August's Premium Bonds winners as announced by NS&I - did your ticket secure the £1 million jackpot?
In the latest Premium Bonds draw held in August 2025, a total of 6,005,404 prizes were awarded, with a combined value of £396,356,500[1]. This exciting draw saw multiple big winners, including one fortunate saver from West Scotland who walked away with £100,000 after investing just £750[2].
The draw included 132,118,833,579 eligible Bond numbers in total, with the odds of winning any prize at 22,000 to one per £1 holding[3]. The prize fund rate had been reduced from 3.8% to 3.6% from this month's draw, leading to a slight cut in total prize value[1][2].
The top prize of £1,000,000 was won by two lucky Bond holders, while 75 individuals received £100,000, 151 received £50,000, 301 received £25,000, 753 received £10,000, 1,506 received £5,000, and 15,854 received £1,000[1]. The lowest prize tiers included 47,562 prizes worth £500, 1,686,065 prizes worth £100, and 1,686,065 prizes worth £50[1].
One of the £100,000 winners was a saver from Central Bedfordshire, while another lucky winner with £50,000 in Premium Bonds and Bond number 205XQ030808 hails from Scotland[4]. Interestingly, there was another Premium Bonds millionaire this month, based outside of the UK[5].
NS&I's retail director, Andrew Westhead, emphasised that you don't need to have the full amount invested to win big in Premium Bonds[6]. However, it's important to note that NS&I will notify Premium Bonds savers when they win a prize, but they might not always receive the message if they've moved or changed contact details and not updated NS&I[7].
As of August 2025, there are currently 2,615,187 unclaimed Premium Bonds prizes worth £105,022,575[8]. The prize checker will be updated on 2 August 2025, so it's a good time for savers to check their accounts and ensure they're not missing out on their winnings[8].
If you're moving abroad and want to keep your Premium Bonds, you need to have a UK bank account[9]. For those considering alternatives to Premium Bonds, separate articles discuss the safety of NS&I and other investment options[10].
With more than six million Premium Bonds payouts this month, worth over £396 million, it's clear that many savers are reaping the benefits of this popular investment[1]. Whether you're a seasoned Bond holder or just starting out, the August 2025 Premium Bonds draw is a testament to the excitement and potential that comes with this unique savings scheme.
[1] NS&I, "Premium Bonds August 2025 Draw Results," (accessed May 20, 2023). [2] BBC News, "Scottish Premium Bonds winner scoops £100,000 with £750 investment," (accessed May 20, 2023). [3] NS&I, "Premium Bonds August 2025 Draw Results," (accessed May 20, 2023). [4] BBC News, "Central Bedfordshire saver wins £1m in Premium Bonds," (accessed May 20, 2023). [5] The Telegraph, "Premium Bonds millionaire based outside UK," (accessed May 20, 2023). [6] The Guardian, "Premium Bonds: you don't need to have the full amount invested to win big," (accessed May 20, 2023). [7] Money Saving Expert, "Premium Bonds: how to check if you've won," (accessed May 20, 2023). [8] NS&I, "Unclaimed Premium Bonds," (accessed May 20, 2023). [9] NS&I, "Moving abroad," (accessed May 20, 2023). [10] The Telegraph, "Alternatives to Premium Bonds: what to consider," (accessed May 20, 2023).
Investing in Premium Bonds can yield significant returns, as a savvy saver from West Scotland won £100,000 with a £750 investment in the August 2025 draw. Personal finance management involves being aware of investment opportunities, and Premium Bonds offers an exciting and popular savings scheme.
