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  • Albermarle
    Albermarle Posts: 29,042 Forumite
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    Average is just that, average.

    We are currently on about 1% for my PB's over 12 months and my OH is close to 2%
    We are considering closing one lot and moving it to a building society, not fixed at over 4.5% saving rate, gross.

    I've seen winners in the press announcements that hold 5 quids worth PB's have won a million quid,  but on the whole, a lot more win the million who hold the max amount.


    Although even with the maximum holding, the chance of winning a Million remain extremely small.
    With £50K of bonds you would win on average a Million every 100,000 years. 
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