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Credit Card Casino Payments in Great Britain: The Ban
Since 14 April 2020, licensed operators in Great Britain may not accept credit-card gambling payments, including relevant money-service routes. This guide explains the restriction without workarounds.
What it covers
UKGC says remote online betting, casino and bingo operators must not accept credit cards for gambling. The restriction includes e-wallet or money-service payments where funds could then be used for gambling.
If unsure about a card
Ask issuer whether it is debit or credit. Do not infer from appearance or wallet label. If credit, do not use for gambling; ask provider instead of trying another route.
Narrow exceptions
Some non-remote lottery purchases have limited exceptions. They do not permit credit cards at online casinos. Northern Ireland has a separate framework.
Do not use a different route to evade a block
Great Britain rules prohibit credit-card use for remote gambling, including relevant funding through money-service businesses and e-wallet routes. A payment being technically possible does not make the funding source permitted. If you are unsure whether an account, wallet or card is drawing on credit, stop and ask the issuer and gambling business to explain the route. Do not move credit through another person or product to get around a restriction.
Related guides
Frequently asked questions
Can credit fund a wallet used at a casino?
Do not use a wallet to bypass GB credit-card gambling restriction.
Sources
- https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-and-players/page/i-cant-withdraw-my-winnings
- https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-and-players/guide/age-and-id-verification
- https://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/licensees-and-businesses/guide/preventing-credit-card-use
Last fact check: 11 November 2026. Operator terms can change; recheck primary sources before acting.
Editorial note: No account-specific payment test was performed. Confirm the current cashier, operator terms and provider rules before acting.