Two £1m Winners in February Premium Bonds Draw

Two savers from Central Bedfordshire and Liverpool each won £1 million in the February 2026 Premium Bonds prize draw, while four others claimed £100,000 prizes on their first eligible entry into the monthly lottery run by National Savings and Investments.

The draw, conducted using the Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment, or ERNIE, selected winning bonds at random from millions held nationwide. The Central Bedfordshire winner purchased their winning bond, numbered 489TB013219, in February 2022 as part of a £17,500 investment and held the maximum allowable £50,000 in bonds. This marks the second £1 million prize for the area. The Liverpool winner's bond, 40QJ919368, dates back to October 2004, bought with £2,000, and also came from a £50,000 holding, the fourth such jackpot for the city.

Adding to the excitement, four participants who bought their bonds in December 2025 before Christmas won £100,000 each in their debut eligible draw. Bonds from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and Cheshire East, each valued at £50,000, secured prizes, as did holdings of £19,150 from Essex and £38,025 from Brighton and Hove. These winners entered the draw after holding their bonds for a...