Prize Bond Tracker will be removed at the end of April 2024

Why is the Prize Bond Tracker being removed?

The Prize Bond Tracker is being removed as State Savings Online offers timely and more detailed prize tracking capabilities. Customers registered for State Savings Online receive notification of a prize on the day of the draw and can access details of any previous prizes linked to their Prize Bond holding. 

The Prize Bond Tracker is solely user managed and relies on the user manually entering bond numbers which can lead to an incomplete account of winnings. State Savings Online is automatically updated for customers when Prize Bonds are purchased or repaid so holdings and any associated winnings are kept up to date.

It is important to remember the following about the removal of the Bond Tracker:

  • The removal will have no impact on a customer’s Prize Bond holdings.

  • State Savings will continue to notify prize winners by post or online.

  • There are alternative features on the website to check for prizes.

See 'How do I register for State Savings Online? for further information on how to register for State Savings Online.

When will the Prize Bond Tracker be removed?

Following initial notice during 2023, the removal of the Prize Bond Tracker will be completed in two stages in 2024.  Further notices will be published on the website in advance of each stage.

  1. The first stage is the removal of the ‘Create Account’ option. It will not be possible to set up a new Prize Bond Tracker account. At this stage, existing Bond Tracker users will still be able to log in to their Prize Bond Tracker account. We encourage all users of the Prize Bond Tracker to consider alternative prize checking options in advance of the removal of the Prize Bond Tracker at the end of April 2024.

  2. The second stage is the removal of Prize Bond Tracker from the website and users will no longer have the option to log into their account.  A message will be displayed on the website in advance of the removal of the Bond Tracker at the end of April 2024.

It is important to remember the following about the removal of the Bond Tracker:

  • The removal will have no impact on a customer’s Prize Bond holdings.

  • State Savings will continue to notify prize winners by post or online.

  • There are alternative features on the website to check for prizes.

I have a Prize Bond Tracker account. What do I need to do?

Ahead of the removal of Prize Bond Tracker, it is recommended that Bond Tracker users become familiar with the alternative prize checking options available, and consider registering for State Savings Online.

In relation to any pre-saved bond numbers in a Prize Bond tracker account, customers can obtain these details from the associated Prize Bond certificates. If the bond certificates are not available, customers can contact State Savings to request a
Statement of Holdings. Customers may also register or sign into State Savings Online to view their Prize Bonds holding.

There is no change to how State Savings notify prize winners. State Savings will continue to notify prize winners by post or online.  Winners will either receive a new Bond certificate for automatic reinvestment or confirmation letter for prizes paid to customer’s bank account.

It is important to remember the following about the removal of the Bond Tracker:
 

  • The removal will have no impact on a customer’s Prize Bond holdings.

  • State Savings will continue to notify prize winners by post or online.

  • There are alternative features on the website to check for prizes.

How can I check my Prize Bond numbers for prizes on the Website without Bond Tracker?

Customer can check for prizes on the Website using the following methods i.e.

State Savings Online

State Savings Online provides registered customers with timely online notification of a prize win on the day of the draw. It also provides details of any previous prizes.

State Savings Online is updated for customers when Prize Bonds are purchased or repaid so holdings and any associated winnings are kept up to date.

Once a customer completes the registration process for State Savings Online, they will be able to access, view and manage their Prize Bond holding.

This includes the ability to view previous prize wins and receive online notifications for any future prizes on the day of the draw. 

Find out more about State Savings Online  including eligibility and the registration process.