For a safe, reliable online sports bookmaker or sports betting exchange that accepts your payment method - look no further! We've compiled a list of all the best bookmakers & their accepted funding & cash-out methods.
Click on the payment method you'd prefer to use (the sections 1-4 in RED below) - to jump to the list of recommended bookmakers that accept your card type or e-wallet, etc. Our latest GoonersGuide.com bookie rating (out of 100%) is also provided beside each.
Go to the bookmaker's site directly to have a look yourself or read the our detailed bookmaker review for each site (what we like and don't like). For info on specific payment methods click on the provider logo.
Using Credit Cards for online gambling is becoming more difficult due to legal restrictions for residents of certain countries & specific Card Scheme rules.
In general :
1. Mastercard customers are not able to withdraw winnings back to your MasterCard. (ie you can deposit funds but need to use an alternative
withdrawal method). Exception: Some UK issued Mastercards will still allow both deposits and withdrawals to/from gambling accounts.
2. Visa customers with cards issued in Australia, China, Guam, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, NZ, South Korea & USA often can't
withdraw funds back to their cards.
3. Where you are allowed to withdraw back to a credit card often you can only withdraw an amount up to or equal to that you deposited with
that credit card (so any other funds in your account - winnings - can only be withdrawn via an alternative payment method).
4. Credit card deposits usually incur a fee of 1.5-3% of the deposit amount.
5. Some credit card / issuer combinations result in you being charged at cash withdrawal interest rates for gambling payments rather than a normal
purchase. Check out your card terms and conditions first!
NOTE: Many online bookies accept branded International Money Transfers or Wires, Money order or grams. They just can't advertise it. Contact the sportsbook customer services people at any bookie for details.
For full reviews on all of these sportsbooks, bookmakers & betting exchanges:
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For UK punters in particular using Debit Cards for online gambling is often the quickest way of depositing funds - and is generally free of deposit and withdrawal fees. If you are at all concerned about security use an e-wallet or pre-payment card (below)
E-WALLETS FOR SECURE ONLINE GAMBLING PAYMENTS
There are a growing number of online personal e-wallets or money transfer options available to deposit and withdraw betting funds. Due to recent US law changes most no longer accept US customers, or will not permit gambling transactions from your account.
In general these work by you depositing funds (from direct bank transfer, debit or credit cards) into a personal 'virtual' account from which you can then pay anyone - and often in any currency. These systems in general are secure, fast and cheap. Click on the logo of the particular service provider to find out details about their offering.
PRE-PAID SOLUTIONS FOR SECURE ONLINE GAMBLING PAYMENTS
For safe "deposit only" payments into your betting account these pre-payment options and vouchers are aaccepted at the following bookmakers. To withdraw winnings you need to request the bookie pays out to an alternative banking method such as a bank draft or check/cheque. Click on the logo of the particular service provider to find out details about their offering.
