The winners were announced on May 1, 2026. The first £1 million jackpot winner from Suffolk had purchased their bond in January 2024—number 567VN857011. The second winner, with bond number 643SE292364, bought their ticket in September 2025.

The total amount awarded across the country during this draw reached £1,819,000. A staggering 5,947,523 prizes were drawn, with a collective worth of £376,180,825. This showcases the appeal of Premium Bonds as a cash lottery where individuals can win without accruing interest.

The odds of winning any prize stood at approximately 23,000 to 1 for each £1 saved in Premium Bonds. Notably, there are millions of unclaimed prizes waiting for bondholders to check their results.

Despite the excitement surrounding these jackpot winners, NS&I recently faced criticism for operational failures impacting about 37,500 bereaved families. Trust is vital in financial services—savers may now view NS&I with skepticism due to these issues.

Andrew Westhead from NS&I emphasized that checking results is straightforward: “The quickest way to check if you have won a prize is to use our Premium Bonds prize checker app or even ask Alexa from the second working day of each month onwards.” Meanwhile, winners typically receive a visit from Agent Million to deliver the good news personally.

Over its history since 1957, NS&I has paid out over 99% of prizes to winners. However, the recent scandal raises questions about how smoothly future operations will run.

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