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How to Pay for an Unsecured Entry via the BowlsLink App

Updated 15 Oct 2026

What is an Unsecured Entry?

An Unsecured Entry occurs when a person making a Competition entry has completed all the required steps but then does not finalise a payment. The entry appears as Unsecured for the entrant and as Tentative for the Competition administrator.

The common reasons this may occur are:

  1. Payment failed – card out of date, insufficient funds or payment gateway issue in processing.
  2. Entrant did not realise payment was required with entry and had no card available.
  3. Internet outage or computer shutdown at payment stage.

For most competitions, entrants will be blocked from entering twice (see image) so they will be required to complete payment on the Unsecured Entry.

Completing payment for an Unsecured Entry

Login to the BowlsLink App using either your Email, Mobile, or National ID Number and Password.

From your bottom dashboard, click Account.

From the Account menu, click Invoices.

Note – The only invoices that can be paid for via the BowlsLink App are those that have the status OUTSTANDING

Click the Pay option and follow the prompts.

Enter your Name, Card Number, Expiry and CCV – then click Pay.

Once paid, a receipt confirming entry and payment will be emailed to your inbox.

Receipts can also be viewed via the App by clicking Download from the Actions icon – this will download a PDF copy of the receipt to your mobile device.

Step-by-step guide

Paying for Tentative Entry via App


For more support please contact bowlslink@bowls.com.au

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