The standard fee for a cheque is $3.30 (including GST) .
In Golden Casket, NSW Lotteries prizes worth less than $6 will be placed on hold until a subsequent prize of the same value is won. If no subsequent prize is won, we'll send you a prize at the 18th month mark with no handling fee appplied. You can continue to claim prizes under $6 in-store for 18 months.
In SA Lotteries, prizes worth less than $6 will be placed on hold until a subsequent prize of the same value is won. In the event that a subsequent prize is not won and automatically paid within 12 months, the prize will be forfeited.
There is an option to have prizes won on tickets purchased in-store to be paid directly into your online The Lott account or your bank account immediately after the draw.
More information on linking your player card to an online account is available here. Once linked, you can manage your account preferences, including prize payments.