What is a Prize Bond certificate?

A Prize Bond certificate is issued for Prize Bond purchases including gifts. The certificate contains details of the purchase including value, bond numbers, allocation date and registered bondholder(s) name(s) and address(es). The Prize Bond certificate can be retained for reference of your Prize Bond numbers. It is optional to return bond certificates when requesting repayment or transfer and if not returning the certificate it will be necessary to quote the relevant bond numbers.

FAQs

What does the Prize Bond certificate look like?

The Prize Bond certificate is an A4 certificate printed on recycled paper. The Prize Bond details (Bond Range, investment value & date) are displayed in the middle of the certificate.

Why is it optional to return Prize Bond certificates with Repayment/Transfer requests?

This is a step towards simplifying how you manage your Prize Bonds as it is optional to return Prize Bond certificates with future transactions. When transacting through Ireland State Savings Online, you do not need to return the bond certificates.

How do I cash in my Prize Bonds?

Prize Bonds can be cashed in at any time after an initial holding period of 90 days and transferred to your Bank Account. Simply complete a repayment form available here or at any Post Office and send it with the Prize Bond certificate* and a copy of a bank statement verifying the account name(s) and IBAN to: Ireland State Savings, Prize Bonds, Fexco Centre, Killorglin, FREEPOST, Co. Kerry, V93 WN9T.

*It is optional to return the original bond certificates with the form however if you are not returning the original bond certificates please complete the relevant details on the form.

Alternatively, if you are registered for Ireland State Savings Online, you may cash in your Prize Bonds through Ireland State Savings Online.

Can Prize Bond certificates be replaced if misplaced?

If you have lost your Prize Bond certificate and wish to retrieve details of the Prize Bonds numbers please write to: Ireland State Savings, Prize Bonds, Fexco Centre, Killorglin, FREEPOST, Co. Kerry, V93 WN9T. Please list any variations on names and addresses including any previous addresses that may be relevant.

We will send a letter containing your Prize Bond numbers to your registered address. As it is optional to return Prize Bond certificates for repayments/transfers, it will not be necessary to issue a replacement certificate. Simply provide details of the Prize Bond on the repayment/transfer form.

If you are registered for Ireland State Savings Online, you may sign in and obtain your Prize Bond numbers from your holdings view.