You can choose a number of different ways to deposit funds into your online Lotteries account.
PayPal
PayPal pays instantly into your online Lotteries account. You can either deposit funds using PayPal via the Funds section of your account, or in-line as part of the checkout process.
For more information on how to deposit funds using PayPal, visit our article How do I deposit funds using PayPal?
Important note regarding Mastercard via PayPal
Based on recent changes to Mastercard's policies, PayPal are unable to offer Mastercard as a funding source within the PayPal wallet when depositing funds with Lotteries or Wagering businesses.
When choosing PayPal as a deposit option your PayPal wallet will be connected to your online Lotteries account. It is important to note that only your personal PayPal wallet should be connected to your online Lotteries account.
For further information on connecting your PayPal wallet to your online account, visit or article How do I connect PayPal to my online account?
You can only have a single PayPal wallet connected to your online Lotteries account at any one time. Our policies also limit the number of times you can connect a PayPal account to your online Lotteries account within a specific time period, however this limit can be temporarily increased. If you have exceeded this limit with a valid reason, please Contact Us to explore if this limit can be increased.
Important note regarding Credit Card Cash Advance fees
PayPal enables you to use funds from your bank account in real-time, helping you to avoid Cash Advance fees which may be charged at the discretion of your bank or financial institution when using a Credit Card to deposit funds. It is important to note that your bank may still at their own discretion treat a deposit into your online Lotteries account via PayPal as a Cash Advance depending on if you choose a Credit Card as your preferred funding source within your PayPal wallet.
Credit/Debit Card
Credit and Debit Cards pay instantly into your online Lotteries account. You can either deposit funds using a Credit or Debit Card via the Funds section of your account, or in-line as part of the checkout process. We accept both VISA and Mastercard. Diners and AMEX cards are not accepted.
For more information on how to deposit funds using a Debit or Credit Card, visit our article How do I deposit funds using my Debit or Credit Card?
You can have a maximum of three (3) Debit or Credit Cards assigned to your account. Our policies also limit the number of times you can add a new Debit or Credit Card to your online Lotteries accounts within a specific time period, however this limit can be temporarily increased. If you have exceeded this limit with a valid reason, please Contact Us to explore if this limit can be increased.
Important note regarding Credit Card Cash Advance fees
Some banks may, at their discretion, treat a Credit Card deposit as a cash advance. The Lott has no control or discretion over this so any questions on this issue should be directed to your card issuer. In addition, the following banks may decline gambling transactions via Credit Card: Citibank, Suncorp, Bank of Queensland and Virgin Money.
BPAY
Deposits made using BPAY will typically appear in your online Lotteries account the next working day if made before 4:00pm on a working day, however can take up to three days to appear.
To deposit funds using BPAY you'll need to enter our BPAY Biller Code and your Customer Reference Number within your online banking portal. You can find these details within the Funds section when logged into your online account via The Lott website or app.
Direct Deposit
Direct deposits will typically appear within your online Lotteries account on the next working day, however can take up to three days to appear.
To deposit funds using Direct Deposit, you'll need to enter our Direct Deposit information within your online banking portal. To avoid any delays with processing your Direct Deposit you will also need to include within the Description a Unique Reference Number.
Our Direct Deposit details, including your Unique Reference Number can be found within the Funds section when logged into your online account via The Lott website or app.