Three Greater Manchester residents told they have won £100,000

NS&I's February Premium Bond draw paid out more than £408 million across over 6.1 million prizes, and three people in Greater Manchester each won £100,000.

NS&I published its February Premium Bond results, reporting more than £408 million paid out across over 6.1 million prizes in the monthly draw. The draw included two £1 million winners, one in Liverpool and one in Central Bedfordshire. Three people in Greater Manchester each won £100,000 in the same draw. Premium Bonds remain a prize-based saving option with a maximum holding limit and a reported interest rate. Known details: - A total of £408,082,375 was paid out across 6,183,066 prizes in February. - Two £1 million prizes were awarded: one to a Liverpool holder (bond 040QJ919368, holding £50,000) and one to a saver in Central Bedfordshire (holding £50,000). - Nationwide, 78 people won £100,000; three winners in Greater Manchester were recorded with codes and holdings: 200DP143441 (bought December 2012, holding £30,000), 289PK508316 (bought November 2016, holding £40,000), and 621CS185541 (bought March last year, holding £10,000). - NS&I reported 2,713,707 unclaimed prizes worth £114,769,950 and noted holders can check prizes using its online prize checker or the prize checker app. - Premium Bonds accept up to £50,000 per saver and the stated interest rate is 3.6%. Summary: The February draw distributed more than £408 million in prizes, including two £1 million winners and three £100,000 winners in Greater Manchester. NS&I reports a large number of unclaimed prizes and says holders can verify results via its prize checker; further developments are undetermined at this time.