One Lancashire resident picked up a £100,000 win in the October Premium Bonds prize draw, with £715,000 handed out county-wide.

The county saw 58 total winners as two people collected £50,000, eight people won £25,000,16 people won £10,000 and 30 people collected the minimum £5,000 prize – with the average winner receiving £40,026.

National Savings and Investment (NS&I) announced the winners for October 2024, which nationally gave out more than £46 million.

Prize draws with premium bonds are conducted every month and see prizes up to £1m given away.

While only two winners took home the £1 million jackpot, plenty of other prizes are available, and this month 71 people won the second prize of £100,000 and 141 claimed £50,000.

Mike Bennet, chief author and industry expert at Top Rated Bingo Sites, said: “This data shows why Premium Bonds continue to be such a popular savings choice for so many people.

“They offer the perfect balance between safety and excitement, combining a secure place to store your money with the thrill of potentially winning a tax-free cash prize.

“What makes Premium Bonds particularly appealing is that you don’t risk losing your initial investment, while still having the opportunity to win big.

“Premium Bonds offer something truly unique, and that’s why they remain a firm favourite for savers who want a bit more excitement from their savings."

The luckiest region, based on winnings per £1,000 in holdings, was Gloucestershire, whose winners received £2,410,000 with only £3,150,671 in holdings - £764 for every £1,000 held.

To find out if you are one of this month’s winners you need to access the prize checker with the holder’s number, which you can find on your bond record or in the app.

Bondholders can also use their NS&I number which should be visible on any communication about your bonds.