Premium Bonds: A typical saver's wait for first prize revealed as millions win nothing

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Premium Bonds: A typical saver's wait for first prize revealed as millions win nothing

The typical Premium Bond holder waits three and a half years before winning their first prize, fresh analysis has revealed. Research by financial planning app Octopus Money found around one in three Premium Bond holders expect to win within their first six months despite the average wait being significantly longer. More than 60 per cent of the 510,061 Premium Bond accounts opened during the 2025-26 financial year d…