Two Premium Bonds Holders Win £1 Million in October Draw
UKPulse Money Desk
Two Premium Bonds holders have won £1 million each in the October prize draw, with one winning bond purchased in July 2026.
- Two Premium Bonds holders each won £1 million in the October prize draw.
- One winning bond was bought in July 2026, and the other in May 2018.
- Over 6.5 million prizes, totalling £498 million, will be distributed in the October draw.
Two Premium Bonds holders have become millionaires following NS&I’s October prize draw. One winner, from East Sussex, secured a £1 million jackpot with a bond purchased in May 2018. This individual holds the maximum £50,000 in Premium Bonds.
The second £1 million winner bought their winning bond more recently, in July 2026, and holds £16,000 in Premium Bonds in total.
Beyond the top prizes, 96 individuals have won £100,000, 191 people received £50,000, and 382 won £25,000 each. In total, more than 6.5 million prizes, amounting to £498 million, are being distributed in this month's draw.
What this means for you: You can check if you have won a Premium Bonds prize using the prize checker app, the NS&I website, or Amazon Alexa, from 2 October for prizes of £100,000 and lower. There is no time limit to claim a prize.