€25k invested in prize bonds

Has anyone here considered moving over to trade republic?

Nothing for weeks ...😪

Nothing here again either. Just went online to encash a good chunk of them.

Invested in PBs years ago.Average win less than one per year.Some people are lucky.But it seems the newer the purchase the quicker you win.Personal purchasers have not a hope against club,corporate ,etc buyers

€50 win today,first of the year.

I saw that previously but I opened an account with them last week and it was quick and straightforward.

I haven't lodged anything yet but it's either them or raisin I think I'll be going with .

State Savings changed their system a few years ago and the old logon the check your bonds is closed. You now register with your PPS, or SSCN if you have one. A bit like opening a bank a/c and you should be able to upload your bond numbers when you're in and link your bank a/c for prizes to be paid. There is a facility on the site to check if you have any unclaimed prizes without having to register.

Geniune question. Why keep your money in prize bonds long term given the awful rate of return?

You get nothing from the banks, but there is a chance of a tax free win with PBs.

It's been a while since I've cashed in any bonds. Has anyone here done so recently and how long did it take before the money is in your bank account?

I cashed some in on state savings account online last Friday afternoon and the money was in my account this morning.

Would probably have been Tuesday if Monday wasn't a bank holiday.

I have 2 prize bonds from 1995 (before I was born) Much would they be worth if theirs £10 on each

The IR£ Euro exchange rate never changes. The value of each IR£5 bond was rounded to €6.35. The ones issued in Euro are €6.25. Yours have a slightly better chance of winning because of that.

Where do I cash them in 🤔