There are several ways to cancel your participation. The Postcode Loterij prefers that you call them at 088 – 020 1050. This is the fastest route to cancel. However, keep in mind that you will speak to a representative who is trained to persuade you to stay. If you can withstand the sales pitch, calling is a good option.

An alternative pointed out by the lottery is to write a cancellation letter to: Nationale Postcode Loterij, Attn: Ledenservice, Beethovenstraat 200, 1077 JZ Amsterdam. Please note that processing via this route can take some time; by law, it must be processed within 30 days.

Finally, you can cancel online via a web form on their website, but you will need a Postcode Loterij account for this. If you don't have one yet, creating it might take extra time.

Want it handled quickly without a phone call? Use our cancellation service. We deliver your cancellation electronically and via registered mail to the Postcode Loterij within 5 minutes. Usually, you will receive confirmation within a few days.

You can reach the Postcode Loterij at 088 – 020 1050. Their staff is available on workdays between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM, and on Saturdays between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

A standard ticket costs €16, and there are 14 draws per year. This adds up to €224 per year. If you play with 'Plus' and/or 'Premium', an additional €2.50 (Plus) or €5.00 (Premium) is added per draw. This can increase your yearly costs by an extra €35 to €70.

As you can see, there is quite a lot to save on an annual basis. If you play with multiple tickets, you can also choose to cancel just a portion of them and start saving immediately!

The answer depends on the type of prize you are hoping for. The Postcode Loterij states that the chance of winning any prize can be as high as 25%. However, this includes many small prizes that participants often don't consider a real 'win'.

The chance of winning a major jackpot is, of course, extremely small. The lottery uses clever marketing, such as sponsoring TV channels to show winners on screen. This makes people feel like "it could happen to them too." In the past, they even interviewed people who had recently canceled their tickets, asking them if they regretted it after their neighbors won. This is a tactic to create a 'fear of missing out' (FOMO).

The notice period depends on the method used. If you cancel by phone, it takes effect immediately. For written cancellations, the maximum processing time is 1 month. Canceling via Opzeggen.nl usually results in processing within a few days.

Please note: You might still participate in one final draw after canceling. If the direct debit (incasso) process for the next draw has already been initiated by the lottery, you will still play that month.

The address for written correspondence is:
Nationale Postcode Loterij
Attn: Ledenadministratie
Beethovenstraat 200
1077 JZ Amsterdam

Note: This is not a visiting address.

To stop participation after a loved one has passed away, it is best to call 088 – 020 1050 directly. Make sure you have the bank account number (IBAN) or the ticket number of the deceased person at hand.

Written cancellation is also possible by sending a letter mentioning the bank account number. When using Opzeggen.nl, it is not strictly necessary to mention the passing; as long as all requested details are filled in correctly, the cancellation will be processed. Alternatively, you can instruct the bank to stop the direct debits. Once the lottery is unable to collect the funds, the participation will eventually stop automatically.