Halifax - Saver Prize Draw

howryoo

Just wondered, has anyone here actually won anything, or know of others via other channels?

When rates were low, it was probably worth taking a punt (in it to win it etc), but it's definitely not worth doing now unless you already have funds in their savings range.

caper7

I won once, years ago. 

A recorded delivery letter turned up. 
It tells you of a win, but not how much. 
I hot footed it to a branch. 
I produced the letter. The cashier tapped away on her computer. I waited. And waited. And waited some more.
The cashier went to get a manager. 
I was taken to his office. 
I held my breath. 
£100
The lowest value prize. 

Obviously I was very grateful, but premium bonds don't send recorded delivery letters for the smaller prizes, so the whole rigmarole had started to get me imagining a significant prize...

flaneurs_lobster

I've got 2 Halifax/BoS RS accounts which get fed £250/month each. I think that means that after 10 months I will qualify for entry into the draw since my savings balance will hit £5K - but will stop after 12 months when the funds get shifted elsewhere because HBS/BoS don't have a competitive account to keep them in.

I'll register for the draw anyway but won't order the Porsche just yet.

Thanks for the reminder that this extra exists.

subjecttocontract

I've been in it almost 4 years and not won......but then I've never had any expectation of winning.