This article contains help on how to deposit funds into your online Lotteries account using your Debit or Credit Card within the Funds section of your account using The Lott website and The Lott app, however you can also deposit funds in-line as part of the Checkout process. For help with this process visit our article Can I deposit funds whilst purchasing?
Important note regarding Credit Card Cash Advance Fees
It is important to note that some banks may, at their discretion, treat a Credit Card deposit as a Cash Advance and apply subsequent fees. In addition, the following banks may decline gambling transactions via Credit Card: Citibank, Suncorp, Bank of Queensland and Virgin Money.
For more information on the range of deposit options offered by The Lott, visit our article What deposit options can I use?
Depositing funds using Debit or Credit Cards within The Lott website
Step 1: Login to The Lott website
From any page of thelott.com, tap on 'LOGIN' in the top right hand corner of your screen and follow the prompts.
For help with logging into The Lott website, visit our article How do I log in to my account?
Step 2: Access the Funds section of your Account
In the top right hand corner of your screen, tap the My Account icon to open your Account Menu, and then tap on the 'Funds' option.
Once the My Funds page has loaded, tap on the 'ADD FUNDS TO MY ONLINE BALANCE' option within the accordion menu.
Any existing Debit or Credit Cards you have added to your account will be shown here alongside other deposit options including PayPal, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
Step 3: Deposit funds
From an existing Debit or Credit Card
To deposit funds, tap the 'DEPOSIT' button that belongs to the Debit or Credit Card that you would like to use to deposit funds into your online Lotteries account.
Within the pop-up that appears, enter the amount of money that you would like to deposit into your online Lotteries account, plus the 3-digit CVC/CVV number found on the back of the card you have chosen to deposit funds with. Once you have entered your deposit amount and CVV/CVC number, tap the 'DEPOSIT' button. Your deposit must be at least $1.00 to continue.
If successful you will receive a confirmation message at the top of the screen and the deposited funds will be visible in your online account balance.
From a new Debit or Credit Card
If you have not used a Debit or Credit Card to deposit funds previously, or if you would like to use a new Debit or Credit Card, choose the 'DEPOSIT WITH NEW CARD' option.
Within the pop-up that appears enter the details of your Debit or Credit Card including the amount of money you would like to deposit into your online Lotteries account and tap the 'CONTINUE' button.
If successful you will receive a confirmation message at the top of the screen and the deposited funds will be visible in your online account balance. The Debit or Credit Card you added will also be saved to your account for use the next time you deposit funds.
Having troubles adding a new Debit or Credit Card? For help visit our article Why can't I add another Debit or Credit Card to my account?
Depositing funds using a Debit or Credit Card within The Lott app
Step 1: Login to the Lott app for iOS or Android
Open or download the The Lott app on your device.
For help with logging into The Lott app, visit our article How do I log into my account?
Step 2: Access the Funds section of the App
On the Home Screen, tap the Account icon at the bottom of the screen to open your Account Menu, then tap on the 'Funds' option.
Once loaded, tap the 'Deposit Funds' options.
Any existing Debit or Credit Cards you have added to your online Lotteries account will be shown here alongside other deposit options including PayPal, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
Step 3: Deposit Funds
From an existing Debit or Credit Card
To deposit funds, choose the Debit or Credit Card you would like to deposit funds with by swiping the card carousel left or right to your chosen card.
Under 'Deposit amount', enter the amount of money you would like to deposit into your online Lotteries account, plus the 3-digit CVC/CVV number found on the back of the card you have chosen to deposit funds with. Once you have entered your deposit amount and CVV/CVC number, tap the 'DEPOSIT' button. Your deposit must be at least $1.00 to continue.
If successful you will see a green tick and be returned to your Account Menu with the deposited funds now visible in your online account balance.
From a new Debit or Credit Card
If you have not used a Debit or Credit Card to deposit funds previously, or if you would like to use a new Debit or Credit Card, choose the 'ADD CARD & DEPOSIT' option found by swiping to the last option within the card carousel or by selecting the '+' symbol found in the top right hand corner of the screen.
Within the new screen that appears, enter the details of your Debit or Credit Card including the amount of money you would like to deposit into your online Lotteries account and tap the 'CONTINUE' button.
If successful you will see a green ticket and be returned to your Account Menu with the deposited funds now visible in your online account balance. The Debit or Credit Card you added will also be saved to your account for use the next you deposit funds.
Having troubles adding a new Debit or Credit Card? For help visit our article Why can't I add another Debit or Credit Card to my account?