Premium Bonds

[Rookie]

In 1992, I got given £50s worth of premium bonds. I want to cash them in to pay for a new tyre, and going on my calculations (5% annual interest, 5 year bonus, possibly a 10 year bonus?) it's now worth at least £135.

Does anyone know much about cashing them in? The process, and how long it takes? Ideally I need the money in about a weeks time.

[Hex]

Erm unless I understand wrong, you dont get interest on premium bonds?

This may be of some use to you if these are what you hold.

https://www.nsandi.com/products/pb/howitworks.jsp
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[Rookie]

Ah, they're not actually premium bonds, they're children's bonus bonds. I know they accrue interest because there's a 5 year interest period on the form I have, saying that in 1997 they were worth about £87.

That site seems to explain a fair bit anyway, I'll email them and ask.