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How to Check Unclaimed Premium Bond Prizes
A Premium Bonds prize can remain unclaimed when NS&I cannot make payment or contact the holder. Use NS&I’s official Prize Checker or unclaimed-prizes guidance to confirm the current position and claim process. A match produced by this site is only a local comparison; it does not prove ownership, entitlement, payment status or the value of a prize.
Which route should you use?
| Situation | Next step |
|---|---|
| You know your holder’s number | Use the official NS&I Prize Checker. |
| Your address or name has changed | Update your NS&I details before relying on old correspondence. |
| You cannot find the account record | Use NS&I’s tracing process first. |
Steps
- Open the NS&I unclaimed-prizes guidance.
- Use your own account details only on NS&I.
- Follow NS&I’s instructions to confirm entitlement and payment.
Important limitation
A local match on this site is not proof of entitlement or payment. Always confirm directly with NS&I.
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.