New to NetCompetitions? Start here
Here’s everything you need in one minute.Everything you need in one minute.
Getting started
Step 1: How entering works
Pick a competition, choose how many tickets, add them to your basket and check out. Your ticket numbers are given the moment you pay. Buy more in one go and the price per ticket drops.
Where to find itCompetitions›any competitionStep 2: Instant wins
Some competitions have instant wins. If one of your numbers matches a winning number, that prize is yours straight away, and your ticket is still in the main draw.
Where to find itMenu›Instant winsStep 3: The draw
Every competition shows when entries close and when it’s drawn. Many are drawn on screen: open the draw page to watch it live, or watch the replay any time.
Where to find itMenu›Draws
Good to know
Free entry by post
You can enter any paid competition free by post, with the same chance per ticket as entering online.
Your tickets, prizes and paymentsTickets, prizes and payments
Everything you’ve entered is in My Tickets. Prizes are in My Prizes, payments in My Transactions.
What happens if you winIf you win
- 1We tell you by email, and it shows in My Prizes.
- 2Open the claim link and confirm your details (and any checks we need).
- 3We send your prize, or pay you for a cash prize.
Claim within the time shown in the email, or the prize goes to a redraw.
Fair draws
Every draw is done by computer, and anyone can check it afterwards with the Verify button.
You’re in control of your spendIn control of your spend
Set your own spend limit, and we’ll stop you going over it. Need time out? Take a break and we’ll pause your account until you’re ready. Credit card spending is capped at £250 a month.
You must be 18 or over and live in the UK to enter. Play responsibly.