How to deposit: seven steps
Available payment methods and limits depend on the operator, your country and account type — check them at the cashier before you deposit. This page does not state minimums, fees or processing times for the operator, because we cannot confirm them.
A deposit is the moment money moves from your bank or wallet to your account with the operator. The process is similar for every method; the differences are in how you confirm it and how long the cashier says it takes. Below is the order worth following, especially for a first deposit.
Steps
- Log in and open the cashier ("Deposit").
- Choose a method from those the cashier shows for your account.
- Read the minimum and maximum amounts and any fee.
- Decide whether you want a bonus — the choice is often only available at this step.
- Enter the amount you set before the session, not more.
- Confirm the payment in your bank or wallet app (for example 3-D Secure for cards).
- Check your balance and keep the receipt.
Keep the first deposit small
With the first deposit you are not testing the game, you are testing the cashier: did the method work, did the money arrive, was the fee as stated? A small deposit followed later by a small withdrawal tells you more about an operator than any description. Only then does it make sense to deposit an amount for a longer session.
Deposit limits
Licensed operators are generally required to let you set daily, weekly or monthly deposit limits. Set them at the first deposit, while you are calm. Lowering a limit usually takes effect immediately; raising it is delayed — a deliberate safeguard. More on the responsible gambling page.
When a deposit fails
- Your bank may decline transactions coded as gambling.
- The card may have a limit on online payments.
- The e-wallet may require a verified account.
- The amount entered is below the method's minimum.
Before you withdraw, read Withdrawals — withdrawal rules are often tied to the method you deposited with.
Keep a deposit log
Keep a simple record: date, amount, method. Most operators have a transaction history, but your own log gives you an overview across months and across operators. When you add up deposits and withdrawals you get the real cost of your play, which is often different from how it feels.