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Complete Guide to Unified Invoice Prize Matching 2026: Find out the winning numbers, redemption methods, and prize collection deadlines at once
A complete guide to unified invoice prize matching in 2026, covering the lottery draw time, winning number query method, automatic prize matching on cloud invoices, prize redemption locations and deadlines, with frequently asked questions FAQ.
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Last Updated:2026-05-26
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1. 2026 Unified Invoice Prize Drawing Schedule
The unified invoice is issued every two months and is fixed on the 25th of the odd month. Below is the full 2026 draw schedule.
| Farewell | Invoice month | Lottery day | Prize redemption deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 months | 1-2 months invoice | 2026/3/25 | 2026/6/25 |
| March-April | 3-4 months invoice | 2026/5/25 | 2026/8/25 |
| May-June | Invoice for May-June | 2026/7/25 | 2026/10/25 |
| July-August | July-August invoice | 2026/9/25 | 2026/12/25 |
| September-October | September-October invoice | 2026/11/25 | 2027/2/25 |
| November-December | 11-12 Monthly Invoice | 2027/1/25 | 2027/4/25 |
Tip
- In the afternoon of the lottery day, you can check the winning numbers on the official website of the Ministry of Finance
- It is recommended to set up a calendar reminder on your mobile phone to avoid forgetting the prize.
2. Bonus levels and odds of winning
There are 7 prizes in the unified invoice, ranging from a special prize of 10 million yuan to an additional six prizes of 200 yuan.
| Awards | bonus | Prize winning method | Odds of winning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Award | 10 million | All 8 yards | Very low (1 set of numbers) |
| Special Prize | 2 million | All 8 yards | Very low (1 set of numbers) |
| Jackpot | 200,000 | All 8 yards | Low (3 sets of numbers) |
| Second prize | 40,000 | The last 7 digits are the same | Low |
| third prize | 10,000 | The last 6 digits are the same | middle |
| fourth prize | 4,000 | The last 5 digits are the same | middle |
| fifth prize | 1,000 | The last 4 digits are the same | higher |
| Sixth Prize | 200 | The last 3 digits are the same | Highest |
| Add six more prizes | 200 | The last 3 digits are the same | Highest (additional opening) |
Tip
- When comparing prizes, start the comparison from the last code, which is the most efficient.
- The additional sixth prize usually has 3-5 sets of numbers, which greatly increases the chance of winning small prizes.
3. 5 ways to match prizes: from manual to automatic
Nowadays, there are many ways to match prizes. The most recommended one is to use cloud invoices with vehicles, so you don’t have to do it yourself at all.
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Method 1 - Official Website Of The Ministry Of Finance: Go To Einvoice.Nat.Gov.Tw And Enter The Invoice Number To Query, The Most Traditional But Most Reliable
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Method 2 - Unified Invoice Redemption App: Official App Of The Ministry Of Finance, Scan The Invoice Barcode To Automatically Match The Prize, Supports Ios And Android
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Method 3 - Cloud Invoice Carrier (Most Recommended): Apply For A Mobile Barcode Carrier And Show The Barcode To Save The Invoice When Making Purchases. After The Lottery Is Drawn, The System Will Automatically Match The Prizes, And The Winning Prizes Will Be Transferred Directly To The Designated Account.
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Method 4 - Bank App: Some Bank Apps (Such As Citic And Cathay Pacific) Have Built-In Invoice Matching Function
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Method 5 - Third-Party App: Such As "Invoice Passbook", "Unified Invoice Matching Machine", Etc., Scan The Paper Invoice To Match The Award
flowchart TD
A{Do you have a vehicle? } -->|Yes| B[Automatic prize matching]
B --> C{Win the prize?}
C -->|Yes| D[The bonus will be automatically transferred to the account]
C -->|No| E[Don't do anything]
A -->|None| F[Manual prize matching]
F --> G[scan or enter number]
G --> H{Win?}
H -->|Yes| I [bring the invoice to claim the prize]
H -->|No| J[Try harder next time]
4. Cloud invoice vehicle: once set, permanently automatic
Vehicles are currently the most recommended way to manage invoices. After setting it up once, all invoices will be automatically saved in the cloud, prizes will be automatically matched, and winnings will be remitted automatically, without having to worry about it.
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Step 1 — Apply For A Mobile Phone Barcode: Register On The Ministry Of Finance’S Electronic Invoice Platform (Einvoice.Nat.Gov.Tw) And Obtain A Mobile Phone Barcode (8 Digits Starting With /)
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Step 2 — Set Up A Prize Collection Account: Bind Your Bank Account On The Platform, And The Prize Money Will Be Automatically Transferred When You Win.
