LOTTO — National Lottery Bank Charge Explained

LOTTO on your bank statement may relate to National Lottery, which is listed in the Finance category. The National Lottery (operated by Allwyn) sells Lotto, EuroMillions, Set For Life and Instant Win games. Charges can be one-off ticket purchases or recurring amounts if you set up a Direct Debit subscription for regular draws.

What Is the LOTTO Charge?

LOTTO may relate to National Lottery, which is listed in the Finance category.

The National Lottery (operated by Allwyn) sells Lotto, EuroMillions, Set For Life and Instant Win games. Charges can be one-off ticket purchases or recurring amounts if you set up a Direct Debit subscription for regular draws. They usually appear as NATIONAL LOTTERY or THE NATIONAL LOTTERY, so review any unexpected recurring entry.

LOTTO is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a LOTTO Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from National Lottery by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your National Lottery account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact National Lottery directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does National Lottery Use on Bank Statements?

National Lottery may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About LOTTO

What is LOTTO on my bank statement?

LOTTO is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to National Lottery, which is listed in the Finance category. The National Lottery (operated by Allwyn) sells Lotto, EuroMillions, Set For Life and Instant Win games. Charges can be one-off ticket purchases or recurring amounts if you set up a Direct Debit subscription for regular draws. They usually appear as NATIONAL LOTTERY or THE NATIONAL LOTTERY, so review any unexpected recurring entry. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is LOTTO on my bank statement?

LOTTO is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel LOTTO?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your National Lottery account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact National Lottery directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

For more information about National Lottery and all its known transaction codes, visit the National Lottery merchant page.