Two Brits Win £1M Jackpot in Latest Premium Bonds Draw
Two residents from Liverpool and Central Bedfordshire are celebrating after each winning a £1 million jackpot in the latest Premium Bonds draw. This draw, conducted by National Savings & Investments (NS&I), has unveiled a total of £408 million in prizes, benefiting over 6.1 million winners.
£1 Million Jackpot Winners
The winning Bond number from Central Bedfordshire is 489TB013219. The holder purchased this Bond in February 2022 and has the maximum allowable holding of £50,000. In Liverpool, the second winner with Bond number 040QJ919368 bought their ticket in October 2004, also holding the maximum amount permitted.
Overview of the Premium Bonds System
Premium Bonds provide a savings avenue for individuals, offering tax-free prizes backed by the Treasury. By holding up to £50,000 in Bonds, savers stand a chance to win various prizes each month.
Draw Statistics
- Total amount distributed in the February draw: £408 million
- Total number of prizes: over 6.1 million
- Total amount won by Premium Bonds holders since 1957: £40 billion
- Total number of prizes awarded since inception: 815 million
- Number of £100,000 prizes awarded this month: 78
- Number of £50,000 prizes awarded this month: 154
- Number of prizes worth £25: 2,643,007
ERNIE and Prize Distribution
The draws are conducted using ERNIE, the Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment, ensuring fairness through random selection. The next opportunity to check winnings for this month is set for February 3.
Prize Notification and Unclaimed Prizes
Winners will receive notifications of their winnings via email or text if they have provided their contact details. However, NS&I cautions that many customers may miss out on winnings due to outdated contact details. Currently, over 2.7 million unclaimed prizes remain, totaling approximately £114.8 million.
Andrew Westhead, NS&I retail director, expressed his congratulations to the winners, noting that this month’s draw encapsulates the excitement and potential rewards of participating in Premium Bonds.
