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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Isaiah Rosvel Diaz

£1M Premium Bond Winner Scoops Jackpot With Bond Bought Just Months Ago

Two lucky savers from East Sussex and Somerset have scooped the £1 million jackpots, while millions of other tax-free prizes are waiting to be claimed (Credit: Alaur Rahman/Pexels)

A Somerset saver has won £1 million with a Premium Bond bought only in July 2026, but the rapid jackpot came from the same random chance given to every eligible £1 Bond.

According to a recent MoneyWeek report, National Savings and Investments (NS&I) named the Somerset holder as one of two jackpot winners in its October 2026 draw. Winning number 681KK770541 formed part of an £11,000 block bought in July, while the saver held £16,000 in Premium Bonds overall.

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