In May 2025, more than 100 people across Wales have been named winners in the Premium Bonds draw. National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has announced the Premium Bonds winners for this month, revealing that 117 individuals in Wales won a share of over £1.75 million, with prizes ranging from £100,000 to £5,000.
Among the lucky winners, two individuals each claimed the top prize of £100,000. One of these winners held bond number 543GT896409, which was purchased for £200 in June 2023, and had an overall holding of £10,550. The second winner, with bond number 162GF674609, had a bond valued at £5,000, purchased in November 2009, and an overall holding of £25,775.
The May draw also saw Welsh bondholders benefiting from a variety of other prizes. In total, 11 winners received £50,000, 16 won £25,000, 33 claimed £10,000, and 55 took home £5,000. This distribution of prizes highlights the appeal of Premium Bonds, which are a popular savings product in the UK.
Every month, two winners across the UK take home the coveted £1 million prize. In May 2025, those winners hailed from Derbyshire and Suffolk. The Derbyshire winner, with bond number 462DR240519, had a bond valued at £16,000, purchased in July 2021, and an overall holding of £25,36. The Suffolk winner, with bond number 300ZZ346515, had an overall holding of £35,000, with a winning bond worth £15,000 purchased in April 2017.
In total, the May draw awarded 82 winners with £100,000 and 163 with £50,000. Additionally, 328 individuals won £25,000, 818 claimed £10,000, and 1,636 took home £5,000. The smaller prizes also saw a significant number of winners, with 17,163 winning £1,000, 51,489 winning £500, and a staggering 1,987,844 winners taking home £100, £50, and £25 respectively.
For those curious about their own winning status, the NS&I website provides a convenient prize checker tool. To find out if you have won a prize in May, you will need your holder’s number, which can be either a nine or ten-digit number or eight digits followed by a letter.
Andrew Westhead, NS&I retail director, emphasized the ease of checking for winnings, stating, "The quickest way to check if you have won a prize is to use our Premium Bonds prize checker app, check online, or even ask Alexa from the second working day of each month onwards." This user-friendly approach makes it easier for bondholders to stay updated on their potential winnings.
Premium Bonds are unique in that they do not earn interest like traditional savings accounts. Instead, they enter holders into a monthly prize draw where they can win cash prizes ranging from £25 to £1 million. This format has made Premium Bonds the UK's biggest savings product, with over 24 million people holding more than £122 billion in bonds, according to Money Saving Expert.
The allure of potentially winning big has kept interest high in Premium Bonds, and the recent May draw demonstrates the excitement it generates among participants. With a variety of prize tiers, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re a casual saver or a serious investor.
As the month progresses, many bondholders in Wales and beyond will be eagerly checking their numbers. The anticipation of winning, coupled with the thrill of the draw, keeps the spirit of competition alive among bondholders.
Overall, the May 2025 Premium Bonds draw has proven to be a lucrative event for many, with substantial prizes awarded to a diverse group of winners. As the next draw approaches, the excitement is sure to build once again, with many hoping to join the ranks of the lucky winners.
For those interested in participating, Premium Bonds can be purchased through the NS&I website, making it easy to join the millions of others who have already invested in this unique savings product.
So, did you win? If you’re one of the 117 winners in Wales or among the many others across the UK, congratulations! If not, there’s always next month’s draw to look forward to.
