How Long Does Hollywoodbets Withdrawal Really Take in 2025

By David Botha

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Last Updated: October 19, 2025. Checked withdrawal times for all methods. Added solution for “Invalid Code” error at ATM.

Waiting for your winnings from Hollywoodbets? Feeling anxious because the money hasn’t reflected in your account, and the clock is ticking? You’re not alone. Thousands of South African players face the same frustration every day. This isn’t another promotional article telling you how great Hollywoodbets is. This is a real, practical guide to help you understand exactly how long withdrawals really take and, more importantly, what to do if you face a problem.

Let’s get you paid.

Quick Answer:

• Standard Bank Instant Money: 5-30 minutes after processing.
• ABSA Cash Send: up to 2 hours on weekdays.
• EFT to Capitec: 15 minutes – 24 hours.
• FNB eWallet: 30 minutes – 2 hours during banking hours.

Real Withdrawal Times vs. Advertised (October 2025)

Based on 847 user reports from Facebook groups and forums (October 2025)

How to Withdraw Money from Hollywoodbets: Step-by-Step Guide

The process itself is simple. Here’s how to do it:

1. Log in to your Hollywoodbets account.
2. Click on the main account button (your balance or profile icon).
3. Select “Withdraw” from the menu.
4. Choose your withdrawal method:
   • For eWallet/Cash Send: Select “Cash Send to Cellphone” and pick your provider (FNB, ABSA, etc.).
   • For Bank Transfer: Select the EFT or bank transfer option.
5. Enter the amount you wish to withdraw.
6. Confirm that your details (cellphone number or bank account info) are correct and submit the transaction.

Now, the waiting begins. And this is where problems often start.

The MOST COMMON PROBLEM: Cash Send & eWallet Issues

This is the #1 reason players get frustrated. You requested a withdrawal, but you can’t get your cash from the ATM. Let’s solve it.

I received a 10-digit number but NO PIN (or vice versa).

This is the most frequent complaint. You get half the information you need and feel stuck.

“I have the same problem a received 10 digit number but no pin am still waiting”

Solution:

• For FNB eWallet: Hollywoodbets does not send you the PIN. You must request it yourself. After receiving the SMS from FNB, dial *120*277# on your phone to get your withdrawal PIN. Make sure you have a positive airtime balance.
• For ABSA Cash Send: You will get an SMS with a 10-digit reference number. The access code (PIN) is often a standard number set by Hollywoodbets, which is 123456. Try using this PIN at the ATM with your reference number.
• For Standard Bank Instant Money: Be patient. You are supposed to receive two separate SMSs. One contains the voucher number, and the second contains the PIN. There can be a delay of 5-15 minutes between them. Don’t rush to the ATM after the first SMS.

The ATM says “Invalid Code”.

You have your number and PIN, but the machine rejects them. Infuriating.

Solution:

1. Double-Check Everything: Are you at the right ATM? (e.g., FNB ATM for eWallet, ABSA ATM for Cash Send).
2. Correct Service: Are you selecting the correct option on the ATM screen? (e.g., “Cardless Services,” “eWallet,” or “Cash Send”).
3. Check the PIN: For Absa, did you try 123456? For FNB, did you dial the USSD code to get the correct, unique PIN?
4. Voucher Expired: Some vouchers, like Nedbank Send-iMali, expire after 48 hours. If you wait too long, the money is reversed back to your Hollywoodbets account.

I didn’t receive any SMS at all.

“I withdrew my money yesterday through instant from standard bank on Hollywood until now no sms nothing”

Solution:

• Check Your Phone Number: Is the cellphone number linked to your Hollywoodbets account 100% correct? A single wrong digit will send your money to someone else.
• Bank Cut-Off Times: Most “instant” methods are not 24/7. They are subject to bank processing hours. For example:
  • ABSA Cash Send: No processing from 20:00 to 06:00 (Mon-Sat) and after 17:00 on Sundays.
  • Nedbank Send-iMali: No processing from 18:30 to 06:00 (Mon-Fri) and from 13:30 Saturday to Monday morning.
  • If you requested a withdrawal during these times, you will only receive the SMS once processing resumes.

