Slot site payment methods

Slot site payment methods at a glance

Every UK-licensed slot site accepts debit cards, and most add a selection of e-wallets, mobile wallets and bank payments. The differences matter most at two moments: when you claim a welcome offer, because some methods are excluded, and when you withdraw, because speeds vary widely by method.

Debit cards: the default choice

A Visa debit or Mastercard debit card is the simplest way to fund a slot account. You enter the card once, confirm with your bank's security check and the money appears straight away. Debit cards are also the method most likely to qualify for a welcome offer, although Coral's terms do exclude certain debit cards, so read the offer's payment section.

Withdrawal speed depends on the casino's systems. Coral's and Ladbrokes' help centres say Visa Fast Funds withdrawals are typically approved within a couple of hours and then typically reach the bank within about four hours, with payouts above £2,000 taking longer. Casumo lists card withdrawals at up to 2 days, and 10bet's help centre says debit card payouts take up to 2 business days. These are published typical times, not promises.

E-wallets: PayPal, Skrill and Neteller

An e-wallet sits between your bank and the casino, so the casino never sees your card details. PayPal is the best known in the UK, while Skrill and Neteller are long-standing gambling-friendly wallets.

Their big advantage is withdrawal speed at sites that process them quickly. Casumo says PayPal, Skrill, Neteller and MuchBetter withdrawals are paid instantly once approved. The big drawback is welcome offers: Coral and Ladbrokes both exclude PayPal, Skrill and Neteller deposits from their spins offers. At Coral and Ladbrokes, a PayPal withdrawal also needs a PayPal deposit in the previous six months.

An e-wallet funded by a credit card cannot be used for gambling in Great Britain. Link your wallet to a debit card or bank account.

Apple Pay and Google Pay

Apple Pay and Google Pay let you deposit with a fingerprint or face scan using a debit card stored on your phone. They are quick on mobile and keep card details private from the casino.

Both are accepted for deposits at Coral and Ladbrokes, with a published £5 minimum for Google Pay, and their help centres say Google Pay withdrawals are paid to the underlying card. Casumo lists Apple Pay for deposits and for withdrawals paid instantly after approval. As with e-wallets, the wallet must be backed by a debit card, never a credit card.

Pay by Bank, Trustly and bank transfer

Open banking payments, sold as Pay by Bank or through providers such as Trustly, send money straight from your bank account after you approve it in your banking app. No card details are involved.

Pay by Bank deposits are accepted at Coral and Ladbrokes with a published £5 minimum, and both offer Fast Bank Transfer for withdrawals, which their help centres put at 2 to 4 business days once approved. Casumo accepts Trustly and Instant Banking deposits and lists bank withdrawals at up to 5 days. 10bet's help centre gives up to 3 business days for bank transfers. Traditional bank transfer is reliable but usually the slowest way to be paid.

Prepaid vouchers and pay by phone bill

Paysafecard lets you deposit with a voucher code bought in a shop or online, which some players use to keep gambling spending separate. Coral and Ladbrokes take it through a paysafecard account rather than loose vouchers, and withdrawals go to paysafecard only if you have previously deposited with it. Paysafecard deposits are excluded from both sites' welcome offers.

Pay by mobile charges deposits to your phone bill or pay-as-you-go credit. Limits are typically low, you cannot withdraw to your phone, and none of our five partner sites publishes it as an option.

Payment methods at the five slot sites we cover

This table draws on each site's help pages and, for 10bet, published third-party listings. Where a method is not published, it is marked as check the cashier, which is always the final word.

Both Entain sites also cap each deposit at £2,000 and allow up to three active payment methods in a rolling 30 days. Casumo's minimum deposit is £10 for every method. More detail is on each site's withdrawal page, such as Casumo withdrawal time and PlayOJO withdrawal time.

Which payment methods block welcome offers

This is the most common payment mistake slot players make. If you deposit with an excluded method, you will not receive the welcome offer, and you usually cannot claim it afterwards.

Our pages on PayPal free spins and Apple Pay free spins look at offers through those methods in more depth.

How to choose the right payment method

1. Decide whether you want the welcome offer; if so, read its payment exclusions first.
2. Pick a method in your own name and funded by debit, never credit.
3. Check the cashier for the minimum deposit for that method.
4. Check how that method is paid out, because withdrawals usually go back to the deposit method.
5. Compare published withdrawal times for your shortlisted methods.
6. Check for withdrawal fees, such as Casumo's £3 charge on withdrawals under £10.
7. Set a deposit limit before your first deposit, whatever method you choose.

UK payment rules and security

Several rules apply at every UK-licensed slot site. Credit cards have been banned since 14 April 2020, including indirectly through e-wallets or mobile wallets funded by a credit card. Payment methods must be in your name. Withdrawals usually return to the method you deposited with. And once you request a withdrawal, it cannot be reversed back into your balance, a rule in place since October 2021.

For security, prefer methods that use strong customer authentication, such as banking app approval or biometrics. Never share card security codes outside the cashier, and only deposit at sites you have checked on the Gambling Commission register, as explained in how to check a slot site's licence. If you are asked to prove a payment method is yours, our guide to slot site verification documents shows what to send.

Slot sites and the payment methods for their offers

Coral asks new players aged 18 or over to deposit with a qualifying method and bet £10 on slots for 100 free spins at 10p each on selected games, with no wagering on winnings. Ladbrokes gives up to 500 free spins, 50 a day for 10 days, after a £10 slots spend, also with no wagering. Casumo offers a 50% bonus up to £100 on a £20+ first deposit, wagered 10x within 7 days. Terms apply.

18+. Gambling should be entertainment that costs money, not a way to make it. Set a deposit limit before you play: how to set limits. Free, confidential help: National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133.