Redeeming turns Sweeps Coins you have won into a prize, usually a bank transfer or a gift card. Only Sweeps Coins can be redeemed, and only after they have been played through and your identity has been checked. Gold Coins have no cash value and can never be redeemed.
At most brands one redeemable Sweeps Coin is worth $1 in prize value, so 100 SC redeems for $100. Each brand's official sweepstakes rules set the rate, the minimums and the methods, so read them before you play, not after you win.
Step by step
- Check the playthrough. Most brands require Sweeps Coins to be played through at least once (1x) before they count as redeemable. Your balance usually shows the redeemable amount separately from the total.
- Reach the minimum. Minimums vary by brand and by method. Cash minimums of 50 to 100 SC are common, and gift card minimums are often lower.
- Verify your identity. Expect to upload a government photo ID and proof of address, such as a utility bill or bank statement. Many brands also ask for a selfie or your Social Security number.
- Choose a method. Bank transfer (ACH) and gift cards are the most common. The name on the bank account has to match the name on your sweepstakes account.
- Submit and wait. The brand reviews the request against its rules, then sends the prize. Keep the confirmation email until it arrives.
What slows a redemption down
The first redemption is always the slowest, because the identity check comes first. After that, gift cards often arrive within a day or two and bank transfers take longer. Most delays come down to one of these:
| Cause | How to avoid it |
|---|---|
| Documents that don't match your account | Register with your legal name and current home address |
| Coins not yet played through | Check the redeemable balance, not the total balance |
| A bank account in someone else's name | Redeem to an account in your own name |
| Requests made late in the week | Processing usually runs on business days, so weekends and holidays add time |
| Play from a state the brand excludes | Sweepstakes rules are void where prohibited, so that play can be canceled, prizes included |
Taxes
Prizes from sweepstakes are generally taxable income in the US. That's one reason brands ask for a Social Security number, and a brand may send you a tax form once your prizes for the year pass the IRS reporting threshold. Keep a record of what you buy and what you redeem, and ask a tax professional how the rules apply to you.
Red flags
- Minimums or rules that change after you have played.
- Redemption requests canceled without a reason.
- The same documents requested again and again.
- No processing times anywhere in the rules or help center.
Redemptions carry the most weight in our reviews, and every review records how long our own test redemption took.
FAQs
How much is one Sweeps Coin worth?
At most sweepstakes casinos, one redeemable Sweeps Coin is worth $1 in prize value, so 100 SC redeems for $100. The exact rate, the minimum and the payout methods are set in each brand's sweepstakes rules, so check them before you play.
Why can't I redeem all my Sweeps Coins?
Usually because some haven't been played through yet. Most brands require Sweeps Coins to be played at least once before they become redeemable, and they show the redeemable amount separately from your total balance. Coins from purchase bonuses, daily logins and mail-in requests are all treated this way.
Can I redeem Gold Coins for prizes?
No. Gold Coins are for fun play only and have no cash value, so they can't be redeemed. Only Sweeps Coins, which you receive free or as a bonus with a Gold Coin purchase, can be redeemed once you meet the brand's playthrough, minimum and verification rules.