Payment Options
Although there are lots of different banking options now available at UK online casinos, not all of them will activate bonus offers. Often, some specific payment methods – although accepted as general depositing options – will be excluded from accessing a bonus, so it’s always best to check the small print first.Â
Below is a selection of the most popular payment methods at casino sites and their associated deposit and withdrawal times. The withdrawal times given refer to the time it takes to receive any funds once the casino has dealt with the request, which usually takes around 24 hours.Â
Debit Cards
Deposit speed: Instant
Withdrawal speed: Slow, between 2-5 working days
Debit cards are now the only bank card transaction permitted at UK online casinos, following the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) ban on credit card deposits back in 2020. You’ll find that debit cards are accepted at more or less every online casino, and this availability is perhaps their biggest perk. Debit cards are a solid payment option for those who aren’t fussed about receiving their cash quickly, since withdrawal speeds are among the slowest.Â
e-Wallets
Deposit speed: Instant
Withdrawal speed: Instant
Unlike debit cards, there’s no waiting around with e-wallet withdrawals at online casinos. These options – such as PayPal, Skrill and Neteller – are known for matching excellent security with lightning-quick transactions on both the depositing and withdrawing ends; once a withdrawal has been processed, you’ll receive an instant payout.Â
Prepaid Cards
Deposit speed: Instant
Withdrawal speed: N/A
Although prepaid cards like Paysafecard are an excellent depositing option, users should know that the majority of casino sites won’t be able to process prepaid card withdrawals. This is because this option works on a voucher-based system, with funds preloaded onto the card via a unique code. As such, prepaid cards are favoured by casino players looking to keep a close eye on their spending.Â
Pay by Phone Bill
Deposit speed: Instant
Withdrawal speed: N/A
There’s no messing about with pay by phone bill services like Boku: simply enter in your mobile number at the cashier page along with the deposit value, confirm the deposit via SMS, and make a deposit in an instant. Working in partnership with the UK’s biggest mobile network providers, pay by mobile deposits are quick and easy, but are capped at around £30 per month. This is also another payment method that isn’t able to process withdrawals.