Question: how long does it take to get money from a scratch off?
Answer: After you get that form filled out, you have to go to a bank (usually most lotteries deal with PNC Bank), and you have to go there to collect the cash, but that's if the bank is open. Prizes over $5,000 will take some time-usually between 6–8 weeks. Here's why prizes of $5,000 or more take so long.