When to buy Premium Bonds

[badhorsey]

I'm in the process of setting up my monthly purchase of Premium bonds via standing order; what's the best date to set for the purchase to ensure that they make the next draw?

[cassa333]

2 days before the end of the month. That way it doesn't become eligable for 1month and 2 days. If you put it in on the first of the month then it wouldn't be eligable for 2 months.

However I don't think monthly dd is any good. I have about �3.5k in �50 monthly lots and have won only once in 5 yrs. My friend who got the same amount �3.5 in one go last year has won 4 times.

[T&S]

As opposed to cassa, all of mine were bought in one go, my wife's over a period of time, and my wife keeps winning. At the end of the day, it just depends if your number comes out.