How-to 1 October 2026

How to Load a Voucher on Hollywoodbets or Betway (1Voucher, OTT)

By the Mzansi Betting Sites team · independent reviews of licensed SA bookmakers

To put a voucher on Hollywoodbets or Betway, buy a 1Voucher, OTT or other accepted voucher, log in, open the deposit or top-up section, choose the voucher type printed on your slip and type in the PIN. The money reflects in your balance almost instantly. Vouchers are deposit-only, so winnings are paid to your bank account.

Below: which vouchers each bookmaker takes, where to buy them, the loading steps, what to do if a PIN fails, and the honest answer on buying a "Betway voucher" with airtime.

Which vouchers do Hollywoodbets and Betway accept?

There is no single "Hollywoodbets voucher" or "Betway voucher" in the sense of a gift card. When people say that, they almost always mean a general cash voucher such as 1Voucher or OTT that the bookmaker accepts as a deposit method. These are the vouchers we found in each cashier:

Hollywoodbets also shows its own HollyTopUp option alongside the other providers in its top-up menu. Payment lists change from time to time, so glance at the cashier before you buy a voucher you have not used there before.

The voucher types explained

1Voucher

1Voucher is the most widely accepted voucher at South African bookmakers. You buy it at a supermarket till or through some banking apps, pick the amount, and get a slip or SMS with a PIN. Any unused balance can often be kept on a new voucher. There is no such thing as a free 1Voucher code; a PIN is cash, and "free codes" online are either used up or a scam.

OTT Voucher

OTT (One Time Token) vouchers are sold at a large network of retailers that sell airtime and prepaid products, including chains such as Boxer, Game, Makro and Builders, cellular shops and many independent stores. OTT also sells vouchers directly on its own website, paid by instant EFT or card, and sends the PIN to your phone by SMS. OTT markets these as Betway vouchers too, which is where the search term comes from.

Blu Voucher

Blu Voucher is sold through Blu Approved's retail network and is especially common at spaza shops and smaller stores. It works at Hollywoodbets; we did not find it in Betway's cashier.

Easyload and Kazang

Easyload is another prepaid voucher accepted at Hollywoodbets. Kazang runs vending terminals in many small shops, which print a PIN slip for services including betting deposits; Betway accepts it. Both are deposit-only, like every voucher.

How to put a voucher on Hollywoodbets

1. Log in to your Hollywoodbets account on the app or mobile site.
2. Open the deposit area and choose the voucher top-up option.
3. Select the provider that matches your slip: 1Voucher if it says 1Voucher, OTT if it says OTT, Blu Voucher if it says Blu, and so on. Picking the wrong provider is the most common reason a valid PIN is rejected.
4. Type the PIN exactly as printed, without spaces, and submit.
5. Check that your balance has updated, and keep the slip until it has.

Each provider can set a minimum voucher value for redemption, and menu labels do change. If something looks different, the Hollywoodbets help pages or live chat will confirm the current steps. More on the bookmaker itself is in our Hollywoodbets review.

How to load a Betway voucher

1. Log in to Betway on the app or website.
2. Tap Deposit and pick the voucher type, for example OTT Voucher or 1Voucher.
3. Enter the voucher PIN in the voucher code field and confirm.
4. The deposit should reflect straight away. If you bought the voucher online, the PIN is in the SMS sent to the number you gave.

If you plan to use Betway's welcome offer, check whether voucher deposits qualify before you buy. The offer is 100% first deposit match up to R1,000 in free bets, with a rollover of 3x on the deposit within 30 days. The minimum qualifying deposit is R10. Our Betway review explains the terms.

Can you buy a Betway voucher using airtime?

This is one of the most searched voucher questions, and the honest answer is: sometimes, depending on your network and the voucher seller, and the routes change often. Some network apps, banking apps and USSD menus have sold vouchers at various times, and airtime-to-voucher options come and go.

We could not confirm a current, official airtime route from Betway, Hollywoodbets or the voucher companies themselves, so we are not publishing USSD codes that may be out of date. If you want to use airtime, check the voucher section of your own network's official app or USSD menu, or ask your network's customer care. Buy only from those official channels.

Airtime-to-voucher scams

Be very wary of anyone on WhatsApp, Facebook or Telegram offering to "convert" your airtime into a betting voucher. The usual pattern: you send airtime or a voucher PIN first and receive nothing, or receive a PIN that has already been redeemed. Never send a voucher PIN, airtime or an OTP to a stranger, including someone who claims to work for a bookmaker.

Where to buy vouchers

• Supermarket tills – 1Voucher and OTT are sold at the major chains. Ask at the till or the kiosk that sells airtime and electricity.
• Spaza shops and small stores – Blu Voucher and Kazang terminals are common here.
• Banking apps – some banks sell 1Voucher or OTT in their app under a prepaid or voucher menu, which saves a trip to the shop.
• Online – OTT sells vouchers on its own website, with the PIN sent by SMS.

Vouchers are normally free at the till; you pay the face value. Keep the slip or SMS until the deposit shows in your balance.

Voucher PIN not working? Check these

1. The provider. Select the voucher company printed on the slip. An OTT PIN will not work in the 1Voucher box.
2. Typing. Re-enter the PIN slowly; 0 and O, and 1 and I, are easy to confuse.
3. Already used. A PIN works once. If someone else saw it, it may already be redeemed.
4. Minimum value. A voucher below a provider's minimum may be refused.
5. Contact support. Send the slip photo and time of purchase to the bookmaker's live chat. For a voucher that shows as used when you did not use it, also contact the voucher company.

Do not buy a second voucher to "fix" the first; sort out the original first.

Withdrawing: why the voucher doesn't come back

A voucher turns cash into a PIN; there is no account on the other side to send money back to. When you withdraw, Hollywoodbets and Betway pay into a bank account or cash-send service in your own name after FICA is approved. Hollywoodbets states: eWallet/cash-send within 24 hours (R100–R3,000 per transaction); bank transfer 1–3 working days. Betway states: Instant to 24+ hours depending on method (EFT, card, FNB eWallet, Instant Money, ABSA CashSend). Plan how you will withdraw before you win. Our vouchers vs instant EFT comparison sets out the trade-offs, and the deposits and withdrawals guide covers every method.

FAQ

How do I put a voucher on Hollywoodbets?

Log in, open the deposit area, choose the voucher top-up option, select the provider on your slip (1Voucher, OTT, Blu Voucher or Easyload), enter the PIN and submit. The money normally reflects immediately.

Is a Betway voucher different from an OTT voucher?

No. A "Betway voucher" is usually an OTT Voucher or 1Voucher bought for use at Betway. You load it by choosing that voucher type in Betway's deposit section.

Can I withdraw my winnings to a voucher?

No. Vouchers are deposit-only everywhere. Withdrawals go to a bank account or cash-send option in your name.

Are vouchers safe for betting deposits?

Yes, if you buy them from a proper retailer, bank app or the voucher company's own site, and keep the PIN private. The PIN is the money, so treat it like cash.

A voucher is a handy spending cap: you can only deposit what you bought. Use it that way, and set a deposit limit in your account as well. You must be 18 or older to bet. If deposits are getting hard to control, call the NRGP free on 0800 006 008 or read our responsible gambling page.

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