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  • TICKETS FROM 10p 🎟️

  • 📢 PAY OUTS IN 2 HOURS

  • WEEKLY GIFT/SHOPPING VOUCHERS

  • CASH PRIZES đź’°

  • GREAT ODDS

  • TICKETS FROM 10p 🎟️

  • 📢 PAY OUTS IN 2 HOURS

  • WEEKLY GIFT/SHOPPING VOUCHERS

  • CASH PRIZES đź’°

  • GREAT ODDS

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Official Guide & Rules

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about entering our draws, our Free Postal Entry Route, prize delivery, and our full Terms and Conditions.

Playing & Winning

How do I find out if I’ve won on a competition or instant win game?

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We will contact the Winner directly using the contact details registered on their account (by email, telephone, or official messaging) immediately following the draw and required verification. Please keep your account details up to date and check your email, including your junk/spam folder.

Every competition page clearly states both the competition’s advertised Closing Date and time and the Draw Date and time (the countdown clock is supplementary to those stated dates and times). For full details, please read our Terms and Conditions.

Who is eligible to enter Prize Draws UK competitions?

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You must be aged 18 years or over and a resident of Great Britain (England, Scotland, or Wales). Because different gambling laws and regulators apply outside Great Britain, entries from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, or any other territory outside Great Britain are not permitted.

No Household Limit: There is no limit of one entrant per household—multiple eligible individuals aged 18+ living at the same residential address may each register their own account and enter our competitions (both via Paid Entry and via our Free Entry Route). We may request proof of age, identity, and Great Britain residency before awarding a prize, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

How do the prize draws and instant win games work?

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Each individual competition page clearly displays the exact nature and number of prizes available, the advertised prize value, what is included and excluded, how to enter, the maximum ticket cap per person, the Closing Date and time, and the Draw Date and time.

Every valid Paid Entry and every valid Free Entry is allocated a unique random Entry Number in the same draw pool with the exact same probability of winning. Where a competition includes Instant Win prizes, discounts, or promotions, postal entrants can participate on equivalent terms. Full details are available on our Free Entry Route Page and in our Terms and Conditions.

Free Postal Entry

Can I enter a competition for free by post?

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Yes. Every competition we operate offers a free postal entry route so you can enter without purchasing a ticket. The free entry option is displayed clearly underneath the “Add to basket” button on every competition page and at the top of our website.

To enter for free, register a free account on our website and send a postcard by First Class or Second Class post to Prize Draws UK, 55 Bartholomews Square, Bristol, BS7 0QA, United Kingdom containing the competition name, your full legal name, date of birth, residential address in Great Britain, email address, telephone number, and (where applicable) your answer to the competition question. Please visit our Free Entry Route Page and Terms and Conditions for full instructions.

Are postal entries treated the same as paid entries, and what are the limits and deadlines?

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Yes—valid postal entries are treated in the exact same way as paid entries, have the exact same chance of winning, and have equal access to all instant wins, discounts, and promotions.

Entry Limits: One free postal entry per person per postcard to each competition. Each postal entry must be submitted separately and in full compliance with these terms. Any postal entries or paid entries received in excess of the stated ticket cap for that competition as displayed on each competition will not be entered into the draw. Multiple eligible individuals living in the same household may enter, and you may submit multiple separate postcards up to the competition ticket cap.

Closing Date and Time: Your postal entry must be received by the Promoter by the advertised competition Closing Date and time as stated on our Website, subject to the maximum Entry limit not having been reached before the Closing Date and time. Entries received after the Closing Date and time will not be entered into the random draw. We process postal entries on the same day they are received. Please see our Free Entry Route Page and Terms and Conditions.

Can I send my free postal entry in an envelope?

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Yes. Each Free Entry must be submitted on a postcard, which may be enclosed in an envelope to protect your personal information under UK GDPR. Entries submitted in envelopes will be accepted (maximum one postcard entry per envelope). Please make sure all required details are clearly written and that your entry reaches us before the advertised competition Closing Date and time. Full instructions are on our Free Entry Route Page.

Cash Prizes, Alternatives & Withdrawals

Are cash alternatives the same value as the original prize?

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Yes. Where a cash alternative is offered on any competition, this will be clearly stated on the competition page and the cash alternative will always be the exact same value as the advertised original Prize (never lower). We do not offer non-cash substitute prizes. Please refer to Clauses 22 and 23 of our Terms and Conditions.

How quickly do I receive my cash winnings?

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Once your win has been confirmed and any required age, identity, and Great Britain residency verification checks are completed, we will contact you to arrange your payout promptly. Exact clearing times depend on verification completion and your bank or payment provider’s processing times. Please contact our customer support team if you ever need an update on a payout.

How do I withdraw cash winnings under ÂŁ100 or over ÂŁ100?

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Simply sign in to your My Account dashboard and follow the secure withdrawal instructions shown there. For larger withdrawals (including prizes over ÂŁ100), we may request standard proof of identity, age (18+), and Great Britain address verification before releasing the funds, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. Never send full bank card details via unencrypted email or social media messages.

Physical Prizes & Draw Rules

How do I receive a physical prize, and is delivery free?

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Following our successful verification of the Winner (and we reserve the right to verify the Winner in our sole and absolute discretion) we will contact you to arrange the free delivery of your Prize to the address in Great Britain as stated on your account.

Always Free Delivery: Winners will never be charged a delivery fee or required to collect a prize in person. We aim to deliver physical prizes within 30 days of confirming the Winner. Please see Clauses 21.6 and 26 of our Terms and Conditions.

What happens if a competition doesn’t sell out?

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Every competition runs in accordance with its advertised Closing Date and time and Draw Date and time. We will never delay, extend, or cancel a draw simply because fewer tickets have been sold than anticipated. A Closing Date and time or Draw Date may only ever be changed in very exceptional and unavoidable circumstances beyond our control, in strict accordance with Clauses 16.6 and 17.7 of our Terms and Conditions.

What happens if a winning entry is invalid or the winner cannot be verified?

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There is a guaranteed winner for every draw. Where the original winning Entry becomes void (for example, if an entrant cannot be verified or is found to be under 18 or resident outside Great Britain), we will re-draw the Winner from the correct entries that were received before the Closing Date and time using the same method as the original draw, in accordance with Clause 25.3 of our Terms and Conditions.

Will you publish my full name if I win or on entry lists?

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To protect your privacy, comply with Advertising Standards, and reduce any risk of online fraud or identity theft, we minimise the personal information published on our website. Any published winner details, customer reviews, or entry lists on our website are limited to your first name (or preferred name), surname initial, and county—for example, “Vicky S from Dorset”. See Clause 27 of our Terms and Conditions.

Account & Data Security

Is my personal data and payment information safe, and do you store card details?

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Yes. We process all personal data in strict compliance with UK GDPR and our Privacy Policy. We do not store your full credit/debit card or bank details on the Prize Draws UK website—all card transactions are processed securely through our encrypted payment provider, Trust Payments. Always use the official Prize Draws UK website and never share your account password or security codes with anyone.

How can I close my Prize Draws UK account?

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You can visit My Account at any time and click the “Close Account” button. Our team will be notified of your request and will contact you to confirm any outstanding withdrawable funds and arrange for any amounts due to be paid to you before final closure.

Edited: 19th October2026