Unclaimed £120,000 Set For Life prize in Croydon expires 29 September
A ticket bought in Croydon matched all five main numbers in the 2 April draw but remains unclaimed
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A winning Set For Life lottery ticket purchased in Croydon remains unclaimed, with just over two weeks left before the prize expires. The ticket matched all five main numbers in the 2 April draw, entitling the holder to £10,000 per month for 12 months, a total of £120,000.
The deadline to claim the prize is 29 September. If no one comes forward by then, the money, including any interest earned, will be allocated to National Lottery-funded projects across the UK. Players have 180 days from the draw date to claim their winnings, as reported by Your Local Guardian.
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How to check and claim the prize
The winning numbers were 2, 3, 8, 27, and 39. Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, advises anyone who bought a Set For Life ticket in Croydon on 2 April to check their numbers immediately. Tickets can be verified using the National Lottery app, online, or by scanning retail tickets through the app.
Those who believe they may have won but no longer have their ticket can still make a claim in writing to Allwyn. However, claims for lost, stolen, or damaged tickets must be submitted within 30 days of the draw, as stated in reports by This Is Local London.
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We’re keen to track down our mystery ticketholder and unite them with their incredible prize. This is life-changing money which could make such a difference to somebody’s life.
Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn
Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at Allwyn, encouraged potential winners to reflect on their activities on 2 April. He said, as reported by Your Local Guardian, that the prize could belong to someone who lives in Croydon or was visiting the area at the time.
What happens if the prize is not claimed
Since its launch in 1994, the National Lottery has raised over £53 billion for good causes, funding projects in communities, arts, sports, and charities across the UK. Each week, players contribute approximately £33 million to these initiatives.
If the Croydon winner does not claim the prize, the £120,000 will be added to this fund. The money could support one of the thousands of projects backed by National Lottery funding, as outlined in reports by This Is Local London.
How to contact the National Lottery
Anyone with questions or who believes they hold the winning ticket should contact the National Lottery Line on 0333 234 5050 or email help@national-lottery.co.uk. Further details are available on the National Lottery website.
Questions this report answers
+What are the winning numbers for the unclaimed Croydon prize?
The winning Set For Life numbers were 2, 3, 8, 27, and 39. The ticket was purchased in Croydon for the 2 April draw. Anyone who bought a ticket in the area should check their numbers immediately.
+How much is the unclaimed prize worth?
The prize is worth £10,000 per month for 12 months, totalling £120,000. The holder must claim it by 29 September, or the money will fund National Lottery projects across the UK.
+What happens if the prize is not claimed by 29 September?
If the prize is not claimed by 29 September, the £120,000, including any interest, will be used to support National Lottery-funded projects. These include community schemes, arts, sports, and charities across the UK.
+How can I check if I have the winning ticket?
You can check your ticket using the National Lottery app, online, or by scanning retail tickets through the app. If you no longer have the ticket, you can still claim in writing to Allwyn within 30 days of the draw.
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