Two lucky savers became millionaires overnight after winning the £1 million jackpot in the May 2026 Premium Bonds draw. The winners hail from Suffolk and the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
The total number of prizes distributed was 5,947,523, with a combined value of £376,180,825. The odds of winning any prize stood at 23,000 to 1 for each £1 saved in Premium Bonds.
The first winner is based in Suffolk and holds bond number 567VN857011, purchased in January 2024. The second winner from the Scottish Highlands holds bond number 643SE292364, bought in September 2025.
Winners can check their results starting from May 2 using the Premium Bond checker app or the NS&I website. Over 99% of prizes have been paid out since draws began in 1957.
Key statistics:
- 5,947,523 total prizes distributed
- £376,180,825 total value of prizes
- 3.3% prize fund rate
- 17,682 prizes worth between £1,000 and £100,000
The smallest prize amount is £25. The largest prize remains at £1 million.
The excitement around this draw highlights the appeal of Premium Bonds as a cash lottery alternative to traditional savings accounts.