The Taiwan Uniform Invoice Lottery holds prize drawings on the 25th of every odd-numbered month, drawing winning numbers for the preceding two-month period; the prize collection period lasts for 3 months starting from the 6th day of the month following the draw date (for instance, the May–June period is drawn on July 25, with winnings claimable until November 5). Unclaimed prizes beyond the statutory deadline are forfeited; active winning periods and precise expiration dates remain subject to announcements on the Ministry of Finance eTax Portal.
Notice: Prizes for Third Prize and above incur a 20% income tax withholding by disbursement institutions; Fifth Prize and Cloud Invoice Exclusive Prizes of NT$500 and above incur a 0.4% stamp duty, which is completely waived if prize redemption accounts are pre-configured via the E-Invoice Integrated Service Platform or official Lottery Redemption App. Winning numbers and claiming periods follow the "Winning Numbers" page of the Ministry of Finance eTax Portal; never click unsolicited links or download images from lottery phishing text messages.
Draw Dates and Prize Collection Deadlines
Under Article 3 of the Uniform Invoice Award Regulations, winning numbers are drawn on the 25th of every odd-numbered month for the preceding period; Article 8 dictates winners must claim prizes within 3 months starting from the 6th day of the month following the draw date. The six bimonthly cycles across the calendar year are:
| Invoice Period | Draw Date | Redemption Period |
|---|
| January–February | March 25 | April 6 to July 5 |
| March–April | May 25 | June 6 to September 5 |
| May–June | July 25 | August 6 to November 5 |
| July–August | September 25 | October 6 to January 5 next year |
| September–October | November 25 | December 6 to March 5 next year |
| November–December | January 25 next year | February 6 to May 5 |
Official announcement alignment: the Ministry of Finance gazetted the Year 115 July–August period redemption window as October 6, Year 115 to January 5, Year 116. Unclaimed prizes past the deadline are forfeited under Article 11. Financial Information Service Co. (FISC) clarifies that the official Lottery Redemption App operates 24-hour redemptions starting at 0:00 (零時) on the 6th of the month following the draw for 3 months, rolling to the next business day if deadlines land on holidays.
Prize Amounts, Matching Rules & Redemption Outlets
| Prize Tier | Winning Number Match | Prize Money | Physical Redemption Outlets |
|---|
| Special Prize | All 8 digits match the Special Prize number | NT$10,000,000 (1,000 萬元) | First Commercial Bank, Chang Hwa Bank, Agricultural Bank of Taiwan, Kinmen Credit Cooperative, Lienchiang County Farmers' Association Credit Dept |
| Grand Prize | All 8 digits match the Grand Prize number | NT$2,000,000 (200 萬元) | Same as above |
| First Prize | All 8 digits match the First Prize number | NT$200,000 (20 萬元) | Same as above |
| Second Prize | Last 7 digits match First Prize | NT$40,000 (4 萬元) | Banks listed above, credit cooperatives, and credit departments of farmers' and fishermen's associations |
| Third Prize | Last 6 digits match First Prize | NT$10,000 (1 萬元) | Same as above |
| Fourth Prize | Last 5 digits match First Prize | NT$4,000 | Same as above |
| Fifth Prize | Last 4 digits match First Prize | NT$1,000 | Outlets above, or 統一超商, 全家, 萊爾富, OK, 全聯福利中心, 美廉社 |
| Sixth Prize | Last 3 digits match First Prize | NT$200 | Same as Fifth Prize |
Redemption locations summarize FISC "Lottery Redemption Services" pages (published July 12, Year 111 / 2022). Convenience stores and supermarkets cash out winnings between 9:00 AM and closing (no later than 23:00) into cash, goods, or stored value; at other times, only merchandise or stored value is allowed.
Tax withholding follows official Ministry of Finance regulations (Year 115 July–August period): Third Prize of NT$10,000 and above incurs 20% income tax withholding (e.g. NT$2,000 deducted on Third Prize); Fourth Prize of NT$4,000 incurs no income tax; Fifth Prize and above incurs 0.4% stamp duty, waived when redeeming via pre-set bank accounts.
