Two lucky Premium Bonds holders won £1,000,000 in October – how did Manchester do?

National Savings and Investments (NS&I) has revealed its October Premium Bonds winners and there could be life-changing news if you reside in Manchester.

NS&I doled out over 4.9 million prizes to people in the UK and Australia – including 110 high-value cash injections to those in Manchester and Greater Manchester.

In what amounts to £218 million, two special bonds were selected to win the top million-pound prize.

Here’s everything you need to know about the October NS&I draw, including what it means for those living in Manchester and a list of winning numbers.

What is a Premium Bond and how do I enter?

Premium Bonds are an investment product issued by NS&I where you have the opportunity to earn interest or a regular dividend income.

You purchase these bonds through the organisation and are then entered into a monthly prize draw where you have the opportunity to win between £25 and £1 million tax-free.

In order to enter, you must invest at least £25 and you can keep purchasing Premium Bonds until you reach the maximum holding level of £50,000.

For every £1 that you spend, you will get a unique bond number - so for example, if you pay the minimum fee of £25, you will receive 25 different numbers with the chance to win a prize.

To purchase Premium Bonds, please visit the official NS&I website.

Who were the big UK Premium Bonds winners in October 2022?

Two of the big winners who walked away with the top prize of £1 million in October 2022 live in the United Kingdom.

The first bond, which was purchased in June 2018, was from Outer London and had the following number: 333XB827779.

The second bond, which was purchased in July 2014, was from Suffolk and had the following number: 226HV323415.

What were the winning Premium Bonds numbers for Manchester and Greater Manchester in October 2022?

Around £185,000 of high-value prizes has been won by those living in Manchester and Greater Manchester, with the holder of one lucky bond taking home £25,000.

There are a total of 110 high-value winners in the region with prizes ranging from £1,000, £5,000, £10,000, and the previously mentioned £25,000.

Here is a full list of the £5,000+ October winners from Manchester and Greater Manchester:

• £25,000 prize - 510VV895956 (purchased August 2022)
• £10,000 prize - 494XA558848 (purchased March 2022)
• £10,000 prize - 451LR198731 (purchased April 2021)
• £10,000 prize - 323KR460434 (purchased February 2018)
• £5,000 prize - 503AS618276 (purchased June 2022)
• £5,000 prize - 500BB132924 (purchased May 2022)
• £5,000 prize - 425HG817481 (purchased November 2022)
• £5,000 prize - 371ZV164667 (purchased October 2019)
• £5,000 prize - 241RE399942 (purchased March 2015)
• £5,000 prize - 30JN961094 (purchased June 1993)

There were also a hundred £1,000 winners in the Manchester and Greater Manchester area. To see this list, visit the NS&I prize checker.

How can I check if I have won?

If you hold Premium Bonds and want to check if you are in store to receive a monetary prize, you can do so via the official NS&I online prize checker.

There is no time limit for you to redeem your winnings.