Payment methods – how to deposit money into the casino?

Depositing into a casino by credit card is certainly the fastest, most used and most convenient method. You can deposit money into your account at virtually any time and have it added to your account in a matter of seconds. Remember, your card details must always match the information you provided during registration or your payment will not be accepted.

When making the payment itself, always include the card number and the last three digits of the back of the card. Then you just enter the amount, confirm your deposit in accordance with the bank’s terms and conditions and you’re done. Withdrawals are just as easy, as the bank account associated with the card is added to your gaming account along with the card.

There’s usually no limit on the amount you can deposit with your card, but some cards may be blocked from internet payments, for example, or have a limit that’s too low. You can remedy this by visiting either your bank branch or online banking.

You can also transfer money to your online casino account using a traditional bank transfer. This can be done in two ways:

• Online deposit using internet banking
• Classic bank transfer

With online deposit, the payment process is similar to a card through a payment gateway and the money is credited within a few minutes to 2 business days, depending on your bank.

The only exception is that you don’t enter your card number or other details, but log into your bank account directly from the online casino and, most often, confirm the deposit from the app. This is the method used to verify your account when assigning payment methods.

The classic bank transfer is practically not used anymore, but you may still come across it. Here, a classic account-to-account transfer order is entered via the account without a payment gateway. This is the slowest deposit method ever, as it can take up to 5 working days in some cases. Nevertheless, it is very reliable and traces back very well.

Now we come to the payment methods that are not so widespread and you have to search a bit to find them at online casinos. An example of one such method is paysafecard.

This method is very fast, secure and largely anonymous. Even if you have to link your gambling account to your paysafecard account to play, you can still top up your paysafecard account without your account showing who is receiving the money.

Paysafecard looks like a gift voucher that you can buy at selected petrol stations, betting shops, supermarkets and similar places, a list of which you can find directly on the operator’s website. Its value usually ranges from £5 to £40 (unregistered). A  PaysafeCard voucher (with account) can be topped up to £1,000.You simply enter the code of this “voucher” into the appropriate field on the casino’s website and you’re done. Alternatively, you can deposit from your account. Please note that most online casinos charge a processing fee for paysafecard. 

However, as you know, it hasn’t been possible to play anonymously at an online casino (or even a land-based casino) for some time. So you still have to register on it and complete the full registration by assigning your account. That’s one of the legal requirements, and the casino will also send any winnings to it.

So-called online wallets are also an interesting and welcome option for depositing in online casinos. These are a kind of alternative to your regular bank account and, in addition to funding your player account, you can use them to make various payments online. This is particularly convenient from a security point of view, as you can only deposit as much money as you need and there is no risk of data leakage from your card or real bank account. Today, however, this option is less and less used.

In order to transfer money from an online wallet, you must first create an account on the website. This process usually involves sending in the relevant documents and all your personal details, just like setting up a traditional bank account.

You then need to top up your wallet using your card or directly from your account to your account. Once you have funds in your online wallet for at least the minimum deposit, you can immediately put it into play. Deposits are made immediately and without delay. You can then withdraw to and from your wallet from the casino, and for many of them there are no fees. Wallets you may encounter with us:

• Skrill
• Neteller
• Paypal
• Revolut

SMS payments via mobile phone billing are not a common or widely available deposit method in the UK online casino market. While mobile payments are popular in other digital services, UK-licensed online casinos do not generally support direct SMS or premium SMS deposits.

This is mainly due to UK Gambling Commission regulations, which place strict limits on mobile billing for gambling purposes. In particular, premium SMS and carrier billing are not approved deposit methods for UK-licensed casinos, as they raise concerns around affordability checks, chargeback risk, and consumer protection.

In the past, mobile-based payment solutions (so-called mPayments) were tested in some markets, but these were gradually withdrawn in the UK. One of the reasons was the high incidence of fraud and unauthorised payments, where users were tricked into sharing one-time SMS codes or unknowingly approving charges. Because of these risks, UK operators now rely on more transparent and traceable payment methods, such as debit cards, bank transfers, and regulated e-wallets.

As a general rule, UK players should be cautious with any request to forward or confirm SMS codes related to payments, especially if it comes from an unknown third party. Legitimate UK online casinos will never ask you to share verification codes outside of their official, secure payment process.

Exceptionally, you may also come across alternative deposit methods in the UK, such as cash deposits or cryptocurrencies, but these are very rare in the regulated market. Cash deposits at physical branches are generally not available, as UK-licensed online casinos operate exclusively online and do not have retail locations linked to their casino platforms.

Cryptocurrency deposits have been tested by some operators in the past, but they are not widely supported by UK-licensed casinos today. This is mainly due to regulatory requirements, compliance complexity, and volatility, rather than just fees. While a small number of international platforms may still offer crypto payments, they typically do not operate under a UK Gambling Commission licence. That said, it cannot be completely ruled out that cryptocurrencies could re-emerge in the future if regulation and compliance frameworks evolve.