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NS & I Premium Bonds!

I have just applied for sum but on finishing the application they email to say that you have to wait until they accept your application i am guessing this is to ensure that you live at the address but i wondered if they credit check you for them or not?

Surely you can have premium bonds after you have been discharged?

I will let you know how i get on.
:cheesy: K2nga :cheesy:

BSC Member 176
BR 23/06/08
ED 22/01/09
Credit file BR fall off date: 24/06/14 :beer:

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  • fermi
    fermi Posts: 40,542 Forumite
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    No credit checks. But they do do ID checks I think? Plus there is a max limit you can hold I think? Hence having to wait for your app to be accepted?

    Nothing stopping you buying them.
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  • k2nga
    k2nga Posts: 1,375 Forumite
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    Brill to hear. I have never failed an ID cheque yet at my address but i guess as they say there is always a first time........

    Yeah the maximum you can have is £30,000 but i am from the earth to the moon away from that :rotfl:
    :cheesy: K2nga :cheesy:

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    BR 23/06/08
    ED 22/01/09
    Credit file BR fall off date: 24/06/14 :beer:
  • fermi
    fermi Posts: 40,542 Forumite
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    k2nga wrote: »
    Brill to hear. I have never failed an ID cheque yet at my address but i guess as they say there is always a first time........

    Yeah the maximum you can have is £30,000 but i am from the earth to the moon away from that :rotfl:

    Bloomin eck!!! I thought it was only about £5K or something. :o :rotfl:
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  • k2nga
    k2nga Posts: 1,375 Forumite
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    Well i am on the ladder with the Premium Bonds as i had a letter on Saturday just asking for my signature to complete the application. I am hoping to be then able to set up a month direct debit to buy some every month.

    Its exciting after the last few years that i can actually now look to save and invest which is proof of how much my life has transformed since having to go BR in 2008.
    :cheesy: K2nga :cheesy:

    BSC Member 176
    BR 23/06/08
    ED 22/01/09
    Credit file BR fall off date: 24/06/14 :beer:
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