The Gambling Commission bans the use of credit cards

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The majority of Hospice Lottery players chose to pay for their subscriptions by Direct Debit, with a small number of people opting to pay by credit card.

As of 14th April 2020, new Gambling Commission regulations have banned the use of credit cards for certain lottery products.

Therefore with immediate effect you will not be able to make any purchases with The Hospice Lottery using a credit card.

Please note this does not affect anyone who wants to pay by debit card, this form of payment as well as Direct Debit remain acceptable.

To find out more about the Gambling Commission changes visit https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news-action-and-statistics/news/2020/Gambling-on-credit-cards-to-be-banned-from-April-2020.aspx