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Advantages & Disadvantages of Premium Bonds

There are typical benefits and drawbacks associated with lottery accounts, including:



Advantages:

  • Guaranteed 100% secure: total capital invested is returnable
  • Can win valuable cash prizes
  • Any winnings are tax-free
  • Automatically eligible for monthly prize draw without registering / buying ticket
  • Partial withdrawals from initial investment allowed
  • No regular investment required
  • No fixed investment term

 

Disadvantages:

  • Investment is subject to decrease in value due to inflation
  • Chances of winning larger cash prizes are slim
  • Savings in interest-earning accounts may earn more than those in Premium Bonds
  • No regular interest earned
  • No guarantee of win
  • Money is not instantly accessible
  • Minimum and maximum investment required
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