Which Bookmakers Accept PayPal?

In this article, we look at why e-wallets are an increasingly popular way of depositing and withdrawing from online bookmakers. We also have a list of the bookies that accept the most popular e-wallet, PayPal.

There are many advantages to using an online payment account, which we’ll look at later. But first, let’s look at the list of which bookies accept PayPal payments.

PayPal Betting Sites UK

This is a full list of betting sites in the UK where you can use your PayPal account for deposits or withdrawals.

These bookies will all allow you to deposit and withdraw money via PayPal. But it’s not enough just to know which bookies accept PayPal, you may also want to know how long it takes to withdraw your winnings. To help you choose a bookie, we have also included information about minimum deposit amounts and withdrawal times. In both cases, the information shown relates to PayPal deposits and withdrawals. If you use other payment methods, the amounts and times may be different.

Advantages Of Using PayPal With Bookies

PayPal is the most popular online payment solution in the UK today. You can use it to purchase goods and services online. It’s easy to use and has great built-in buyer protection. But there is, or was a drawback. For many years, PayPal did not accept online gambling transactions. This meant that you couldn’t use it to deposit or withdraw from any online betting site. These rules have now changed, and more and more online bookies are now starting to accept PayPal for both deposits and withdrawals.

This is great news for you because there are several good reasons why you might want to use PayPal for all your online betting transactions.

• Fastest withdrawal times – E-wallet withdrawals are often faster than if you use a debit card or bank transfer.
• Low Minimum Deposits – As you can see in the table above, when you deposit with PayPal the minimum amount is usually less than £10.
• Usually No Fees – Most bookies don’t charge to deposit or withdraw with e-wallets.
• Safe and Secure – you won’t have to reveal your credit card details, they stay safe within your PayPal account.

Disadvantages Of Using PayPal With Bookies

Using PayPal to fund and withdraw from your online betting accounts is generally hassle-free and has the advantages listed above. However, there are a few negatives to using PayPal compared to other methods which we have listed below.

• Promotion restrictions – With some bookmakers, you may not qualify for free bet offers and other promotions if you using PayPal as a deposit method. This mainly applies to new customer offers but it is always worth checking the terms and conditions of any promotion to see if PayPal deposits are excluded.
• Deposit limit restrictions – Some bookmakers set lower deposit limits for PayPal compared to debit/credit card deposits and other methods. If you are planning on depositing relatively large amounts of money via PayPal then check the terms of individual bookmakers.

Which countries can you use PayPal for gambling in?

Despite PayPal being available to customers in over 200 countries, not all residents of these countries can use their PayPal accounts for betting transactions. Below is a list of countries where you are able to deposit and withdraw from betting accounts using PayPal.

• UK
• Austria
• Belgium
• Denmark
• Finland
• France
• Greece
• Ireland
• Italy
• Portugal
• Spain
• Sweden

Is PayPal secure?

PayPal is incredibly secure and is used confidently by millions of people daily around the world. When using PayPal at a betting site, you don’t need to enter your card details which increases security even more. Therefore, the only risk comes from if your PayPal login details are compromised. We always recommend setting up two-factor authentication for your PayPal account for added security.

Does it cost to use PayPal at betting sites?

Usually no, but there are a couple of things to consider.

1. Betting site charges – Although most betting sites do not charge you for using PayPal, some may. Always check the deposit & withdrawal fees to ensure that you are not charged more compared to other payment methods.
2. PayPal charges – It’s also possible that you may incur charges from PayPal. It’s unlikely that you will be charged if you are withdrawing and receiving funds in the same currency. However, if say you were withdrawing USD and your PayPal account is in GBP, there may be charges.

Conclusion

The main advantage of using PayPal for your betting transactions is that withdrawals are usually a lot faster than withdrawing to your bank account which can take several days. Sometimes PayPal withdrawals are almost instant. This allows you to have less funds tied up and allows you to move money between your accounts quicker and easier.

The main disadvantage we see is that you may not be eligible for some betting promotions when using PayPal. If you are signing up to a bookmaker or making a deposit to participate in a promotion, always check that PayPal is an eligible payment method first.