Payment Methods

To play for the world’s biggest jackpots, select the most appropriate payment method and purchase your tickets. Some of the available payment methods operate in specific regions and currencies only. When using them, your funds will be automatically converted according to up-to-date exchange rates.

Processing of transactions is instant and free of charge. Transactions at TheLotter will appear on your payment method statement as The Lotter or Lotto Direct. Your personal and payment details in My Account are encrypted under GeoTrust 128 SSL bit security.

Payment and Deposit Options

There are two ways to purchase tickets on our website. You can deposit funds into your account before choosing a lottery to play, or pay for tickets as you go.

Start off by associating a payment method with your account. This is done as part of your full registration on our website when you make your first transaction. Select a payment method from those available in your current location, and then use it for your ticket purchases and/or deposits.

Listed below are the available payment options. Select “Show” in the right hand column for more information about each payment method. Instructions are provided for making deposits, but in general, they are suitable for ticket purchases as well.


Payment Method
Location
Currency
More Info
International
US$ / € / £ / ZAR
Show
International
US$ / € / £ / ZAR
Show
International
US$ / € / £ / ZAR
Show
International
US$ / € / £ /ZAR
Show
International
US$ / € 
Show
Austria
Show
Belgium
Show
Europe*
€ 
Show

*Where permitted

Withdrawal Options

You can withdraw funds from your account with payment methods you have used previously for payments and/or deposits. You cannot withdraw funds in excess of what you deposited with your payment method due to our adherence to anti-money laundering regulations.

To learn more about each available withdrawal option, select "Show" in the right hand column for additional information.

Payment
Method
Min
(US$)
Max
(US$)
Processing
(business days)
More
Info
1
1,000
3-5
Show
1
1,000
3-5
Show
1
2,000
3-5
Show
1
2,000
3-5
Show
Varies
50,000
7-14
Show

Frequently Asked Questions About Payments, Deposits, and Withdrawals

Q

How do I pay for ticket purchases?

A

Paying for ticket purchases on TheLotter is a simple process:

* If this is your first purchase on our site, you must first complete the full registration process and associate a payment method with your account in order to start playing.
* Choose the lottery you want to play.
* Fill in your play slips, select your playing options, and click PLAY.
* Select your payment method and confirm your ticket purchase.
* You will receive an automatic email notification when your order is complete.

Q

How quickly do I get my withdrawal?

A

Please note: We do our utmost to process your withdrawal request as quickly as possible but due to security concerns (including account verification) and occasional circumstances beyond our control, delays may occur.

For additional information, check our full list of frequently asked questions about Payments and Deposits; and Withdrawals. To view a history of your transactions, please visit My Account.

For further assistance, please contact our Customer Service Team.