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How to Find Old Premium Bonds
Old Premium Bonds do not expire, but you may need to recover your records before checking for prizes. Gather genuine NS&I correspondence and previous address details, then use NS&I’s official tracing process. This site cannot search an account, identify an owner or confirm a prize. Use the bereavement route if the Bonds belonged to someone who died.
Which situation applies to you?
| Situation | Next step |
|---|---|
| You have a holder’s number | Use the NS&I Prize Checker for an account-level check. |
| You have old paperwork but no current details | Follow NS&I’s tracing guidance and update your address. |
| The Bonds belonged to someone who died | Use the official bereavement process. |
What to do
- Gather any genuine NS&I correspondence and previous address details.
- Use NS&I’s official tracing guidance.
- Once your record is recovered, use the official Prize Checker to confirm prizes.
What this site cannot do
We cannot access an NS&I account, trace an owner, confirm ownership or accept a holder’s number.
Method and limitations
Method and limitations: This page summarises the official routes and sources listed below. Requirements, rates and timescales can change. It is general information, not financial, legal, tax or probate advice.