Cloud Invoices: Exclusive Prizes, Notifications & Direct Deposits
Invoices stored digitally on mobile barcodes, EasyCard, icash, or merchant cards, or donated via charity codes, are cloud e-invoices. Under Article 3-1 of the Regulations, cloud invoices feature dedicated exclusive prizes:
| Cloud Exclusive Prize | Prize Amount | Statutory Winning Sets Range |
|---|
| Million Dollar Prize | NT$1,000,000 (100 萬元) | 1 to 1,000 sets |
| Two Thousand Dollar Prize | NT$2,000 | 1,000 to 10 萬 (100,000) sets |
| Eight Hundred Dollar Prize | NT$800 | 10 萬 to 500 萬 sets |
| Five Hundred Dollar Prize | NT$500 | 10 萬 to 500 萬 sets |
Cloud exclusive prizes require both 2-letter alphabetical tracks and 8 numerical digits to match identically. The Ministry of Finance cautions that printing paper proofs of cloud invoices prior to drawings forfeits eligibility for cloud-exclusive prizes.
Winning notifications: Mobile barcodes receive email notices from the E-Invoice Integrated Service Platform or check via kiosks; EasyCard and icash check at convenience store kiosks; member cards receive merchant notices; consolidated carriers receive automatic platform email notifications.
Prize collection: Users setting up automated wire transfer accounts on the E-Invoice Integrated Service Platform receive funds automatically deposited on the 6th of the month following the draw; users without auto-transfer print winning proofs at store kiosks or claim via the Lottery Redemption App bound to domestic bank accounts.
Required Identification and Ineligible Invoices
In-person redemption requires presenting a National ID card (or passport, ARC, or entry/exit permits for foreign residents) alongside winning physical receipt slips or paper e-invoice proofs. Under Article 11, ineligible circumstances include:
- Invoices showing buyer business tax IDs (統編) issued to government agencies, state enterprises, schools, military units, or businesses.
- Invoices without transaction amounts, or showing zero or negative amounts.
- Torn, incomplete, or illegible receipts (unless merchant confirms matching stub copies).
- Invoices marked void, zero tax rate, daily aggregated, or amended stubs.
- Invoices presented after redemption deadlines.
If a single invoice matches multiple prizes, only 1 prize amount can be claimed under Article 6. In-app photo redemptions for paper proofs are limited to Fifth Prize, Sixth Prize, and cloud hundred-dollar prizes (NT$800 and NT$500); redeemed invoices cannot be duplicated or donated.
Never click links requesting bank account credentials or fees; verify winning numbers on official ministry sites and consult Emergency Call Numbers (110, 119, 112, 113, 165). For tax deductions on housing, see How to File Rent Expense Deductions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I claim prizes if an invoice has a company tax ID (統編)?
No. Article 11, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 9 specifies invoices issued with business entity tax IDs are disqualified from lottery awards.
Can I claim both prizes if a cloud invoice wins a standard prize and a cloud exclusive prize?
No. You can only claim 1 prize per invoice under Article 6, Paragraph 2 and Ministry of Finance instructions.
Are taxes deducted when claiming a NT$1,000 Fifth Prize at a convenience store?
No income tax is withheld, but a 0.4% stamp duty applies unless redeemed through pre-configured electronic payout accounts.
When does automated cloud invoice wire transfer arrive in my bank account?
Winnings are deposited automatically starting on the 6th day of the month following the draw date (e.g. October 6 for July–August period).
Last updated: 2026-10-31
This article is compiled from public information by SOSfix editors for general guidance; consult the Ministry of Finance (E-Invoice hotline 0800-521-988) or FISC customer service at 4128282 (mobile dial 02-4128282).
Sources and References
- Ministry of Finance eTax Portal: Uniform Invoice Winning Numbers Sheet (Year 115 July–August, updated 115-10-05, verified 2026-10-31): Prize rules and amounts, Year 115 July–August redemption period 115/10/6–116/1/5, required ID, 20% tax on Third Prize, 0.4% stamp duty, single prize rule, FISC contacts.
- Ministry of Finance eTax Portal: Cloud Invoice Exclusive Winning Numbers (Updated 115-10-05, verified 2026-10-31): Definition of cloud invoices, paper printing disqualification, notification methods, automated deposit on the 6th, 0800-521-988.
- Laws and Regulations Database: Uniform Invoice Award Regulations (Amended July 21, Year 111 / 2022, verified 2026-11-01): Article 3 draw dates, Article 3-1 cloud prizes, Article 6 single prize rule, Article 8 3-month window and auto wire, Article 9 docs, Article 11 exclusions.
- Financial Information Service Co.: Uniform Invoice Redemption Services (Published 111-07-12, verified 2026-10-31): Physical redemption locations, store payout hours, app scope and 24-hour service, photo limits.
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