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Step 3 — Show The Barcode When Making A Purchase: When Checking Out, Tell The Clerk "Storage Tools" And Show The Barcode On Your Mobile Phone To Scan.
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Step 4 — You Don’T Need To Do Anything: The System Will Automatically Match The Prize After The Lottery Is Drawn, And Automatically Remit The Money If You Win, You Will Only Receive A Notification
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Additional Benefits: Each Issue Of Cloud Invoices Has An Additional 500 Yuan And 1 Million Yuan Exclusive Cloud Invoice Rewards.
Tip
- Set the mobile phone barcode screenshot as mobile phone wallpaper or save it in Apple Wallet/Google Pay to show it faster at checkout
- Home transfer of vehicles: All invoices from Easy Card, All-in-One Card, and credit cards can be returned to the mobile phone barcode for unified management.
5. Won the prize! Where to collect the prize?
The redemption method after winning the prize varies depending on the amount.
| bonus | Prize redemption location | What to bring |
|---|---|---|
| 200-4,000 yuan | Four major supermarkets (7-11, FamilyMart, Lairfu, OK) | Winning invoice |
| 4,000-40,000 yuan | Financial institutions (banks, post offices, credit unions) | Winning invoice + ID card |
| More than 200,000 | Bank of Taiwan branches | Winning invoice + ID card + seal |
| Cloud invoice winning | Automatically import bound accounts | No need to go anywhere |
Important Notes
Winning amounts exceeding 5,000 yuan are subject to a 20% income tax withholding (30% for non-residents of the Republic of China). For example, if you win the jackpot of 200,000, you actually receive 160,000.
6. FAQ
The most common problems encountered in prize matching and redemption.
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Q: Can I Still Redeem The Prize If The Invoice Is Missing? A: If The Paper Invoice Is Lost, It Cannot Be Reissued. But If It Is A Cloud Invoice (The Vehicle Exists), It Will Not Be Affected At All And The System Will Automatically Process It.
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Q: Can Expired Invoices Still Be Redeemed? A: No. The Deadline For Redeeming Prizes Is 3 Months After The Draw. Failure To Do So Will Be Deemed As Giving Up And The Prize Money Will Be Returned To The National Treasury.
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Q: Can Invoices On The Company'S Letterhead Be Matched? A: No. Unified Numbered Invoices (B2B) Do Not Participate In The Award Matching. Only Invoices For Personal Consumption Can Be Used For Award Matching.
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Q: Do I Have To Pay Tax On Winning A Lottery? A: Bonuses Exceeding Rmb 5,000 Are Subject To 20% Income Tax Withholding. Bonuses Of $200 And $1,000 Are Not Tax-Deductible
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Q: Can Foreigners Redeem Prizes? A: Yes, But A Passport And Residence Permit Are Required. The Tax Deduction Rate Is 30%
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Q: Which Vehicle Or Paper Invoice Has A Higher Chance Of Winning? A: Same. But It Has An Exclusive Cloud Invoice Prize (Extra Prize Draw), So The Overall Chance Of Winning Is Higher
7. Tips to increase your chances of winning
While winning the lottery depends on luck, the following methods can slightly improve your chances.
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Consumption Splitting: Within The Legal Scope, One Consumption Is Split Into Multiple Invoices To Increase The Number Of Winning Numbers.
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All Vehicles Are Used: There Are Exclusive Prizes For Cloud Invoices, Which Equals One More Chance Of Winning.
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Collect Invoices That Others Don’T Want: Some People Don’T Care About Invoices, So Collect Them And Compare Them Together.
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Remember To Add Six Prizes: Many People Only Look For Special Prizes And Special Prizes And Forget To Add Six Prizes. Although 200 Yuan Is A Small Amount, It Has The Highest Chance Of Winning.
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Set Automatic Notification: Use The Notification Function Of The App Or Vehicle To Know The Winnings As Soon As Possible And Never Miss The Redemption Deadline
Key Takeaways
- 1 The unified invoice lottery will be drawn every two months, and the lottery day will be the 25th of the odd month.
- 2 Cloud invoices can be matched with vehicles to automatically match prizes, and winning prizes are directly transferred to the account, which is the most convenient
- 3 Special prize of RMB 10 million, special prize of RMB 2 million, first prize of RMB 200,000, and an additional six prizes of RMB 200.
- 4 The redemption period for winning invoices is within 3 months after the draw, and no reissue will be issued after the deadline.
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