PPL — Postcode Lottery Bank Charge Explained

PPL on your bank statement may relate to Postcode Lottery, which is listed in the Finance category. The People's Postcode Lottery is a subscription lottery with draws based on your postcode, with proceeds supporting charities. A recurring charge is your monthly subscription, taken by Direct Debit for each entry you hold.

What Is the PPL Charge?

PPL may relate to Postcode Lottery, which is listed in the Finance category.

The People's Postcode Lottery is a subscription lottery with draws based on your postcode, with proceeds supporting charities. A recurring charge is your monthly subscription, taken by Direct Debit for each entry you hold. It typically appears as POSTCODE LOTTERY on your statement.

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

How Do I Cancel a PPL Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from Postcode 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 Postcode 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 Postcode 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 Postcode Lottery Use on Bank Statements?

Postcode Lottery may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About PPL

What is PPL on my bank statement?

PPL is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to Postcode Lottery, which is listed in the Finance category. The People's Postcode Lottery is a subscription lottery with draws based on your postcode, with proceeds supporting charities. A recurring charge is your monthly subscription, taken by Direct Debit for each entry you hold. It typically appears as POSTCODE LOTTERY on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is PPL on my bank statement?

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

How do I cancel PPL?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your Postcode 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 Postcode 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 Postcode Lottery and all its known transaction codes, visit the Postcode Lottery merchant page.