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Claim the big gold bar

Congratulations! The drawing is complete and a 1-kilogram gold bar from the Robinhood Gold Bar Giveaway Sweepstakes is almost yours.

What information is needed?

After you receive an email from Merkle about being a sweepstakes winner, you must provide the following mandatory information within 3 days or you will be disqualified:

  • Home mailing address (PO boxes are not permitted)
  • Your phone number
  • A scanned image of your state driver’s license or other state identification card
  • IRS Form W-9 with your social security number or individual taxpayer identification number

This information is required to confirm your eligibility. If you don’t meet the eligibility criteria, don’t provide this information, or provide it after the deadline, you’ll be disqualified.

What happens next?

If you meet our eligibility criteria and provide your information on time, Merkle will send you an email. You’ll also receive an email from our gold vendor, APMEX, with tracking information when your prize has shipped. Your prize should arrive by the middle of June.

Have questions?

Review the official rules. If you can’t find an answer in the rules, reply to the email from Merkle and they’ll get back to you.

What are the tax implications?

This prize has an estimated retail value of $99,618 (as of February 26, 2025). However, gold is a commodity with fluctuating value. Robinhood makes no guarantees, representations or warranties regarding the current or future value of the gold bar when it’s shipped to you. US law requires that the actual cost of the bar is reported to the IRS. Therefore, if you choose to accept this prize, you will receive an IRS Form 1099-MISC reporting the actual cost of the gold bar you receive for the 2025 calendar year. For specific questions, consult with a tax professional.

Who is Merkle?

Merkle Inc. (previously known as HelloWorld, Inc.) is a marketing agency that administers promotions on behalf of brands like Robinhood. We assure you that this promotion is legitimate and we take the safety of your personal data very seriously. Merkle will not use your information for any purpose other than verification of your eligibility, required tax reporting, and shipping. Check out Merkle Promotions to learn more about them.

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Futures and cleared swaps trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC, (“RHD”) a registered futures commission merchant with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a Member of the National Futures Association (NFA). RHD is not FDIC insured or SIPC protected.

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RHF, RHY, RHC, RCT, RHG, RHD, and RHS are affiliated entities and wholly owned subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc. RHF, RHY, RHC, RCT, RHG, RHD, and RHS are not banks. Investing products offered by RHF are not FDIC insured and involve risk, including possible loss of principal.

RHY is not a member of FINRA, and products are not subject to SIPC protection, but funds held in the Robinhood spending account and Robinhood Cash Card account may be eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance (review the Robinhood Cash Card Agreement and the Robinhood Spending Account Agreement).

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All investing involves risk.

Brokerage services are offered through Robinhood Financial LLC, (“RHF”) a registered broker dealer (member SIPC), and clearing services through Robinhood Securities, LLC, (“RHS”) a registered broker dealer (member SIPC).

Futures and cleared swaps trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC, (“RHD”) a registered futures commission merchant with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and a Member of the National Futures Association (NFA). RHD is not FDIC insured or SIPC protected.

Cryptocurrency services are offered through an account with Robinhood Crypto, LLC (“RHC”) (NMLS ID: 1702840). Robinhood Crypto is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Review a list of RHC's licenses for more information. Cryptocurrency held through Robinhood Crypto is not FDIC insured or SIPC protected.

The Robinhood spending account is offered through Robinhood Money, LLC (“RHY”) (NMLS ID: 1990968), a licensed money transmitter. Review a list of our licenses for more information.

The Robinhood Cash Card is a prepaid card issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard® International Incorporated. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Robinhood Gold Card is subject to credit approval and underwriting. Robinhood Gold Card is offered by Robinhood Credit, Inc., and is issued by Coastal Community Bank, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Robinhood Credit, Inc. (“RCT”), is a financial technology company, not a bank.

Robinhood Gold is a subscription-based membership program of premium services offered through Robinhood Gold, LLC (“RHG”).

RHF, RHY, RHC, RCT, RHG, RHD, and RHS are affiliated entities and wholly owned subsidiaries of Robinhood Markets, Inc. RHF, RHY, RHC, RCT, RHG, RHD, and RHS are not banks. Investing products offered by RHF are not FDIC insured and involve risk, including possible loss of principal.

RHY is not a member of FINRA, and products are not subject to SIPC protection, but funds held in the Robinhood spending account and Robinhood Cash Card account may be eligible for FDIC pass-through insurance (review the Robinhood Cash Card Agreement and the Robinhood Spending Account Agreement).

Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.

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