Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has officially announced the winning numbers for the January-February uniform invoice lottery. The biggest jackpot of NT$10 million (approximately US$302,441) will go to the lucky holder of the invoice number 95980685. Additionally, several other prize tiers, including a NT$2 million grand prize and first-prize awards, have been drawn, giving millions of citizens a chance to win cash prizes.
This bi-monthly lottery system, aimed at encouraging the use of official invoices to combat tax evasion, continues to be a highly anticipated event for both businesses and consumers in Taiwan. With numerous prize categories and a special segment dedicated to cloud-based invoices, the system promotes electronic invoicing and digital receipts, enhancing transparency and convenience.
Full List of Winning Numbers and Prize Breakdown
Main Prizes:
- NT$10 million (Special Prize): 95980685
- NT$2 million (Grand Prize): 37166026
- NT$200,000 (First Prize):
- 78394633
- 26503878
- 39200954
Additional Prizes Based on Partial Matching:
- NT$40,000: Match the last 7 digits of any first-prize number.
- NT$10,000: Match the last 6 digits of any first-prize number.
- NT$4,000: Match the last 5 digits of any first-prize number.
- NT$1,000: Match the last 4 digits of any first-prize number.
- NT$200: Match the last 3 digits of any first-prize number.
Exclusive Cloud-Based Invoice Prizes:
To further promote e-invoicing, additional prizes were drawn specifically for cloud-based invoices:
- NT$1 million: 30 winners.
- NT$2,000: 16,000 winners.
- NT$800: 100,000 winners.
- NT$500: 2.45 million winners.
Where and How to Claim Your Prize?
The prize redemption period runs from April 6 to July 7, 2024. Winners can claim their cash rewards through the following channels:
- Prizes up to NT$1,000: Can be redeemed at PX Mart, Simple Mart, 7-Eleven, Family Mart, OK Mart, and Hi-Life convenience stores.
- Prizes up to NT$40,000: Can be collected at First Commercial Bank, Chang Hwa Bank, Agricultural Bank of Taiwan, and credit cooperatives across the country.
- Larger prizes (NT$200,000 and above): Must be claimed at designated MOF offices with proper identification.
Understanding Taiwan’s Uniform Invoice Lottery System
Taiwan’s government introduced the uniform invoice lottery in 1951 as an innovative way to prevent tax evasion. By incentivizing consumers to request receipts, the policy ensures businesses properly report their sales and pay taxes. Each officially issued invoice carries a unique serial number, which is automatically entered into the lottery system.
In recent years, Taiwan has emphasized cloud-based invoices, encouraging digital transactions that reduce paper waste and improve efficiency. This shift is reflected in the additional incentives offered exclusively for cloud invoice users.
FAQs
What is Taiwan’s uniform invoice lottery?
The uniform invoice lottery is a bi-monthly lottery system designed to encourage consumers to request official receipts when making purchases. These receipts contain unique serial numbers, which can win cash prizes.
How can I check if I won the lottery?
You can check the winning numbers on the MOF’s official website, at convenience stores, or via banking apps that support invoice scanning.
What are cloud-based invoices?
Cloud-based invoices are digital receipts that are stored electronically, eliminating the need for paper copies. The government encourages their use by offering special prize draws.
How do I ensure my receipts are entered into the draw?
As long as your receipt has a valid uniform invoice number, it is automatically eligible. If you use cloud-based invoices, they are recorded digitally.
What should I do if I lose my physical receipt?
If you use cloud invoices, your receipts are stored digitally. For paper invoices, lost receipts cannot be claimed.
