What Does the Refund Number Mean in the Spanish National Lottery?
Quick answer: The refund (reintegro) in the Spanish National Lottery returns the price of your ticket when its last digit matches the draw’s refund number. It goes to 1 in every 10 numbers, making it the most common prize. It is not an extra gain: you get back what you paid (for example, €20 in the Christmas Lottery).
Updated 25 September 2026 · By the Serviloto team, Lottery Office no. 40 in Málaga (Spain).
| Draw | Price of a tenth | Refund |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday National Lottery | €3 | €3 |
| Saturday National Lottery (ordinary) | €6 | €6 |
| Christmas Lottery | €20 | €20 |
| El Niño draw | €20 | €20 |
The refund number is one of the most common prize categories in the Spanish National Lottery.
What is the refund number?
If the last digit of your ticket matches the official refund number drawn, you recover the amount paid for your ticket.
How much do you win?
A refund prize returns the purchase price of the ticket. It is not an additional cash prize but a reimbursement of the amount spent.
Can a ticket win both a prize and a refund?
Yes. Depending on the draw rules, a ticket may qualify for another prize while also matching the refund number.
Tips
- Keep your ticket until you have checked all prize categories.
- Verify results using official sources.
- Never throw away a ticket before confirming it has no prize.
Conclusion
The refund number is an important part of the Spanish National Lottery and offers players the chance to recover the cost of their ticket when the last digit matches the official draw.https://www.serviloto.es/blog/que-significa-el-reintegro-en-la-loteria-nacional.htm
Frequently asked questions
What is the reintegro in the Spanish lottery?
It is a prize that refunds the amount played. In the Lotería Nacional it goes to tickets whose last digit matches the draw’s refund number.
How much is the Christmas Lottery refund?
€20 per tenth, the same price you paid. In the Christmas Lottery, the refund goes to the last digit of El Gordo.
What are the odds of winning the refund?
1 in 10 for each refund number, since there are 10 possible final digits (0 to 9).
Can I win the refund and another prize at the same time?
Yes. The same ticket can win, for example, an approximation or pedrea prize plus the refund, and you collect both.
How long do I have to claim a refund?
The same as any other prize: 3 months from the day after the draw.
