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Prize Bond vs Savings Account Comparator

Prize bonds pay no profit — they only pay if you win a draw. This tool shows the real opportunity cost of holding money in bonds instead of an interest-bearing account.

Calculate the Opportunity Cost

See what holding money in prize bonds actually costs you compared to a savings account

Leave as 0 if you haven’t won anything — for most holders of a modest amount, that’s the realistic case.
Prize Bonds Value (Face + Winnings)
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Savings Account Would Grow To
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Opportunity Cost of Holding Bonds
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How Prize Bonds Actually Work

The facts that matter for this comparison

They Pay Zero Guaranteed Profit

Unlike a savings account or National Savings certificate, a prize bond earns no interest or profit. Your money’s only chance of growing is winning a prize in a periodic draw — everyone else’s money just sits there at face value.

Your Principal Is Protected

Bonds can be encashed at face value at any scheduled bank, so you won’t lose your original amount. The trade-off is what that money could have earned elsewhere while it sat idle.

Winning Odds Get Worse the More Is in Circulation

As more bonds of a denomination are issued, your individual odds of winning a specific draw shrink, even though total prize money may stay similar. Check current draw schedules and results directly at savings.gov.pk rather than relying on assumptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Because accurate odds depend on the exact number of bonds of your denomination currently in circulation and the current prize structure, both of which change over time and are only reliable straight from the National Savings / State Bank source. We’d rather leave that field to you than guess at a number that could be wrong.
Regulations around bearer instruments have shifted over time toward registered/premium prize bonds for anti-money-laundering reasons. Check the current status and available denominations directly at savings.gov.pk before buying.
Some people value the anonymity, easy encashment, or simply enjoy the lottery-style upside. That’s a legitimate personal preference — this tool exists so that choice is made with the real cost visible, not instead of it.

This tool provides an estimate for informational purposes only and is not registered financial advice. It does not calculate prize odds or guarantee any outcome. Read the full disclaimer.