Two Millionaires Win in NS&I Premium Bonds Draw

National Savings and Investments has announced the winners of its December Premium Bonds draw, creating two new millionaires among more than 22 million participants across the United Kingdom. The monthly lottery-style savings scheme awarded its two top prizes of £1 million each to a saver in Cornwall and another in Norwich, highlighting the equal opportunity for every £1 bond to win regardless of holding size.

The Cornwall winner secured the jackpot with bond number 615WP633178, purchased in February 2025 as part of a £20,000 investment that remained their total holding entering the draw. This marked their ninth eligible draw, a relatively quick turnaround compared to the average of over five years for £1 million winners. The Norwich recipient claimed the second jackpot using bond 591RD417238, bought in August 2024 with a £35,000 purchase that constituted their full holdings. Both winners exemplify the scheme's random draw process, where each bond faces odds of 22,000 to 1 for any prize.

Smaller holdings proved no barrier to substantial wins, underscoring the equal chances for individual bonds. A resident of West Sussex took home £25,000 with just £130 in bonds. Similarly,...