The winners of the latest Premium Bonds prize draw have been announced – with 30 lucky winners in the Highlands and Islands scooping up a combined prize total of £345,000 for high value prizes only.
New research from CS2 Experts, CSDB.gg, analysed the latest data from National Savings and Investment (NS&I) after the winners of the December Premium Bonds prize draw were announced – with two lucky people in the Highlands and Islands scooping up a big win of £50,000.
Whilst no lucky winners from the region scooped up any of the top prizes, two people won £25,000, 13 won £10,000, and another 13 won £5000.
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Of the 30 winners from the Highlands and Islands, the average holding amount of Premium Bonds was £41,757.
At the national level, there were 1393 winners of high value prizes for the month of December. In total £42.9 million was won between 3029 winners, with two people winning the £1m jackpot, 82 people winning £100,000, a further 163 winners scooping up £50,000, 328 securing £25,000, and 818 welcoming £10,000.
The luckiest region, based on winnings per £1000 in holdings, was Liverpool and Merseyside, whose winners received £1.5 million with only £1.68 million in holdings – £920 for every £1000 held.
Speaking on the findings, Corey Sims, a spokesperson for CSDB.gg said: “With many people heading into the new year worried about finances, investing in Premium Bonds has alleviated these concerns for many families across the nation. Not only do they provide a unique opportunity for people to increase their savings without risking their initial investment, but also the chance to win large jackpots which can be life-changing.”
Prize draws are conducted every month and see prizes up to £1,000,000 given away.
To find out if you have ever won a Premium Bonds prize, you will need to dig out your holder’s information and head over to the prize checker.
You will need your holder’s number which you can find on your bond record, or in the app.
You can also use your NS&I number which you should be able to find on any communication about your bonds.