NS&I Premium Bonds Prize Odds vs UK Cash ISA Calculator

Model your realistic median tax-free prize winnings from NS&I Premium Bonds (up to the £50,000 maximum holding at 1 in 22,000 monthly bond odds) and compare against guaranteed compound interest in a UK Cash ISA.

Premium Bonds Holding Median Expected Annual Prizes Guaranteed 4.8% Cash ISA Interest
£5,000 Holding £175 / year (3.50% median rate) £240 / year guaranteed
£10,000 Holding £375 / year (3.75% median rate) £480 / year guaranteed
£25,000 Holding £975 / year (3.90% median rate) £1,200 / year guaranteed
£50,000 Maximum Holding £1,975 / year (3.95% median rate) £2,400 / year guaranteed

Frequently Asked Questions (2026/27 & 2027/28 UK Rules)

Are NS&I Premium Bonds prizes tax-free in the UK?

Yes. All NS&I Premium Bonds prizes are 100% exempt from UK Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax and do not count toward your Personal Savings Allowance.

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