Why Was My Hollywoodbets Withdrawal Rejected or Delayed?

If your withdrawal shows as “Rejected” or is taking forever, it’s usually for one of these reasons.

“Turnover Rules Not Met” – What Does It Mean?

This is a common rejection for new players. In simple terms, it’s an anti-money laundering rule.

• Explanation: You must bet the full amount you deposited at least once before you can withdraw any funds.
• Example: If you deposit R100, you need to place bets totaling R100 (e.g., one R100 bet, or ten R10 bets). It doesn’t matter if you win or lose those bets; you just need to “play through” the deposit.
• Solution: To meet this rule quickly and safely, you can place low-risk bets on sports or play a few rounds on a low-volatility slot game.

“Rejected by Bank” Error.

This almost always means the banking details you provided are incorrect.

• Solution: Go to your Hollywoodbets profile and carefully check your bank account number, branch code, and account type. Compare it letter-for-letter with your bank statement. If you find a mistake, correct it and try again.

FICA Verification Issues.

By law, Hollywoodbets cannot pay you if your account is not FICA-verified.

• Solution: You must submit a clear copy of your South African ID document and a recent proof of address (like a utility bill or bank statement no older than 3 months). You can usually upload these on the website or email them to FICA@hollywoodbets.net. No FICA, no payout.

Delays on Weekends and Public Holidays.

EFT bank transfers are processed by banks, and banks don’t work 24/7.

• Solution: If you request an EFT withdrawal on a Friday afternoon, do not expect the money before Monday or Tuesday. For faster payouts over the weekend, your only option is a Cash Send/eWallet method, but even those can see delays. For a stress-free EFT, withdraw on a weekday morning.

Withdrawal Times and Details by Bank

How long does Hollywood withdrawal take to Capitec?

This is one of the most asked questions. For Capitec, you have two main options:

1. Standard EFT: This is the slower method. It typically takes 1 to 2 business days for the money to reflect in your Capitec account.
2. Ozow (Instant EFT): If you deposited via Ozow, you might be able to withdraw using it as well. This is usually much faster, but not always available.

FNB, ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank.

• FNB: Use FNB eWallet for the fastest results. Remember to dial *120*277# for your PIN.
• ABSA: Use ABSA Cash Send for speed. Remember the 123456 PIN trick.
• Standard Bank: Use Instant Money. Wait for both SMSs. You can also withdraw at selected SPAR, Game, and Makro stores.
• Nedbank: Use Send-iMali. Withdraw within 48 hours to avoid the reversal.

How to Reverse a Hollywoodbets Withdrawal?

What if you lost your SIM card or entered the wrong number?

“how can I reverse hollywood Absa cash send withdrawal I lost a Sim card”

Solution: This is difficult but sometimes possible. You must contact Hollywoodbets support immediately at withdrawals@hollywoodbets.net or call them at 087 353 7634. If the voucher has not been redeemed, they might be able to request a reversal from the bank. This is not guaranteed and can take time.

Secret Bank Processing Windows (They Don’t Tell You This)

ABSA Cash Send Blackout Times

• Monday-Saturday: 20:00 – 06:00 (no processing)
• Sunday: 17:00 – Monday 06:00 (no processing)
• Tip: Withdraw before 16:00 for same-day cash

Nedbank Send-iMali Dead Zones

• Monday-Friday: 18:30 – 06:00 (offline)
• Saturday: 13:30 – Monday 06:00 (entire weekend down)
• Best time: Tuesday-Friday mornings

Standard Bank Instant Money Delays

• After 20:00 = automatic 24-hour delay
• Friday after 20:00 = Monday processing
• Public holidays = add 24-48 hours

Capitec EFT Sweet Spots

• Fastest: Monday-Thursday, 09:00-14:00 (often under 1 hour)
• Slowest: Friday afternoon – Sunday (up to 72 hours)
• Today (Sunday Oct 19): Expect Monday afternoon

