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Premium Bonds???????

Hi Everyone

It the first time I have used any type of forum, so forgive me if I am posting this in the wrong area!!!! I do not have have premium bonds and I am asking this for a family member!!!

"If the uk interest rate falls to 0% how will this effect the prize fund for the premium bonds? I.e no interest rate no prise?

At what stage should I cash my bonds in?"

Thanks
H

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  • Lokolo
    Lokolo Posts: 20,861 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    Premium Bonds have an average return rate of 1.8%.

    I think if base rate continues to fall the average return of PBs will also reduce, not sure of the exact correlation though.
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