Complete Ticket Purchasing Guide

Learn everything you need to know about purchasing competition tickets on LabCash and maximizing your chances of winning amazing prizes.

Before You Start: Credit Requirements

Understanding the Credit System

All ticket purchases use LabCash credits:

• Credit System: Credits are used to purchase competition tickets
• Pre-Purchase Required: You must buy credits before entering competitions
• Instant Availability: Credits available immediately after purchase
• Bonus Credits: Get 5% extra credits on purchases over £200

How to Buy Credits

1. Navigate to Credit Page: Click "Buy Credits" in the main navigation
2. Choose Amount: Select preset packages or enter custom amount
3. Secure Payment: Complete purchase using our Payment Provider's secure checkout
4. Instant Credit: Credits appear in your account immediately

Buy Credits Now to start entering competitions.

Purchasing Competition Tickets

Finding Competitions

Browse Active Competitions:

• Visit the Competitions page to see all active entries
• Filter by prize type (technology, gaming, audio equipment)
• Sort by ending soon, newest, or prize value
• Click any competition to view full details and entry options

Single Ticket Purchases

Buying Individual Tickets:

• One-Click Entry: Click "Enter Competition" button
• Instant Confirmation: Receive immediate entry confirmation
• Equal Chances: Every ticket has identical winning odds
• No Minimum: Enter with just one ticket if you prefer

Multiple Ticket Purchases

Buying Multiple Entries:

• Quantity Slider: Use the slider to select 2-100 tickets quickly
• Bulk Entry: Purchase multiple tickets in single transaction
• Increased Odds: More tickets = better chances of winning
• Same Price: No bulk discounts - fair pricing for everyone

Maximizing Your Winning Strategy

Smart Ticket Purchasing

Recommended Strategies:

• Early Entry: Enter competitions early to secure your spot
• Multiple Entries: Buy several tickets to increase winning odds
• Diversified Approach: Spread entries across multiple competitions
• Budget Management: Set spending limits and stick to them

Understanding Odds

How Odds Work:

• If a competition has 1,000 tickets and you buy 10, you have a 1% chance of winning
• Odds are clearly displayed for each competition
• More tickets = proportionally better chances
• Every participant has mathematically fair odds

Best Times to Enter

Strategic Entry Timing:

• New Competitions: Enter early for maximum ticket availability
• Nearly Complete: High-urgency competitions close to selling out
• Popular Prizes: iPhone and gaming competitions fill up fastest
• Niche Items: Audio and tech accessories often have better odds

Ticket Purchase Process

Step-by-Step Purchase

1. Select Competition: Choose from active competitions list
2. Choose Quantity: Use slider to select number of tickets (1-100)
3. Review Total: Confirm credit cost matches ticket quantity
4. Purchase Tickets: Click "Buy Tickets" to complete entry
5. Confirmation: Receive instant email and account confirmation

After Purchase Confirmation

What Happens Next:

• Tickets immediately assigned to your account
• Entry confirmation email sent with ticket numbers
• Competition progress updated in real-time
• Automatic notification when competition ends and winner is selected

Managing Your Entries

Tracking Your Tickets

View Your Active Entries:

• Check your account dashboard for all active entries
• See ticket numbers for each competition
• Monitor progress of competitions you've entered
• Receive notifications when competitions end

Entry History

Complete Purchase Records:

• Full history of all ticket purchases
• Detailed breakdown by competition
• Credit usage tracking
• Win/loss record for completed competitions

Payment and Security

Secure Transactions

• Payment Provider Integration: Bank-level security for all transactions
• Encrypted Payments: All payment data fully encrypted
• No Stored Cards: Card details never stored on our servers
• Fraud Protection: Advanced fraud detection and prevention

Refund Policy

When Refunds Apply:

• Competition cancelled: Full credit refund issued
• Technical issues: Customer service will resolve and refund if necessary
• Duplicate charges: Automatic refund processing
• Standard purchases: No refunds once competition is active

Ready to start winning? View all active competitions and purchase your first tickets today!