Priya Shah: the first 48 hours after my name was announced

Seeing your name as a winner is thrilling and slightly terrifying. I wrote down everything that happened in the first 48 hours so other players know what to expect.

Hour zero: live draw confirms ticket. Hour two: email and text from Clear Competitions with a clear checklist — ID, address, preferred contact time.

Hour six: short verification call. They never asked for card details or upfront “release” payments. That was my green flag.

Day two: bank transfer initiated for a cash prize. I received confirmation numbers and a direct support contact if anything stalled.

By the end of day two the money was available. The process was faster than renewing my passport and far less stressful than I imagined.

If you win, stay on official channels, respond promptly, and keep your documents handy. The team is set up for this — you are not bothering anyone by asking sensible questions.