A brand new month means a brand new Premium Bonds draw from National Savings and Investments (NS&I), with those holding lucky bond numbers having started February 2023 in County Durham with some extra money.

Each month, two lucky winners land a jackpot prize of £1m in the Premium Bonds draw, with other high-value wins ranging from £100,000 to £1,000.

Despite no one in County Durham picking up the big jackpot win, February has seen people get their hands on £50,000.

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Other high-value wins in and around the region include one winner of £20,000 as well as a number who took home between £5,000 to £15,000.

Premium Bonds are an investment product issued by NS&I  and unlike other investments, where you earn interest or a regular dividend income, you are entered into a monthly prize draw where you can win between £25 and £1 million that is totally tax-free.

A unique bond number is issued for every £1 invested, so a £100 investment in premium bonds would equate to 100 bond numbers, each with a chance to win after being held for a full month. 

The maximum level of holding for Premium Bonds is £50,000.

A minimum of £25 is required to buy Premium Bonds and you must be aged at least 16 to purchase them, you can also purchase a bond on behalf of a family member or child - this can be achieved online using NS&I’s secure online system, or by phone or via post.

Here are some of the big wins from premium bonds in County Durham this month:

£100,000 - 125VT177134

£25,000 - 33QR270416

£25,000 - 224JW277947

£10,000 - 436YT098367

£10,000 - 234DC405658

£5,000 - 319DD549210

£5,000 - 284KC884207

£5,000 - 298LZ417349