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Wrong NS&I access can block a child’s or adult’s withdrawal

Managing NS&I savings for someone else at home is not enough: age, product and legal authority decide who may act.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 Read more

NS&I will not ask for your password by text, email or phone

Keeping your NS&I account safe: phishing checks stop criminals gaining access to your savings and personal details.

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 Read more

An old address can leave your Premium Bonds prize unclaimed

Premium Bonds prizes are tax-free but never guaranteed. How Premium Bonds prizes work and how to check or...

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 Read more

A new phone can disrupt NS&I two-factor authentication

No extra app makes keeping an NS&I account secure, including two-factor authentication, work if your old...

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 Read more

Fifty-year-old Bonds can still have unclaimed prizes

Premium Bonds prize checking, claiming and unclaimed prizes: have you missed a payment or old win?

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 Read more

Opening NS&I again won’t fix your online account access

Managing NS&I savings online and registering for an online account gives you access to eligible holdings...

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 Read more

Manage your savings maturities and keep cash available

Are managing maturities leaving your savings locked when you may need them? Match each end date to a real goal.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 Read more

Missing codes? Don't reset two-factor authentication first

Two factor authentication help: 6 safer recovery routes stop repeated code failures and protect savings accounts.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 Read more

Using an adult's card is not authority to manage savings

Can you manage saving for adult family members without legal authority? Your route depends on capacity.

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 Read more