Fast Pay

Your lottery tickets faster

There's another way to buy your draw-based game tickets in-store. Now you can store your lucky numbers on a handy wallet-sized card - there's no need to fill in a play slip each week. You'll be able to use your National Lottery Fast Pay card, or ask for a Lucky Dip®, at any National Lottery outlet, as well as at checkouts in Tesco stores#. Remember you can pick up your National Lottery Fast Pay card at any National Lottery retailer.

#Selected stores only

Frequently asked questions

What is a National Lottery Fast Pay card?

A National Lottery Fast Pay card stores your lucky numbers or draw preferences and is the quick and easy way to purchase your lottery ticket.

You can use your National Lottery Fast Pay card at any outlet that sells National Lottery draw-based games and at Tesco checkouts. It works the same way as a play slip and therefore is not a ticket or a proof of purchase.

How can I obtain a National Lottery Fast Pay card?

Complete a play slip in the usual way, hand it to your retailer and ask for a National Lottery Fast Pay card. Alternatively simply ask for a Fast Pay card and provide details of the games and days you wish to play, and the numbers you would like to play (whether they're your own regular numbers or Lucky Dip.) You can obtain a National Lottery Fast Pay card from any National Lottery retailer.

Where can I use my Fast Pay card?

Once you have your National Lottery Fast Pay card you will be able to use it to play your favourite games at any outlet that sells National Lottery draw-based games and at Tesco checkouts. If you are using your Fast Pay card at a checkout just give your National Lottery Fast Pay card to the cashier and your tickets will be charged with the rest of your shopping bill. You must take particular care to ensure that any ticket issued by a checkout is protected from excessive heat, direct sunlight and contact with any grease, oils or plastic. If you're feeling lucky and don't have a National Lottery Fast Pay card, just ask the cashier for a Lucky Dip when you're at the checkout. The cost of your Lucky Dip tickets will be added to your bill and you'll get your tickets with your receipt.

How do I check that my National Lottery Fast Pay card is valid?

When you receive your National Lottery Fast Pay card, you are responsible for checking that the game, selection day and number of weeks you wish to play on your National Lottery Fast Pay card match your choices, and that the barcode and barcode number are clearly visible.