Premium Bond Checker: Two Winners Become Millionaires Overnight

In the May 2026 Premium Bonds prize draw, two lucky savers became millionaires overnight after winning £1 million each. One winner resides in Suffolk, while the other hails from the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Key facts:

• Two savers won £1 million each in the May 2026 Premium Bonds prize draw.
• The total number of prizes distributed was 5,947,523.
• The total value of prizes was £376,180,825.
• The odds of winning a prize of any size were 23,000 to 1 for each £1 saved in Premium Bonds.
• The prize fund rate was 3.3%.

The first winner in Suffolk holds bond number 567VN857011, purchased in January 2024. The second winner from the Scottish Highlands and Islands possesses bond number 643SE292364, acquired in September 2025. They can check their results using the Premium Bonds prize checker app or the NS&I website starting from May 2.

With over 99% of prizes paid to winners since the draws began in 1957, this latest draw also saw a significant distribution of smaller prizes. In total, there were 17,682 prizes worth between £1,000 and £100,000 awarded this month, with the smallest prize amount set at £25.

This latest draw continues to highlight the appeal of Premium Bonds as a unique savings option that doesn’t accrue interest but instead offers holders a chance to win big through a cash lottery format.