Boost for Premium Bonds As NS&I Prize Fund Rate Increases
Posted on September 2, 2026 by Samuel Turner
Quick Answer: Premium Bonds now pay a prize fund rate of 4.35%, up from 3.80%, and the odds on each £1 bond have shortened to 21,000 to 1. The NS&I prize fund rate increase kicked in with the September 2026 draw, bringing around 308,000 more tax-free prizes. NS&I announced it all on 18 August 2026, […]