UK Thunderball Payout Chart: What Your Numbers Win
Every UK Thunderball prize tier. Rather not read a table? Scan your ticket and WonYet figures out your prize for you.
Prize amounts reviewed 2026-06-18.
| Match | Prize |
|---|---|
| 5 numbers + Thunderball | £500,000 |
| 5 numbers | £5,000 |
| 4 numbers + Thunderball | £250 |
| 4 numbers | £100 |
| 3 numbers + Thunderball | £20 |
| 3 numbers | £10 |
| 2 numbers + Thunderball | £10 |
| 1 number + Thunderball | £5 |
| Thunderball only | £3 |
How UK Thunderball prizes work
UK Thunderball pays fixed prizes — each matching tier pays the exact amount shown in the table, no matter how many other people win. For example, matching Thunderball only pays £3.
How many numbers do you need to win UK Thunderball?
The smallest UK Thunderball prize is for matching Thunderball only, which wins £3. On UK Thunderball, 2 numbers + the Thunderball wins £10; 2 numbers without the Thunderball does not win.
Quick answers
What do 3 numbers pay on UK Thunderball?
Matching 3 numbers (without the Thunderball) pays £10 on UK Thunderball.
Does the UK Thunderball multiplier apply to the jackpot?
UK Thunderball has no multiplier; prizes are as listed in the payout chart.
Do I have to match the numbers in order?
No. UK Thunderball prizes depend only on how many of your numbers appear among the winning numbers, in any order.
How do I check what my ticket actually won?
Scan it with WonYet — the app reads your numbers, applies this exact prize table, and tells you the amount. It checks your numbers against the official results.
What days is UK Thunderball drawn?
UK Thunderball is drawn on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Exact draw and sales cut-off times for your timezone are on the drawing schedule.
How long do I have to claim a UK Thunderball prize?
Winning UK Thunderball tickets must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date printed on the ticket. See how to claim lottery winnings.
Do you win anything with 2 numbers on UK Thunderball?
On UK Thunderball, 2 numbers + the Thunderball wins £10; 2 numbers without the Thunderball does not win.
What is the smallest UK Thunderball prize?
The smallest UK Thunderball prize is for matching Thunderball only, which wins £3.
Do you win if you only match the Thunderball on UK Thunderball?
Yes — match just the Thunderball on UK Thunderball and you win £3.
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