How do I transfer ownership of Premium Bonds?

How do I transfer ownership of Premium Bonds?

Simply download the application or switching form for the new account you want to open or call us and we can send you the form. Complete the form, including the amount you want to switch and the fixed term investment you are switching it from. Mark on the form that you want to defer the switch until the maturity date.

What do you do with old Premium Bonds when someone dies?

Premium Bonds can be held by NS&I for 12 months after death. During this time, they are still eligible for cash prizes. After 12 months have passed, the executor of the estate or a nominated beneficiary can contact NS&I to claim the prizes and cash out the Bonds.

Can I gift my Premium Bonds to someone else?

Yes you can - although there are some rules. You yourself need to be at least 16-years-old to buy them for yourself or someone else. If you have a child younger than 16, you can buy Premium Bonds online, by phone or by post, or by switching money from another NS&I account in the child's name.

Why are Premium Bonds not transferable?

'Premium Bonds are not transferable at any time. Following the death of a registered Bond holder, the value of the Bonds will form part of the holder's estate, as stated in our Premium Bond terms and conditions which are available in our Premium Bonds leaflet and also on the.

Can I put my premium bonds in my son's name?

Anyone aged 16 or over can buy Premium Bonds. Parents, legal guardians and (great) grandparents can invest on behalf of their child or grandchild aged under 16. ... Premium Bonds don't pay any interest.

Can I transfer premium bonds into my name?

To keep the Bonds invested, you'll need to send the Bonds to us along with the completed claim form. Bonds can't be transferred into another person's name but will be kept on record for 12 months and prizes will be sent to the person who is entitled to the money.

Can you lose money with premium bonds?

With Premium Bonds there is no risk to your capital – so the money you put in is totally safe – it is only the 'interest' that is a gamble. And as Premium Bonds are operated by NS&I which, rather than being a bank, is backed by the Treasury, this capital is as safe as it gets.

What happens to Premium Bonds when the holder dies?

It is the case that Premium Bonds are not transferable during the lifetime of the registered bond holder or on their death. When a Bond holder dies, the bonds can be cashed in by the beneficiary or executor of the estate.

Can you transfer Premium Bonds to someone else?

However, I’m afraid that you are not able to simply transfer your Premium Bonds to her. You will need to cash in the bonds you want to give her and send the money to her, so that she can apply herself.

Where do I go to cash in Premium Bonds?

Any prizes won in that period are valid, along with the cash value and any unclaimed prizes won while the holder was alive. To cash in Premium Bonds, the beneficiary or executor needs to pick up a "Death of a Holder of National Savings & Investments" form (NSA904) from the Post Office or call 0845 964 5000.

How does the sale of a savings bond affect the owner?

The sale doesn't affect the ownership of the savings bond, since by regulation, a savings bond is a registered security and ownership is non-transferable. The United States Treasury still has a contractual relationship with the owner or co-owners named on the bond, not the person who bought the bond at auction.

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