LottoStar payouts run once a day: withdrawal requests are processed at 07h00 on weekdays, never on weekends or public holidays, and anything requested after 07h00 waits for the next weekday. The smallest withdrawal is R100 by EFT. Cash-send methods start at R200 and Instant Money at R500. Deposits start at just R10 and most methods credit instantly. These figures come from clause 17 of LottoStar’s terms and the FAQ, both read on 10 November 2026.
LottoStar withdrawal methods and limits
Only Play Credits can be withdrawn: real-money deposits and winnings that have cleared any bonus playthrough.
| Method | Minimum | Daily limit | Arrives |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFT (to your own bank account) | R100 | Not stated | Up to 48 h after processing |
| ABSA CashSend | R200 | R3,000 | PIN sent on processing day |
| FNB eWallet | R200 | R3,000 | PIN sent on processing day |
| Nedbank Send-iMali | R200 | R4,000 | PIN sent on processing day; unclaimed after 48 h is reversed |
| Instant Money (Standard Bank) | R500 | R5,000 | PIN sent on processing day |
| Foreign bank account | R5,000 | Not stated | Not stated |
The four cash-send methods share a ceiling of R25,000 per 30 days. For bigger wins, use EFT; withdrawals of R25,000 or more may require certified original FICA documents.
Only one withdrawal can be pending at a time. To change the amount or method, cancel the open request first; the money returns to your balance.
How long LottoStar payouts really take
The 07h00 batch decides everything. Two examples:
- Request at 22h00 on Tuesday → processed 07h00 Wednesday → cash-send PIN the same day.
- Request at 08h15 on Friday → processed 07h00 Monday, or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday.
LottoStar’s FAQ says winnings are paid from an FNB account, so an EFT to Capitec, ABSA, Standard Bank or Nedbank may take up to 48 hours after processing. Searches for “lottostar withdrawal to capitec” have one answer: choose EFT, enter your Capitec account in your own name and allow those two days.
Three conditions before the first withdrawal
- FICA documents approved: ID, proof of address and bank proof, each under 3 months old (see registration).
- Deposit played through once: clause 17.1.7. Withdraw a deposit you never bet and LottoStar may cancel the request or charge the deposit processing fee.
- Biometric verification: required for the first withdrawal (clause 17.17).
Bonus money adds its own playthrough on top; the bonus page explains it.
LottoStar deposit methods
After you log in, the Deposit tab sits top right on desktop and in the burger menu on a phone. The payment options page lists:
| Group | Methods | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Card | Visa / Mastercard via Walletdoc, Stitch, PayGate; Apple Pay; Samsung Pay | Credit cards may carry a 5% admin fee (cl. 17.10) |
| Instant EFT | Walletdoc, Stitch, SiD | Real time per the operator |
| Bank app | FNB Direct TopUp | Immediate app transfer |
| Bank transfer | Standard Bank, FNB, ABSA, Nedbank as public recipient | Use your ID or cell number as reference |
| Wallets and pay points | SnapScan, PayFast, Pay@ | |
| Crypto | Luno Pay, VALR Pay | R100 to R40,000; full FICA first |
| Vouchers | LottoStar Voucher, Capitec Flexi Voucher, 1Voucher, Blu Voucher, OTT, 4ALL, Easyload, Kazang | Full value must be played through before withdrawing winnings |
If a deposit does not show, LottoStar asks for the amount, bank and reference number via LiveChat, 086 026 7777 or support@lottostar.co.za.
Paying cash: where to buy vouchers
Vouchers are how many players without a card fund an account. The FAQ lists where each one is sold:
- LottoStar Voucher: FNB, Kazang, Pick n Pay, Nedbank’s Money app, online banking and Avo, Discovery Bank, Blu outlets.
- 1Voucher: FLASH traders, PEP, Ackermans, Shoprite, Checkers, OK, Usave, House & Home, Dealz.
- Blu Voucher: Fresh Stop, Sasol, Total, Shell, Caltex, Clicks, Boxer, Spar and other Blu outlets.
- OTT: Boxer, Builders Warehouse, Makro, Game, Kazang and others.
A LottoStar Voucher must be redeemed within 3 years of purchase. Keep the PIN private; LottoStar does not replace lost or stolen codes.
Use it or lose it: dormant balances
Two clauses can wipe a balance that sits idle. Under clause 18, once 180 days pass without a deposit, a withdrawal or a bet, the account counts as dormant and its funds “cease to be valid”. Separately, winnings sitting as Play Credits must be withdrawn or bet within 90 days or they may be forfeited. If you are taking a break, withdraw first.