The credit card gambling ban

The rule

Gambling businesses may not accept credit cards (directly or via e-wallets funded by credit card) for gambling.

Who it applies to

All online and land-based gambling except non-remote lottery tickets

What it means for you

• Debit cards, bank transfers and some e-wallets funded from a debit card or bank account are fine. Credit, including e-wallets topped up by a credit card, is not.
• If a site lets you deposit by credit card, it is not following GB rules.

Sources

1. gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article/gambling-on-credit-cards-to-be-banned-from-april-2020
2. gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-and-players/guide/gambling-using-a-credit-card