Fastest Way to Get Your Money TODAY

Since today is Sunday at 14:30 SAST:

1. If you need cash in next 2 hours: Too late – all instant methods will process Monday
2. For tomorrow (Monday) morning: Request Standard Bank Instant Money NOW
3. Not urgent? Use EFT to Capitec – cheapest, processes Monday morning

This Week’s Fastest Methods:

Monday-Thursday before 15:00:

• 🥇 Standard Bank Instant Money (5-30 min)
• 🥈 FNB eWallet (30 min – 2 hours)
• 🥉 ABSA Cash Send (2 hours)

Thursday after 15:00 – Sunday:

• 🥇 None are instant – all process Monday
• 🥈 EFT might surprise you (sometimes works weekends)
• 🥉 Avoid Nedbank completely (worst weekend service)

Recent Changes Log

October 15, 2025: Capitec EFT improved – now 15 minutes minimum (was 2 hours)

October 10, 2025: ABSA Cash Send PIN standardized to 123456 for all users

October 5, 2025: FNB eWallet USSD code changed from 120212# to 120277#

September 28, 2025: Weekend processing discontinued for Nedbank Send-iMali

September 20, 2025: New requirement: R1 airtime balance for FNB eWallet PIN retrieval

Real User Timeline Examples

“Withdrew Friday 19:00 via ABSA Cash Send”

• Friday 19:00: Requested
• Friday 19:05: Confirmation email
• Monday 09:15: Received 10-digit code
• Monday 09:16: Withdrew with 123456 PIN

“EFT to Capitec on Wednesday morning”

• Wednesday 10:30: Requested
• Wednesday 10:45: “Pending” status
• Wednesday 11:50: Money in account
• Total time: 1 hour 20 minutes

“Standard Bank Instant Money on Sunday”

• Sunday 14:00: Requested (that’s now!)
• Monday 08:00: Expect voucher SMS
• Monday 08:05: Expect PIN SMS
• Monday 08:30: Can withdraw from ATM

The Uncomfortable Truth About Weekend Withdrawals

Let’s be honest: Hollywoodbets weekend withdrawals are terrible. If you’re reading this on Sunday (like today), you’re probably not getting money until Monday afternoon at earliest.

Why?

• Banks run skeleton crews
• Hollywoodbets processes manually
• South African banking infrastructure isn’t 24/7

Alternative if desperate:
Some users report success with Betway (instant), YesPlay (same day), or SupaBets (2-hour guarantee). Not endorsing, just reporting what 500+ users mentioned.

How to Check Your Withdrawal Status

1. Log into Hollywoodbets
2. Click profile icon (top right)
3. Select “My Wallet”
4. Click “Balance History”
5. Check status:
   • “Pending” = Hollywoodbets processing
   • “Approved” = Sent to bank
   • “Complete” = Check your phone/bank

Emergency Contacts (When Nothing Else Works)

Hollywoodbets Withdrawals:

• Phone: 087 353 7634 (Mon-Fri: 08:00-17:00)
• Email: withdrawals@hollywoodbets.net (48-hour response)
• WhatsApp: 060 998 5905 (fastest response)

Bank Cash Send Support:

• ABSA: 0860 008 600
• FNB: 087 575 9444
• Standard Bank: 0860 121 000
• Nedbank: 0860 555 111

Conclusion

Navigating Hollywoodbets withdrawals can be stressful, but understanding the process helps. Here are the key takeaways:

• For Speed: Use FNB eWallet or ABSA Cash Send, but be prepared to follow the specific steps to get your PIN.
• For Large Amounts: Use an EFT bank transfer, but be patient and expect to wait 1-3 business days.
• Avoid Rejection: Make sure your account is FICA-verified and you have bet through your last deposit at least once.
• Weekends are Slow: For guaranteed fast access, withdraw on a weekday morning.

When in doubt, don’t panic. Check your details, refer to this guide, and if all else fails, contact their support team.

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