How to Enter Cash Dash For Free (2025 Guide)
Cash Dash is one of the UK’s most exciting radio competitions, giving listeners the chance to win life-changing cash prizes. Some past jackpots have been as big as £520,000 - and yes, you can enter for free!
If you’re in the UK, over 18, and haven’t won big from Bauer in the past 6 months, this guide shows you exactly how to get involved without spending a penny.
What Is Cash Dash?
Cash Dash is run by Bauer Media, who own many popular UK radio stations. The competition lets listeners call or text in for a chance to win huge sums of money. Some prize rounds have had winners taking home hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Most people pay to enter using premium-rate texts or online forms, which can cost £2 or more each time. But there’s a free method using standard-rate phone numbers.
Free Entry Method (Step-by-Step)
Here’s how to enter Cash Dash without paying entry fees:
1. Use a Standard-Rate Phone Number
Each station has its own 03 number. These are included in your phone’s free minutes, so you won’t pay extra to call (if you’re on a plan with inclusive minutes).
2. Call and Enter
You can find a list of all the numbers at the end of this article.
When you call the number:
- You’ll hear a pre-recorded message with instructions.
- Let the message run through all the way to the end, it will auto enter you in to the competition. The call will take about 50 seconds.
- Repeat the process, when you have enter the maximum allowed times
Who Can Take Part?
You can enter Cash Dash for free if:
- You’re a UK resident (excluding the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man)
- You’re 18 years or older
- You haven’t won £500 or more in a Bauer competition in the last six months
- You’re not an employee of Bauer Media, and not an immediate family member (including live-in partners) of one
- You enter using a valid UK mobile number
- You are entering on your own behalf – entries made on behalf of someone else will be disqualified
- You do not use automated or mechanical entry methods to submit entries repeatedly or simultaneously
Always check the current terms on the Bauer station websites, as eligibility rules can change.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How do I enter Cash Dash?
To enter Cash Dash, you can either send a text or make a phone call to the designated number. Remember, you can enter for free by making standard-rate calls.
What are the free phone numbers for each station?
Entrants can make up to 200 phone calls across the competition in total using the following numbers. Calls from the UK are charged at standard network rate and may be charged outside of any inclusive call bundles:
How do I enter via SMS?
Entrants can send up to 12 SMS messages across the Competition in total using one of the following formats:
- WIN to 61054, 63103, 64100, 65115 or 81215
- CASH to 61054, 63103 or 64100
- YES to 61025, 63103
- PLAY to 63103
- ROCK to 64100
A single SMS entry costs £2.50 (from the UK) plus one standard network rate message. You’ll receive an automated confirmation from 82202.
Entrants can also send up to 2 SMS messages across the Competition using these higher-entry keywords:
- BANK to 61025, 61054, 63103, 64100, 81215 or 82210
- TEN to 61054, 63103, 64100 or 82210
- MORE to 63103
- EXTRA to 64100, 63103
These premium entries cost £10.00 (from the UK) plus one standard network rate message, and provide 4 entries per SMS. Confirmation comes via SMS from 82210.
If your SMS message is sent to the wrong number or uses an incorrect keyword, your entry won’t count—but you may still be charged. Charges may apply outside of any inclusive text bundle. Delivery may be delayed at busy times.
Bonus SMS entry incentives may run during the Competition. These will be explained in the automated confirmation message. Where an incentive applies, entry limits may change.
How do I enter online?
Entrants can buy up to 200 online entries in total via the official Competition Website.
Each online entry costs £2.50. Additional charges may apply depending on your bank or card provider.
The organisers may run online entry incentives at any time during the Competition. These will be displayed clearly on the Website. If an incentive is in place, the online entry limit may also change.
When is the competition open?
The Cash Dash competition typically runs for a full week. It begins at 17:10 on Friday and ends at 17:00 the following Friday.
However, these times may change during bank holiday weeks or special promotions. It’s always best to check the official station website for the latest competition dates and deadlines.
How do I win?
After the entry period ends, winners are selected at random from all valid entries. If you’re chosen, the organisers will contact you using the phone number you provided when entering.
Contact may be made live on air or off-air, depending on the programming schedule. Not all participating stations will broadcast the call.
All winner calls are made only after entries have closed and follow the same random selection process, whether aired or not.
If you win, your name, hometown, and a photo or recording (audio or video) may be shared on the promoter’s website and social media platforms.
Who runs the competition?
The competition is organised by Bauer Radio Limited, the official promoter. Their registered office is:
Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough, United Kingdom, PE2 6EA. Company Number: 01394141.
This is a Bauer Media Audio UK Network Competition. It is promoted across various platforms including:
- The official websites winhappy.com and hellorayo.co.uk
- Participating radio stations
- SMS promotions
- Social media channels
- Mobile apps
- Magazines
- Email newsletters
Always check these official platforms for up-to-date information and entry details.