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Don't mistake NS&I Direct Saver interest for tax-free

When your cash needs a safe home... this NS&I Direct Saver guide explains access, variable interest and...

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 Read more

Premium Bond prizes can be paid without a claim

How Premium Bond prizes are paid and claimed: do you need to act after a win? Usually not, if NS&I has...

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 Read more

A wrong reference can delay your NS&I payment

Ways to pay into NS&I products: which route gets your money to the right holding without a wrong reference...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 Read more

A higher NS&I maturity rate can still be the wrong move

Managing NS&I savings at maturity is not just about taking the highest rate. The right choice depends on...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 Read more

Don't let old bank details block Premium Bonds prizes

£1 million Premium Bonds prizes: checking, claiming and receiving winnings starts with the right number...

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 Read more

With £10,000, Premium Bonds can pay £0 or £1,000

Premium Bonds protect your cash but can pay nothing for a year. Premium Bonds: how they work depends on...

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 Read more

Using tracing for lost NS&I records can delay access

How to replace lost NS&I certificates, records and documents depends on what you still know, not just what...

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 Read more

Clicking an NS&I email link can expose your login

How to keep an NS&I account safe, including phishing, email, text and phone scams... starts by avoiding...

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 Read more

With NS&I, opening, registering and signing in differ

£50,000 is the Premium Bonds holding limit. How to register for and manage an NS&I online account depends...

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 Read more