 5th March 2023

IT Systems don't work

I have a considerable amount of money with NS&I in an "instant access". Their security system don't work and so I have been denied access to my money for over a month. My complaints are unanswered and I ran out of credit after waiting on the phone for over an hour. Apparently the back office functions have been farmed out to a French firm based in India, which could explain why NS&I are unable to fix a long standing error in the Systems design. There appears to be no way to effectively complain and NS&I seem unregulated. I complained to the Treasury Minister responsible but that complaint has also been ignored. Do not trust NS&I. They are National Disgrace and should be closed down. Reviewed on: 28th December 2020

Frustrating beyond belief

Trying to register existing accounts online for children who have now turned 18. Cant be done online as not enough 'credit information' 1 hour to get through to the call centre. They cant do it either and have to send forms out through the post. 6 weeks later received a temporary password - guess what - it doesn't work Guess that's another 1 hour waiting to get through on the phone. Morale of this story - do not try and digitally transform your business when you have neither the technical foundations or support team to support this ambition! Reviewed on: 21st December 2020

Fraudsters! DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY

Do NOT give them your money! I've been communicating for three months with CEO Ian Ackerley's Executive Office. I have still not been able to arrange a refund. When I made my original investment with them, time I took out the maximum amount permitted. Big mistake! They just wont give it back! Reviewed on: 16th December 2020

Appalling and incompetent company

How I wish I’d read the reviews before opening an account The most incompetent and appalling service I’ve ever received in over 50 years of saving If you want to be severely stressed then by all means open an account!!! Reviewed on: 27th October 2020

Stuck on loop.

I tried to register with the online NSandI.com in June. 1. Told to fill in and post a form. 2. Got letter giving me an online number. 3. Got another letter giving me a temporary password. 4. Logged on with the online number and password. 5. Told to ring 08085007007. 6. Got letter giving me an online number. 7. Got another letter giving me a temporary password. 8. Logged on with the online number and password. 9. Told to ring 08085007007. 10. Got letter giving me an online number. 11. Got another letter giving me a temporary password. 12. Logged on with the online number and password. 13. Told to ring 08085007007. 14. Got letter giving me an online number. 15. Got another letter giving me a temporary password. 16. Logged on with the online number and password. 17. Told to ring 08085007007. It's October and I still do not have an online account. I can see my premium bonds prizes using my holder number on website. Apparently we will not get cheques in the post next year. How can they put prize money into my bank account next year? Crazy system. Reviewed on: 24th October 2020

Non serious staff poor website

3 months and I can't login to withdraw my money system lock me up after 3 attempts it's rubbish of century Reviewed on: 13th October 2020

Few wins

My Wife and myself have £88,000 invested in Premium Bonds and usually get a few £25 wins a month if lucky, then nothing for months, In the last 4 years have only had one large win of £500. Makes you wonder if it's worth it or even fixed by location! Reviewed on: 2nd October 2020

The winning formula

I have won something every month for the last 2 years Reviewed on: 11th September 2020

Tempted to say that this is a scam, not worth it

Bought NSI bonds in 1965. No wins and bonds remain nominal value. Each Bond is valued @ £1.00 therefore if I had £1 in 1965 it would be valued at £16.00 today (2020) I would be better off just keeping that pound in my pocket. NSI Bonds are not good financial instrument and should not be used as such. I think this is a scam as, there is a very high chance you will never see a return and end up with less value than when you started. As proven with my experience. Do not buy NSI bonds, stand more chance in winning a small amount on the lottery. Reviewed on: 2nd September 2020

Dreadful

No customer service. Dreadful attitude. Reviewed on: 10th August 2020

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